Articles & features: 2013 / Europe

2013 European Brass Band Championships - Retrospective

10-May-2013

4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks back at a possible defining victory for Cory at the European Championships in Olso.

2013 European Brass Band Championships - Oslo Preview

1-May-2013

Has the plan for never ending European banding expansionism finally come to an end in Oslo?

2013 European Brass Band Championships - Championship Section Preview & Prediction

1-May-2013

Could home advantage be the deciding factor this year in Oslo?

2013 European Brass Band Championships - Championship Section Runners & Riders

1-May-2013

11 of the very best bands will lock horns to see who can be crowned the 2013 Champion Band of Europe.

2013 European Brass Band Championships - Championship Test Piece Review

1-May-2013

4BR Editor Iwan Fox takes a closer look at an intriguing take on Norwegian pond life from the pen of Stig Nordhagen.

4BR Interview - Tine Thing Helseth

29-Apr-2013

4BR's Malcolm Wood meets the Norwegian trumpet star who has just about everything in life planned out to perfection.

4BR Spotlight Interview - 5 minutes or so with Exit Brass!

4-Mar-2013

Malcolm Wood catches up with the talented Belgian quartet Exit Brass!

4BR Interview - Stephen Roberts (Part 1)

26-Feb-2013

In the first of two interviews, Chris Thomas talks to Stephen Roberts - a musician of who has made such a significent mark in both the orchestral and banding worlds.

2013 Norwegian Nationals - Elite Division retrospective

14-Feb-2013

4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks back on how an unbreakable desire to remain the champion gave Eikanger their 14th National title in Bergen.

2013 Norwegian Nationals - Postcard from Bergen

14-Feb-2013

4BR Editor Iwan Fox wonders if the first signs of contesting cynicism are creeping ino the Norwegian banding culture, despite another wonderful event at the Grieghallen in Bergen.

2013 Norwegian Nationals - Introduction to Bergen

6-Feb-2013

All roads lead to the Grieghallen in Bergen this weekend - so don't miss the action even if you have to sit in front of your computer for two days...

2013 Norwegian Nationals - Elite Division preview & prediction

6-Feb-2013

4BR will be in Bergen to witness brass band contesting in the elemental raw.....

2013 Norwegian Nationals - Elite Division runners & riders

6-Feb-2013

10 brilliant bands will battle it out for glory in Bergen on the weekend.

2013 Norwegian Nationals - First Division preview & prediction

6-Feb-2013

4BR casts its eye over the 11 bands hoping to make the step up and join the Elite bands in Norway this weekend.

2013 Norwegian Nationals - Second Division preview & prediction

6-Feb-2013

Another cracking contest in store in the Second Division with 13 well matched bands all hoping to gain another step up the Norwegian promotion ladder.

2013 Norwegian Nationals - Third Division preview & prediction

6-Feb-2013

There is plenty to look forward to in the Third Division - especially as it may be so difficult to separate the bands out.

2013 Norwegian Nationals - Fourth Division preview & prediction

6-Feb-2013

As the Fourth Division enters its second decade of competition, the signs are that the Norwegians have got the contest formula right - thanks to plenty of musical ambition.