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Video coverage from Montreux

4BR has been out and about at the Europeans with Ian Clowes of Goldy Solutions.

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4BR has been out and about to ensure you get plenty of coverage from the European event.

Day 2 round up:

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the members of the press to find out who they thought was leading the way after the set work discipline of the Championship Section contest in Montreux.

http://www.vimeo.com/23072875


Pre contest predictions:

4BR Editor Iwan Fox, Kenny Crookston of British Bandsman and Jeremy Wise of Brand Band World magazine discuss the contest odds on the runners and riders in the top section in Montreux.

http://www.vimeo.com/23033053


Test Piece analysis:

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Oliver Waespi about his European test piece, ‘Audivi Meida Nocte’

http://www.vimeo.com/23007476


5th European Conductor’s winner:

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Erik Van der Kolk, the winner of the 5th European Conductor’s Competition after his 4,000 Euro victory.

http://www.vimeo.com/23032648


European Youth Band:

4BR Editor Iwan Fox meets the UK contingent of the European Youth Brass Band.

http://www.vimeo.com/23001743

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