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The history and mystery of the British Open Shield...
August 21, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox takes a closer look at the iconic British Open Shield to find out more about its original provenance...
Brass band heritage comes alive deep in the Forest of Dean
August 21, 2018
4BR recently visited the Dean Heritage Centre in the historic Forest of Dean to enjoy their brass band heritage weekend.
The Brass Show: The National Childrens Band of Great Britain
August 19, 2018
The Brass Show headed to Repton School to enjoy the music making from the National Childrens Band of Great Britain under Director of Music Prof Nicholas Childs
The Brass Show: Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School
August 06, 2018
The Brass Show headed to the beautiful Hardwick House to meet up with Steven Mead and the delegates and tutors on the 2018 Bolsover Summer School
A contest draw with a difference...
August 05, 2018
Prof Nicholas Childs and four star tutors on the recent IBBSS course make the draw for the 2018 Brass Showcase event in Johnstone
Legends of Brass: Lyndon Baglin
July 17, 2018
In the first of a new video interview series, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox meets the legendary euphonium player Lyndon Baglin.
God Bless the NHS!
July 12, 2018
Tredegar Band continues to help celebrate the 70th anniversary of the NHS with a special concert in Pontypridd on the weekend hosted by broadcaster Beverley Humphreys.
The Pennthorpe Buzzers claim BBE prize
July 09, 2018
A brilliant group from Pennthorpe School in West Sussex have been declared the winners of the BBE/Warwick Music 'Create a Buzz!' competition
The Brass Show: Mike Lovatt
July 07, 2018
Iwan Fox and the Brass Show gets to meet the great Mike Lovatt in action on his latest CD project with Foden's Band
We're off to play with the Wizard, the wonderful wizard of Oz...
July 04, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Mark Wilkinson of Foden's Band about their forthcoming concert appearance with James Morrison.
Interview with Kenny Crookston CEO of Brass Bands England
June 26, 2018
After taking up his new role Brass Bands England CEO Kenny Crookston gives his first major interview to 4BR
The Brass Show: Inspiration and entertainment delivered to the masses at the Black Dyke Festival
June 10, 2018
Iwan Fox enjoys the music making on show at the recent Black Dyke Festival at Leeds Town Hall
Interview with David Childs
June 02, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to David Childs about his latest American appointment and on working on Edward Gregson's new Euphonium Concerto — written for him.
Interview with Edward Gregson
May 31, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Edward Gregson about his new Euphonium Concerto written for David Childs.
Interview with Tom Davoren in Palanga
April 08, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Tom Davoren to find out more about his trip to Palanga with Filton Concert Band — and about the venue that may host the 2020 European Championships.
Withington Course set for 10th anniversary in European City of Culture
February 21, 2018
Allan Withington's Conducting Summer School will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year in Leeuwarden, the European City of Culture — and you can be a part of it...
Eikanger confirms British Open appearance
February 13, 2018
The newly crowned Norwegian Champion will compete at the British Open Championship this year in Birmingham.
4BR Interview: The future of brass band broadcasting
February 02, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks about the future of brass band broadcasting with Tim Mutum and Philip Hunt at the recent RNCM Brass Band Festival.
Interview with Yamaha on the new Neo euphonium launch
January 16, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Jeremy Smith of Yamaha to find out more about the launch of the brand new Neo and Custom euphonium.
Brass for Africa gets a grand response from Welsh support
January 07, 2018
A concert by the Greater Gwent Youth Band featuring Halle trumpet star Gareth Small and Tredegar Band has raised £1,000 for the Brass for Africa Charity.
Report & Results: 2017 Swiss National Championships
November 26, 2017
Valaisia finds their contesting Eden in Montreux to retain the Swiss National title for a third year in a row
Interview with Lito Fontana
November 14, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Lito Fontana, the inspirational figure behind the success of the Italian National Championships.
Interview with Peter Steiner
November 14, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Italian trombonist Peter Steiner at the recent Italian Championships in Eppan.
Interview with Italian Brass Band
November 14, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the new 2017 Italian National Champions, Italian Brass Band from Rome.
Interview with Brasskneidl — Die Puschtra Brassband
November 13, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the new 2017 Division 2 Italian National Champions Brasskneidl — Die Puschtra Brassband
