In a major interview with 4BR, Bramwell Tovey talks eloquently about a number of pertinent topics — from his pride about being the 2020 recipient of the Mortimer Medal to the need to listen and learn if we are to gain a proactive understanding of the issues surrounding inclusion.

He pays tribute to the work of Phillip Biggs and those connected to the National Youth Band organisation and what is happening in the professional and amateur musical spheres in Canada.

He also talks passionately about how we need to listen to the BAME community and what exciting developments are soon to be announced with the National Youth Band of Great Britain and National Children's Band.