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4BR Review — Episode 14
January 16, 2026
4BR Editor Iwan Fox is joined by Chris Thomas and special guest Dr David Thornton to preview the 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival in Manchester.
4BR Review — Episode 12
December 05, 2025
Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas discuss if we are starting to see a change in the music being performed at at major contests, concerts and on recordings.
4BR Review — Episode 11
November 23, 2025
Catch up with the latest 4BR Review with 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interview with Kevin Stees
April 12, 2024
We talk to the MD of the newly crowned Champion Band of North America.
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.
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.
Interview with Simone Rebello
January 31, 2024
4BR talks to Simone Rebello about the RNCM 'Day of Percussion' on Sunday 4th February.
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
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.
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 is coming...
November 28, 2023
We speak with Philip Harper as Cory prepare to tackle King Kong in the heart of Birmingham this weekend.
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'.
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.
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.
