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BBE ballot boxes now closed
The Brass Bands England ballot is now closed with the result due on Monday. 4BR has been informed that the ballot boxes have now been closed by Brass Bands England seeking the views of bands with...
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Atlantic premieres for Hancock
Black Dyke star Zoe Hancock has been enjoying her dreams and dances on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.It has been a busy time recently for Black Dyke flugel star Zoe Hancock, with musical premieres...
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World wide White
Cory euph star gets his name and busy profile on the world wide internet...Cory’s euphonium star Matthew White has decided to widen his media profile with the launch of his new website.Demands With...
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Bands battle for IBBC crown
The ambitious International Brass Band ContestThe ambitious International Brass Band Contest based at the Lemmensinstituut in Leuven, Belgium is taking place this weekend.Go ahead Despite the news that...
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Radio: Sunday Bandstand
More music on the airwaves from the Yorkshire Dales to New Zealand with Chris Helme.Sunday Bandstand: Broadcast on Phoenix FM 96.7 community radio in the Halifax area of West Yorkshire. This programme...
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Report & Results: 2012 Skelmanthorpe Solo, Duet & Ensemble
A great turn out and some brilliant music making - especially from one very special gentleman...The seventh annual Skelmanthorpe Brass Band Community Slow Melody & Ensemble Contest took place on...
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Brass Factor set to thrill with Best of British
The brilliant Brass Factor contest is due to take place later this month - and there is not a sign of Rylan Clarke to be seen...The brilliant ‘Brass Factor’ contest will be packing in the crowds in...
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Gloucester looking for 2013 entries
The Gloucestershire BBA Contest in Ross on Wye is looking for entries for its popular event next year. 4BR has been informed that the 2013 Gloucestershire Brass Band Association Entertainment Contest...
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Bands help remember the ultimate sacrifice of others
Bands from all parts of the country have played their part in the Remembrance Services to those who will not grow old. A huge number of brass bands joined with their local communities on the weekend to...
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Colchester enjoy going Dutch
The Colchester Band certainly enjoyed their recent trip to The Netherlands - despite the atrocious weather they had to overcome to get there. The Colchester Band has just enjoyed a successful tour to...
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Durham set for registry debate
The Durham Brass Band Association is to discuss the issue of registration at its forthcoming meeting.The Durham County Brass Band Association will be holding its meeting on 17th November at 10.30am at...
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Result: 2012 International Brass Band Contest
Manger Musikklag claims the 8,000 Euro first prize in Belgium.Former European champion Manger Musikklag has claimed the 8,000 Euro first prize on offer at the International Brass Band Contest at the...
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Advert: John Packer Ltd
Fantastic Rath trombones are lead the way at John Packer and beyond...The new Rath R400 Bb/F trombones are selling fast at John Packer Ltd. Both the new Rath R400 & R100 series trombones have been...
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BBE reveals ballot results on registry
English bands speaking overwhelmingly according to a delighted Brass Bands England. Brass Bands England has revealed the results of its ballot, which asked bands who used the British Brass Band...
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Radio: Listen to the Band
More festive fun with Frank at the BBC.Listen to the Band 12th December With concerts, contests, star guests and reviews - Frank Renton looks back the banding year.
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Sky's not the limit for St Austell
The St Austell Band aims to bring brass bands to the masses with ground-breaking television pilot. St Austell Town Band is set to feature in a pilot episode trialling the viability of a brass band...
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Thomas provides Danes with rock work
Huw Thomas has just returned home from a white rock trip to Denmark to work with the Nordvestjysk Brass BandFishburn MD Huw Thomas has just returned home from a trip to Aalborg in the north of Denmark...
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World wide presence for Bilton
The Bilton Silver (Rugby) Band is making the sure the whole world now knows about their success.2012 has certainly been an exciting year for Bilton Silver (Rugby) Band. Success Not only were they...
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Report & Results: 2012 Kippax Entertainment
South Milford show champion form to claim first entertainment title under MD Martin Hall. South Milford’s excellent contesting year continued at the recent Kippax Entertainment Contest.Popular event...
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Report & Results: 2012 Swedish National Championship
Windcorp makes it four in a row to claim national title and European place in PerthThe Windcorp Band has secured its place at the 2014 European Brass Band Championship in Perth following their victory...
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