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mANGER

King leads conducting trio at Manger

August 05, 2025
Prof David King, Magnus Brandseth and Tormod Flaten will mastermind the musical challenges of the Norwegian National Champion.


Stavanger

Nocturnal music to be heard in Stavanger

May 06, 2025
The music making will go on long into the night in Stavanger on Friday with a special Midnight Brass treat from Manger Musikklag, Bjorsvik Brass and Tertnes Brass.


Manager Musikklag

World Rankings — April update

April 26, 2025
There has been significant movement in the latest rankings release, driven by a large number of contests over the last few months resulting in notable shifts and changes in the standings


Manger

Manger shows courage to inspire next generation of players

June 13, 2024
Manger Musikklag has linked with the next generation of potential players with its first 'KorpsMOT' initiative.


Where next for Allan Withington

Withington enters final movement with Manger

May 26, 2024
Allan Withington will bring to an end a 40 year plus link to Manger Musikklag in 2025.


Manger

Flaten to take up future residency with Manger

October 25, 2023
Tormod Flaten will take on the Resident Musical Director role at Manger Musikklag in Autumn 2024.


MANGER

Manger look to return to success with new signings

July 05, 2023
Five former players return to Manger Musikklag as they look ahead to a busy Autumn series of events.


Manger

Winter days end at Manger

June 19, 2023
Manger Musikklag say a fond farewell to conductor Martin Winter.


Allan Withington

Interview with Allan Withington

April 28, 2023
4BR talks to Allan Withington about his past, present and future musical intentions — from Stavanger and Manger to his conducting school in Leeuwarden and the forthcoming European Championships in Malmo.


Prof David King

King to return to Manger

November 17, 2022
Prof David King will lead Manger Musikklag at the Norwegian National Championships next year


mNAGER

Manger launch new CD for centenary celebrations

September 16, 2022
Manger Musikklag's centenary gala concert at Bergen's Grieghallen will also be marked by teh launch of their anniversary double CD, 'Mangnitude'.


Martin Winter

Wednesday interview with Martin Winter

February 09, 2022
We catch up with the acclaimed player, conductor, composer and arranger ahead of a special concert featuring the bands of Manger, Eikanger and Krohnengen at the Grieg Hall this weekend.


bRASWWIND

Norway reopens to the sound of Brass and Wind

October 01, 2021
Norway returns to musical normality this weekend with three days of wonderful contemporary music making at the BrassWind.festival.


Contest Performance

4BR Awards: 2020 Contest Performance of the Year

January 01, 2021
The winner is...


Manger

Manger welcome back sop star

August 30, 2020
The well known figure of Kjetil Morken returns to fill the soprano cornet seat at Manger Musikklag after a little bit of a break away...


Joseph Cook

5 minute masterclass reminder with Joseph Cook

April 08, 2020
Geneva artist Joseph Cook (and son Edvard) give a timely 5 minute reminder to keep practising during the Coronavirus lockdown...


Manger Musikklag

World Rankings — November update

November 15, 2018
Manger Musikklag move closer to the top 10 following their recent success at the SIDDIS entertainment contest in Stavanger.


Chanel

Chanel inspires artistic success for Manger

May 29, 2018
Allan Withington's latest collaboration production has gained widespread critical acclaim after its premiere in Bergen.


Chanel

Withington prepares for a whiff of Chanel Nr 5...

May 23, 2018
The extraordinary story of the iconic Coco Chanel will be brought to life in Bergen this weekend thanks to Allan Withington and Manger Musikklag Band.


Martin Winter

Winter is here as King of the North returns to Manger

October 13, 2017
Martin Winter returns to residency in Manger as Norwegian band announces major changes in personnel.


Manger

Following Manger: All over bar the shouting...

July 09, 2017
We catch up with Allan Withington following Manger's Sunday programme performance in Kerkrade.


Manger

Following Manger: It's a game of two halves

July 09, 2017
With the set work performance out of the way, MD Allan Withington looks forward to the next 45 minutes of music making...


Manger

Following Manger: No last minute nerves

July 08, 2017
Horn player and logistics organiser Tina Kvamme is certainly focussed on the tasks ahead...


Manger

Following Manger: On the bus....

July 08, 2017
The defending champion is on its way to the venue for their first performance in defence of their title.


Score

Following Manger: Last minute thoughts from the MD

July 08, 2017
Allan Withington gives some last minute thoughts about the contest performance to come....




4BR Review

4BR Review — A look back at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival and more

January 28 • Join Iwan and Chris on Thursday evening for a look back at the RNCM Festival as well as looking forward to the Norwegian Nationals in Bergen and more...


Simone Rebello

4BR interview with Simone Rebello

January 28 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox caught up with Simone Rebello to find out more about the forthcoming RNCM Day of Percussion.


Ulf Rosenberg

4BR interview with EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg

January 28 • 4BR speaks to the EBBA President after the announcement that the 2028 European Championships will not take place in England.


rps aWARDS

Shepherd Group join Moore on RPS shortlist

January 28 • The Shepherd Group and conductor Sean Chandler have nominated for the RPS 'Inspiration Award' — and the banding movement can help them win it with their votes.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

January 28 • Principal Cornet vacancy after March 2026. Our current player has asked for a very special 80th birthday present, a new player so that he can retire!. . Flexible rehearsal arrangements to support a good band - home life balance


Chinnor Silver

January 27 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (2nd) 11 am and we would welcome any players who would like to join us for a friendly,relaxed rehearsal.. All abilities are welcome with a liking for cake and coffee. Blowing with us doesnt impact your no1 band


Cambrian Brass

January 24 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn and EEb Bass positions.


John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator


               

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