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Mark Ford

Ford to head to Japan

November 21, 2024
Australian conductor Mark Ford will take the baton to help with the 20th anniversary musical celebrations of the Hamamatsu Brass Band in Japan.


fORD

Prestigious Frank Wright Medal award to Mark Ford

September 27, 2018
One of Australian banding's legendary figures has been presented with the prestigious Frank Wright Medal for his services to music.


Mark Ford

No more Ford lead at Kew

October 16, 2012
The highly respected Mark Ford has decided to announce his conducting retirement with the Kew Band Melbourne.


Simon Dobson

Dobson enjoys Kew backlash

June 12, 2012
Composer Simon Dobson is certainly enjoying his Aussie adventure.


Kew Band

Kew create Melbourne academic link

February 24, 2012
Kew Band Melbourne create history with the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music


Baker

Baker enjoys National success

May 04, 2011
Brett Baker thrilled with Kew Band Aussie Nationals win.


Mark Ford

Ford the 'Torchbearer'...

October 26, 2009
4BR talks to Mark Ford, MD of Kew Band Melbourne, winners of the 2009 Australasian Open Championship.


Kew Band Melbourne

Three in a row for Kew

August 08, 2008
Kew Band Melbourne under new conductor Steve Bastable has taken out the 4th annual ABC 774AM Evening Show Brass Band competition.


'Neath Austral Skies

Advert: van Emmerik CD

March 17, 2008
Australian Euphonium Champion Matthew van Emmerik is due to release his CD ‘Neath Austral Skies at the Australian National Brass Band Championships.


Kew Band Melbourne

Bowman plays again

February 24, 2008
Chris Bowman, President of the Victorian Bands' League, has come out of playing retirement to help Kew Band send Mark Ford off at this years Nationals contest in Brisbane.




Winter Gardens

North West Regional line-ups announced

January 6 • 75 bands will kick off the 2026 Regional Championships in Blackpool in March.


Brett Baker

4BR Monday interview with Brett Baker

January 4 • In the first of a new series of weekly audio interviews, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Brett Baker.


Quiz

4BR Christmas Quiz: The answers and winner

January 4 • There was a great response to the annual 4BR Christmas Quiz — but it did catch quite a lot of people out too...


Regionals

AoBBA to lead Area test-piece workshop

January 4 • The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators will join up with Newstead Brass to present a free Regionals Test Piece workshop for Sections 2, 3 & 4.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


Christchurch Vintage Brass

January 6 • Bb Bass required for our friendly non contesting day time band. We rehearse Monday afternoons from 13:30 in Southbourne near Bournemouth with refreshments afterwards. MD Steve Chislett.


Tewit Silver Band

January 3 • PRINCIPAL Eb BASS position - our enthusiastic team of basses are looking for the right leader to elevate them to the next level. We have a great program of events ahead of us including contests and concerts alongside a good social vibe.


Chris King

MBA, BMus(Hons), LRSM, AoBBA
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator, Compere, Band Trainer


               

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