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David Bremner

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with David Bremner

January 24, 2025
We chat to the New Zealand trombone star and conductor about his appearance at the festival as a soloist and at the helm with Brighouse & Rastrick.


Mark Bousie

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Mark Bousie

January 24, 2025
We talk to Mark Bousie who will be leading the talented students of the Junior RNCM Brass Band in an ambitious programme — including two world premieres on Saturday afternoon.


Renshaw

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Louise Renshaw

January 23, 2025
We speak to the inspirational driving force behind the Macclesfield Youth Band as they look forward to performing at the RNCM in Manchester on the weekend.


Childs

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs

January 22, 2025
We find out more about the programme of music from this world and beyond to be featured on Saturday evening at the RNCM from the Queensbury band and Galactico soloists.


mARZELLA

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

January 21, 2025
We catch up with the Scottish conductor to find out more about the programme to be performed by the RNCM Brass Band on the weekend in Manchester.


Harper

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Philip Harper

January 20, 2025
Ahead of their appearance in Manchester on the weekend, we talk to the Cory MD about their programme of exciting contrasts.


Porthouse

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Ian Porthouse

January 18, 2025
Ahead of their appearance at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival, we catch up with Tredegar's MD to talk about their featured programme of music.


Michael Fowles

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Michael Fowles

January 16, 2025
We speak to the Foden's MD about the works that the Sandbach Band will feature in their forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival appearance.


Edward Gregson

4BR Interview with Edward Gregson

January 14, 2025
Ahead of the 2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival we talk at length to the event's featured composer to find out more about each of his eight works that are being performed.


Nthaniel Dye

Interview with Nathaniel Dye

April 23, 2024
4BR catches up with the inspirational trombone playing marathon man to find out more about his achievement and what he plans next.


kEVIN sTEES

Interview with Kevin Stees

April 12, 2024
We talk to the MD of the newly crowned Champion Band of North America.


David Thornton

Interview with Dr David Thornton

February 04, 2024
Dr David Thornton reflects back on a highly successful RNCM International Brass Band Festival


Interview with James Gourlay and Emily Nicolas

February 03, 2024
4BR talks to conductor James Gourlay and presenter Emily Nicolas at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


Tredegar

Interview with Ian Porthouse and Matthias Hofs

January 31, 2024
4BR talks to Tredegar MD, Ian Porthouse and soloist Matthias Hofs at the 2024 RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


rncm

Interview with Simone Rebello

January 31, 2024
4BR talks to Simone Rebello about the RNCM 'Day of Percussion' on Sunday 4th February.


Treize Etoiles

Interview with Brass Band Treize Etoiles

January 31, 2024
4BR talks to conductor Frederic Theodoloz, composer Oliver Waespi and members of the European and Swiss champions at the 2024 RNCM International Brass Band Festival


RNCM

Interview with Dr David Thornton

January 23, 2024
4BR talks to Dr David Thornton, the Artistic Director of the 2024 RNCM International Brass Band Festival which returns again this weekend with a mouth-watering line-up of world class talent to enjoy.


Michael Howley

A musical life: Interview with Corporal Michael Howley

January 16, 2024
Corporal Michael Howley talks about his musical life in the RAF Music Services


King Kong

King Kong is coming...

November 28, 2023
We speak with Philip Harper as Cory prepare to tackle King Kong in the heart of Birmingham this weekend.


Jamie Fletcher

Interview with Jamie Fletcher

October 16, 2023
4BR speaks to the award winning theatre director about the BBE 'Elevate' project that will see the Freckleton Band work with Jamie on a drag cabaret 'creative extravaganza'.


Parisi

Interview with Dr Joseph Parisi

October 13, 2023
We catch up with the MD of Fountain City Brass as they look forward to appearing at this year's Brass in Concert Championships in Gateshead.


Wallace

Interview with John Wallace CBE

September 29, 2023
We catch up with John Wallace CBE ahead of a cocnert performance in Edinburgh this weekend that sees him explore some of the earliest brass ensemble transcriptions.


BIC

Inspiring the next generation of brass players

September 28, 2023
The Aspire initiative led by the Brass Bands England Brass Foundations team looks to inspire the next generation of performers at this year's Brass in Concert Championship.


Russell Gray

Interview with Russell Gray

September 08, 2023
We catch up with the Scottish conductor as he seeks to claim his first British Open title and looks forward to becoming a 'Pops' star in Minneapolis.


Roger Webster

Interview with Roger Webster

August 24, 2023
We catch up with Roger Webster who will be paying his own musical tribute to the great James Shepherd later this year.




Black Dyke Band

Marshall leads with Evo

October 9 • The Black Dyke principal cornet player will lead Black Dyke Band's National title challenge on his new Oldroyd Evo cornet.


NYBBWales

Closing date looms for National Youth Brass Band of Wales auditions

October 9 • Young Welsh players who wish to represent their brass banding nation still have time to book an audition date.


Besses

Besses welcome new principal cornet

October 9 • Danny Riley has become the new principal cornet at Besses o' th' Barn Band.


Mining

Blidworth to help celebrate proud mining heritage

October 9 • The sound of a brass band will return to the site of the former Clipstone Colliery as Blidworth Welfare Band helps celebrate a proud mining heritage.


Regent Hall Concerts - Stately Brass Quintet

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Academy Symphonic Brass

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 11 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Contest: National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

Saturday 11 October • The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 14 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

October 8 • Our community band is meeting again 11am Monday 13th after completing our first gig.. We would love you to join us.We are a band of mixed abilities and welcome ALL players.. Blowing with us will not impact on your own band and its all free.


Welwyn Garden City Band

October 6 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied Christmas season ahead. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Tewit Silver Band

October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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