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Brass at the Guild line up announced
Brass at the Guild Hall contest details announced.The full list of competing bands has been released for the forthcoming Brass at the Guild contest at the Guild Hall in Preston on February...
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Radio: Listen to the Band
More music from Frank at the BBC Listen to the Band6th March:Some classic band tracks, plus euphonium virtuoso David Childs talking to Frank Renton about his new music DVD and life after Cory.27th...
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Aveley & Newham boosted by quintet
Londoners add five new players to the ranks ahead of the contest season.The Aveley & Newham Band has announced a quintet of new players who have joined the band for the new contesting season....
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Midlands figure it out at 78
The Midlands Area contest will see 78 bands taking part this year - down just three from 2012. 4BR has been informed that a total of 78 bands will compete at the Midlands Regional Championship this...
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Advert: Ev-entz
There are bags of goodies, offers and brilliant percussion deals up for grabs at Ev-entz at Butlins this weekend. You will never have a better chance to get your hands on some brilliant post Christmas...
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Cory open Festival doors
Cory will be holding an open rehearsal ahead of its appearance at the RNCM Festival of Brass - and its free! Ahead of its appearance at the Royal Northern College of Music Festival of Brass, Welsh...
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Bentham takes resident role at Grimethorpe
Mark Bentham has been appointed the new resident conductor at Grimethorpe. Grimethorpe Colliery Band has announced the appointment of Mark Bentham as their new Musical Director.DelightedCommenting on...
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Jayess looking forward to Skeggy
The Jayess Newbiggin Band is looking forward to their long trip down from Northumberland for a great weekend at Butlins.The Jayess Newbiggin Band is looking forward to their Butlins Mineworkers...
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Weather warning for Butlins
There is a nasty bit of weather due to hit the UK in the next 24 hours. Bands taking part in the Butlins Mineworkers Championship in Skegness are being advised to keep a close eye on weather conditions...
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Bilton hands out the celebration awards
Bilton Silver Training Band had plenty to celebrate in 2012 - as their pre-Christmas awards showed. An exciting new Bilton Silver Training Band event took place at their bandroom in...
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Elland set up Area run outs
Elland Silver has set up a night of Area test pieces ahead of the action at St George's Hall. Elland Silver Band is promoting a ‘Pre-Area’ contest event in February—so that players, conductors and...
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Advert: Band Supplies
Band Supplies will launch a brilliant part exchange deal at Butlins on old cornets and horns - so start searching the attic!Band Supplies and Geneva Musical Instruments have announced a unique part...
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Advert: Timbercroft Publishing
Renowned arranger Phillip Littlemore has launched his brand new publishing business - with a brilliant range of music on offer.Phillip Littlemore, for over twenty years a recognised figure in the brass...
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Interview with Steve Walker
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Butlins Festival Director Steve Walker about the weather and entertainment at Butlins this weekend.4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Butlins Festival Director Steve Walker to...
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Interview with Nicholas Garman
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to adjudicator, conductor, teacher and cornet player with Redbridge, Nicholas GarmanIwan Fox meets Nicholas Garman to talk about Redbridge band and his induction to ABBA.
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2013 Butlins Mineworkers Championship - Set Work
Saturday action from the Championship Section as it happened.Championship Section Set WorkSaturday 19th JanuaryVenue: Centre StageDraw: 8.15amCommence: 9.30amEntertainmentSunday 20th JanuaryVenue:...
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2013 Butlins Mineworkers
Results from the 2013 Butlins Mineworkers ChampionshipLower section results from around 7.30 tonightFirst SectionSaturday 19th JanuaryVenue: RedsDraw: 8.25amCommence: 9.30amTest Piece: 'Ad Undas'(To...
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2013 Butlins Mineworkers Championship - Entertainment
Live coverage of the Championship Section entertainement action at Skegness will appear here...Coverage of the Entertainment Contest from the 2013 Butlins Mineworkers Festival, Skyline Resort, Skegness...
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Interview with Stan Lippeatt
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Butlins contest controller Stan LippeattIwan Fox meets Stan Lippeatt at the conclusion of the results ceremony on Butlins 2013
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Interview with Duncan Byers
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Duncan Byers MD with Mossley BandIwan Fox meets Duncan Byers at the conclusion of the results ceremony at Butlins 2013 following their 2nd section success
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