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2010 British Open Championships

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Iwan Fox is Joined by Kenny Crookston, Steven Mead and Jeremy Wise. In this podcast we look back at the British Open held at Symphony Hall, Birmingham on Saturday 4th Spetember 2010.

Playing time: 00:41:54

Grand Slam aspirations

Fri, 09 oct 2009 13:15:00 GMT

Grand Slam aspirations. Presented by Iwan Fox. 4BR discusses the possiblity of Cory taking another step towards a historic 'Golden Grand Slam' as number 1 ranked band prepare to try and pick up their fifth major title of the year in London. We talk to two leading brass band journalists, Kenny Crookston and Paul Hindmarsh, and find out from Bob Childs just what has made Cory tick in 2009.

Playing time: 00:26:54

Cory 125th Anniversary Concert

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:45:00 GMT

Presented by Iwan Fox. In this podcast we look back at the 125th Anniversary Concert of the Cory Band held St David's Hall, Cardiff on Saturday 20th June. Plenty of music and interviews with those involved including an extended interview with trombone virtuoso Wycliffe Gordon. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for use of the music clips.

Playing time: 00:43:15

2009 Black Dyke Brass Festival

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:15:00 GMT

Presented by Iwan Fox. In this podcast we look back at the 2009 Black Dyke Brass Festival held at the Gandhi Hall, Leeds on Saturday 30th May. Plenty of music and interviews with those involved. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for use of the music clips.

Playing time: 00:28:04

2009 European Championships

Mon, 04 May 2009 08:45:00 GMT

2009 European Championships. Presented by Anthony Banwell with guests Iwan Fox and Malcolm Wood from 4barsrest and Roy Terry and Paul Hindmarsh from Brass Band World magazine. In this podcast we look back at the European Championships held at the Kursaal, Ostend, Belgium from Thursday 30th April to Sunday 3rd May. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for use of the music clips.

Playing time: 01:06:47

2008 Nationals: Championship Section

Mon, 13 October 2008 19:30:00 GMT

2008 National Championships of Great Britian - Championship Section. Presented by Anthony Banwell and Iwan Fox. In this podcast we look back at the National Championships of Great Britian held at the Royal Albert Hall, London on Saturday 13th October.

Playing time: 00:25:05

2008 Nationals: Sections 1-4

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:00:00 GMT

2008 Lower Section Nationals. Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox and Malcolm Wood. In this podcast we look back at the Lower Section Nationals held at Harrogate's International Centre on the weekend of the 227/28 September 2008.

Playing time: 00:26:36

2008 British Open

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell and Iwan Fox. In this podcast we look back at the British Open held at Symphony Hall, Birmingham on Saturday 13th September 2008.

Playing time: 00:23:39

2008 English Nationals

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:30:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell and Iwan Fox. In this podcast we look back at the English Nationals held at Preston's Guild Hall on Saturday 28th June 2008.

Playing time: 00:22:19

2008 Spring Festival

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox, Malcolm Wood and Mark Bousie. In this podcast we look back at the Spring Festival held in Blackpool's Winter Gardens on Saturday 10 May 2008.

Playing time: 00:24:49

2008 European Championships

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:30:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox and Malcolm Wood. In this podcast we look back at the European Championships held in the Stavanger Concert Hall from Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th of May 2008. There's sound clips from the all the winning performances. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for use of the music.

Playing time: 00:28:55

2008 Butlins Mineworkers Open Championships

Wed, 24 Jan 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell with reports form Iwan Fox, Malcolm Wood and Dave Tinker. In this podcast we look back at the 2008 Butlins Mineworkers Open Championships held at the Butlins Skyline Resort, Skegness, on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th January, 2008, won by the Desford Band conducted by Russell Gray. Coverage of all 5 sections with plenty of interviews with adjudicators and MDs and others.

Playing time: 00:34:40

2007 Brass in Concert Championships

Mon, 26 Nov 2006 23:00:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell and Iwan Fox. In this podcast we look back at the 2007 Brass in Concert Championships held at The Sage, Gateshead, on Sunday 18 November, 2007, won by the Brighouse & Rastrick Band conducted by Richard Evans. Interviews and comments from Richard Evans and Leigh Baker. Thanks to Doyen and World of Brass for the music snippets.

Playing time: 00:47:00

2007 Pontins Brass Band Championships

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 20:30:00 GMT

Presented by John James, Malcolm Wood and Dave Tinker. In this podcast we look back at the 2007 Pontins Championships held at the Prestatyn Sands Holiday Centre, North Wales, on the weekend of Saturday and Sunday 5th and 6th November, 2007. Interviews and comments from adjudicators, conductors and administrators.

Playing time: 00:31:09

2007 National Championships of Great Britai

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell and Iwan Fox. In this podcast we look back at the 2007 Nationals held at the Royal Albert Hall, London on Saturday 20 October, 2007 won by the Grimethorpe Colliery UK Coal Band. Interviews with winning MD Allan Withington, Best Instrumentalist Michael Dodd, Band Manager Terry Webster and Phil Morris from Kapitol Promotions. Also includes sound clip from the winning performance of the test piece, Music for Battle Creek by Philip Sprake. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for the use of the music.

Playing time: 00:41:02

2007 National Championships of Great Britain [Sections 1-4

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:30:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox and Malcolm Wood. In this podcast we look back at the 2007 Lower Section Nationals held Harrogate's International Centre on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 September, 2007. Interviews with all four winning MDs and adjudicators and others. Also includes sound clips from all four winning performances. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for the use of the music.

Playing time: 01:03:08

2007 British Open Championships

Tue, 18 September 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox and Kenneth Crookston. In this podcast we look back at the 2007 British Open Championships held in Birmingham's Symphony Hall on Saturday 15 September, 2007. Interviews with winning MD of the Cory Band, Robert Childs; Composer Kenneth Downie; Black Dyke MD Nick Childs; Players Ian Williams and David Childs and Adjudicator, Steven Mead.

Playing time: 00:47:56

2007 All England Masters International

Sat, 02 June 2007 13:30:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox and Kenny Croofston. In this podcast we look back at the All England Masters International held in BlackpoolCambridge's's Corn Exchange on Sunday 27 May 2007. Interviews with Garry Cutt, Mark Wilkinson and Joe Pirisi. Thanks to Polyphonic for use of the music.

Playing time: 00:43:19

2007 Spring Festival

Fri, 25 May 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox, Malcolm Wood and John James. In this podcast we look back at the Spring Festival held in Blackpool's Winter Gardens on Saturday 19 May 2007. Interviews with adjudicators Ian Brownbill, Alan Morrison and Steven Mead; Mike James of the PolySteel Band and Grand Shield soloist winner Mark Bousie. Steven mead also talks of the decision of the BFBB regarding adjudicating at this year's English National.

Playing time: 00:39:21

James Morrison in Concert with Black Dyke

Tue, 22 May 2007 21:30:00 GMT

Recorded at the Bridgewater Hall Manchester on Friday 18 May 2007. With an extended interview with 'The Wizard of Oz', James Morrison; Black Dyke MD Nicholas Childs; players Richard Marshall and David Thornton; President of the band Donald Hanson and the Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Metropolitan University, Simon Lee. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for use of the music.

Playing time: 00:39:42

2007 European Championships - Birmingham

Sun, 13 May 2007 11:45:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox, Malcolm Wood and John James. In this podcast we look back at the European Championships held in Birmingham's Symphony Hall from Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th of May 2007. Interviews with Willebroek's soprano player Bert Van Thienen, composers Martin Ellerby and Simon Dobson; Outgoing EBBA president Marcus Bach and others. There's sound clips from the two winning performances in the Championship Section [Willebroek playing philip Sparke's 'Music of the Spheres' and The Cory playing Martin Ellerby's 'Elgar Variations']. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for use of the music.

Playing time: 00:54:39

2007 Ern Keller Memorial Solos Competition

Sun, 25 Feb 2007 20:30:00 GMT

Presented by Rick Casagrande. This podcast is an interview and comments covering The 2007 Ern Keller Memorial International Soloist and Band of the Year. Interviews with the winning soloist Katrina Marzella, adjudicator Riki McDonnell and guest conductors Bryan Hurdley, Mark Ford and winner Howard Taylor.

Playing time: 00:22:11

2007 Butlins Mineworkers Open Championships

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 20:30:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox, Malcolm Wood and John James. In this podcast we look back at the 2007 Butlins Mineworkers Open Championships held at the Butlins Skyline Resort, Skegness, on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st January, 2007, won by the Desford Band conducted by Nigel Weeks. Coverage of all 5 sections with plenty of interviews with adjudicators, MDs and others. This podcast also looks at the Brass Band Aid successful world record attempt, Big Blow 2007.

Playing time: 00:50:57

2006 Scottish Open Championships

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 16:00:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox, Malcolm Wood and John James. In this podcast we look back at the 2006 Scottish Open Championships held at the Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, on Sunday 26 November, 2006, won by the Whitburn Band conducted by Andy Duncan; also the Schottish Challenge Shield, Challenge Cup and Youth Championships. Interviews and comments from winning MD Andy Duncan; adjudicators Stephen Roberts, Robert Childs and John Roberts; and the 4barsrest.com best instrumentalist, Kirsty Abbots.

Playing time: 00:34:28

2006 Brass in Concert Championships

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 13:00:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox and Malcolm Wood. In this podcast we look back at the 2006 Brass in Concert Championships held at The Sage, Gateshead, on Sunday 19 November, 2006, won by the Brighouse & Rastrick Band conducted by Richard Evans. Interviews and comments from adjudicator Nigel Boddice and Martin Winter together with Brass Band of Central Florida MD Michael J Garasi. Thanks to World of Brass for the music snippets from Brighouse's winning performance.

Playing time: 00:48:05

2006 Pontins Brass Band Championships

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 20:00:00 GMT

Presented by John James, Malcolm Wood and Dave Tinker. In this podcast we look back at the 2006 Pontins Championships held at the Prestatyn Sands Holiday Centre, North Wales, on the weekend of Saturday and Sunday 4th and 5th November, 2006. Interviews and comments from adjudicators Derek Broadbent and Roy Roe, winning MDs Steve Tubb (Chalford), John Collins (Oldham Lees) and Kippax Chairman Colin Moss.

Playing time: 00:54:32

2006 National Championships of Great Britain

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:00:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox, John James and Malcolm Wood. In this podcast we look back at the 2006 Nationals held at the Royal Albert Hall, London on Saturday 28 October, 2006 won by the Grimethorpe Colliery UK Coal Band. Interviews with winning MD Allan Withington, solo baritone player Bob Blackburn and adjudicator Geoffrey Whitham. Also includes sound clip from the winning performance of the test piece, Les Frans Juges (Berlioz). Thanks to Doyen Recordings for the use of the music.

Playing time: 00:42:32

2006 National Championships of Great Britain [Sections 1-4]

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 20:50:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox, Malcolm Wood and John James. In this podcast we look back at the 2006 Lower Section Nationals held Harrogate's International Centre on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September, 2006. Interviews with all four winning MDs and adjudicators. Also includes sound clips from all four winning performances. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for the use of the music.

Playing time: 00:49:29

2006 British Open Championships

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 19:15:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell and Iwan Fox. In this podcast we look back at the 2006 British Open Championships held in Birmingham's Symphony Hall on Saturday 09 September, 2006. Interviews with winning MD of Black Dyke, Nicholas Childs; Best instrumentalists Peter Roberts And Joe Cook of Black Dyke. Also includes two sound clips from the winning performance, Black Dyke playing Philip Wilby's Vienna Nights. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for the use of the music.

Playing time: 00:27:39

2006 English National Championships

Thu, 06 July 2006 18:30:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox, Malcolm Wood and John James. In this podcast we look back at the inaugural English National Brass Band Championships contest held in The Lowry Centre, Salford Quays, Manchester on Saturday 1 July 2006. Interviews with winning MD of Foden's Richardson, Garry Cutt; composer Philip Sparke; adjudicator Chris Wormald; Jappie Dijkstra and Tom Brevik. Thanks to B&H Sound and Brian Hillson for use of the music.

Playing time: 00:39:38

2006 All England Masters International

Wed, 31 May 2006 19:15:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox and Kenny Crookston. In this podcast we look back at the Masters contest held in the Corn Exchange, Cambridge on Sunday 28 May 2006. Interviews with winning MD of Rothwell Temperence, David Roberts; 4barsrest best instrumentalist Andrew Marsh; adjudicator David Read; Brisband Excelsior MD Howard Taylor and event organisor Richard Franklin. Thanks to Polyphonic Recordings for use of the music.

Playing time: 00:32:55

2006 Spring Festival

Wed, 17 May 2006 18:40:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox, Malcolm Wood and John James. In this podcast we look back at the Spring Festival held in Blackpool's Winter Gardens on Saturday 14 May 2006. Interview with Dave Lewis of Aveley and Newham Band, winners of the Grand Shield. Coverage also of the Senior Cup and Senior Trophy contests.

Playing time: 00:28:34

2006 European Championships - Belfast

Thu, 04 May 2006 20:30:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox, Malcolm Wood and John James. In this podcast we look back at the European Championships held in Belfast's Waterfront Hall on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th of April 2006. Interviews with Willebroek's soprano player Bert Van Thienen, composers Ian Wilson and Elaine Agnew and event manager Joe Cassells. There's sound clips from the two winning performances in the Championship Section [Willebroek playing Ian Wilson's 'Seascape with High Cliffs' and Buy As You View playing Kenneth Downie's 'The Promised Land'] and Elaine Agnew's B Section test piece, 'Little Christmas'. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for use of the music.

Playing time: 00:35:02

2006 Butlins Mineworkers Open Championships

Wed, 25 Jan 2006 21:00:00 GMT

Our first podcast of 2006 complete with new podcast theme. Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox, Malcolm Wood, David Tinker and Kenny Crookston. This podcast covers the all five sections of the Butlins Championships with interviews with many winning MDs, adjudicators and Steve Walker.

Playing time: 00:59:29

4barsrest.com podcast theme

Wed, 25 Jan 2006 21:00:00 GMT

High quality download of the 4barsrest.com podcast theme written especially for us by Phil Lawrence and played by the Fairey Band conducted by Simon Stonehouse.

Playing time: 00:01:28

2005 Scottish Open Championships

Wed, 30 Nov 2005 22:30:00 GMT

Presented by Anthony Banwell and Iwan Fox with special guest, British Bandsman editor Kenny Crookston. This podcast covers the Scottish Open Championships in detail with full interviews with the winning MD of the Fishburn Band, Ray Farr; President of the Scottish Band Association, Alan McClaren; Adjudicators Richard Evans and David Horsfield; 4barsrest.com best instrumentalist David Prentice and Gavin Lindsay.

Playing time: 00:41:48

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