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4BR Tuesday Interview with Gavin Higgins
March 30, 2021
4BR catches up with composer Gavin Higgins to talk about his music past, present and future...
4BR Monday Interview with Alex Parker
March 29, 2021
We speak with Alex Parker, the Relationship & Partnership Development Manager of Brass Bands England to find out exactly what the new Covid-19 guidelines and regulations mean for brass banding in England.
4BR Emerging Player Profile: Amy Ewen
March 28, 2021
In the first of a new series 4BR features interviews with some of the new faces making their mark in the banding movement around the world.
Talking mental health with Tabby Kerwin
March 28, 2021
4BR catches up with writer, conversationalist, performance coach, mental health advocate & trainer, musician and publisher Tabby Kerwin on the launch of her new quarterly online magazine Brass on the Mind.
Harper looks forward to final weekend of online excitement
March 26, 2021
We catch up with the Cory MD Philip Harper to find out what is in store with the final weekend of fantastic online action in the Kapitol Cory Championships.
4BR Friday Interview with Allan Withington
March 26, 2021
4BR catches up with Allan Withington to find out more about musical life in Norway at present and his plans for his 2021 International Conducting Course.
4BR Thursday Interview with Ian Bousfield
March 25, 2021
4BR catches up with the virtuoso trombonist to talk about his podcast series, the Ian Bousfield Experience and much much more...
4BR Wednesday morning interview with Vincent Eckerman
March 24, 2021
4BR Wednesday Interview with Vince Eckerman of Geneva BrassWind Ltd as they launch its new Geneva Foundation initiative aimed a revolutionising the brass instrument marketplace.
4BR Tuesday Interview with Tom Redmond
March 23, 2021
We catch up with the broadcaster, presenter, horn player, animateur and Head of Music and Joint Principal at the Chetham's School of Music.
4BR Monday Interview with Tom Hutchinson
March 22, 2021
4BR catches up with the Cory cornet star to find out about his latest project — a studio recital series performance alongside his great friend, pianist, Ewan Gilford.
Emerging Composing Voices — Gareth Trott
March 21, 2021
In the first of a new series 4BR talks to an emerging composer for brass bands about their background, inspiration and and latest work for the medium.
4BR Friday Interview with Mauro Martins
March 19, 2021
4BR catches up with the Portuguese euphonium star to find out more about his latest coaching programme entitled 'Boost Your Talent' which sees him link students up with leading euphonium players and musicians.
Brass Bands Wales to host Youth Forum
March 18, 2021
Bandiau Pres Cymru/Brass Bands Wales is hosting a special youth forum this evening for its member bands and associates — with leading speakers from both sides of the border.
4BR Thursday Interview with Russell Gray
March 18, 2021
4BR talks to the Scottish conductor in Stavanger about the upcoming Brass Band Conductors' Association Virtual Conducting Competition
4BR Wednesday Interview with Edward Gregson
March 17, 2021
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the composer following the news of the forthcoming release of his latest CD.
Nominations open for the 2021 Brass Bands England Awards
March 16, 2021
We speak to BBE's Rosie Banham after the organisation releases details of its 2021 Awards and how to nominate those you think deserve recognition.
4BR Tuesday Interview with Helen Robinson
March 16, 2021
We find out how the pupils of the Fred Longworth High School Brass Band joined an exclusive crooner list of world famous pop stars to perform with a certain Gary Barlow of Take That fame...
4BR Monday Interview with Viggo Bjorge
March 15, 2021
The highly respected Eikanger Bjorsvik Band Manager talks about youth, business and political influence in Norway...
Brass is back at Birkwood!
March 12, 2021
Excited children around the country are returning to school — and pupils at Birkwood Primary School are thrilled more than most as they also get to play their brass instruments once again with friends.
4BR Friday Interview with Kenny Crookston
March 12, 2021
4BR talks to Brass Bands England CEO, Kenny Crookston about his views on the cautious optimism being felt about a return to banding — and what the future holds.
Interview with Steven Mead
March 11, 2021
4BR speaks to Steven Mead following the announcement that he will be the recipient of the 2021 Mortimer Medal.
Interview with Liz Lane
March 11, 2021
4BR catches up with composer Liz Lane to find out more about her appointment as Composer in Association with Grimethorpe Colliery Band and her latest 'Bluebird' project.
4BR Thursday Interview with Steve Greenall
March 11, 2021
4BR talks Covid-19, Brexit and retailing with Steve Greenall, Chair of the Music Industries Association.
Interview with Paul Hindmarsh
March 10, 2021
4BR catches up with Paul Hindmarsh to find out more about the news that brass band music will be featured on Radio 3.
