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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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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


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.




Brighouse

Report & Result: 2025 British Open Championship

September 7 • A fait accompli for Brighouse & Rastrick and Prof David King as they are inspired by Shakespeare and Prokofiev to claim the happiest of Symphony Hall endings on 'Star Crossed Lovers'.


Band Supplies

Band Supplies at the British Open

September 6 • Go up and meet one of the best blokes in the banding business world and he will make sure you get all the help you need for the best deals.


4BR Review

Recap on the 4BR British Open preview

September 6 • If you missed the live broadcast British Open preview on 4BR then you can just click and enjoy it again ahead of the action at Symphony Hall.


Mead

Why not be a judge at the Open this year?

September 6 • If you are following the 'Sar Crossed Lovers' action at Symphony Hall today, let us know who you think has won.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Otley Brass Association

September 7 • Front Row Cornet. -. Otley Brass Band are keen to recruit a 5th member for their front row cornets (position negotiable).. . This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving band of 30+ players under the leadership of our newly appointed MD, Martyn Beecham


wantage silver band

September 6 • Wantage Band (Championship Section) have vacancies for a Bb BASS PLAYER and THIRD CORNET to complete their line up. Plenty of great concerts from now until Christmas with the Welsh Open, L&SC Area, British Open Grand Shield and Whit Friday in 2026.


wantage silver band

September 6 • Positions vacant: wantage silver band: Wantage Community Brass (non-competitive) are looking to recruit a new Musical Director. The group is unique in that the average age is almost certainly around 70! They rehearse on Tue from 4pm and Thu from 7pm.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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