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Withington

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

Eikanger confirms British Open appearance

February 13, 2018
The newly crowned Norwegian Champion will compete at the British Open Championship this year in Birmingham.


Broadcasting House

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.


Yamaha Neo

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.


Gareth Small

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.


Switzerland

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


Fontana

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.


Pter Steiner

Interview with Peter Steiner

November 14, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Italian trombonist Peter Steiner at the recent Italian Championships in Eppan.


Italian

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.


Puschtrsa

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


Utrecht

Interview with 2018 European Championship organisers

October 30, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to representatives of Zimihc, the organisers of the 2018 European Championships in Utrecht to find out more about the preparations for next May's festival.


National Trophy

Report & Results: 2017 National Championships of Great Britain

October 14, 2017
Prof David King paints a series of evocative musical portraits to inspire Brighouse & Rastrick to their tenth National title success.


Steven Mead

Interview with Steven Mead

September 23, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Steven Mead about the 2018 Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School


Valaisia Open Win 2017

Report & Results: 2017 British Open Championship

September 09, 2017
Valaisia Brass Band makes history in taking the 165th British Open Championship title home to Switzerland.


CPM

Interview with Ceri Parry Morgan

August 04, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to a tuba player with a very specific ambition to help himself and others.


IBBSS

Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs

August 02, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to IBBSS Course Director, Prof Nicholas Childs


IBBSS

Interview with a trio of happy Norwegians

August 02, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to a trio of Norwegians with plenty to celebrate at the IBBSS in Swansea...


IBBSS

Interview with the Koch brothers from Switzerland

August 02, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to three brothers bringing a taste of Switzerland to the IBBSS in Swansea


IBBSS

Interview with Renata Krbilkova

August 02, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to IBBSS delegate Renata Krbilkova from Grimsdyke Band via the Czech Republic.


IBBSS

Interview with Chia-yeh Lee

August 02, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Chia-yeh Lee, the first Taiwanese delegate to attend the IBBSS Course in Swansea


zealand

Happy New Zealanders

July 11, 2017
There was a wonderful display of friendship and celebration from the members and supporters of the National Band of New Zealand in Kerkrade


oLiver Waespi

Interview with Oliver Waespi

July 11, 2017
4BR talks to Oliver Waespi to find out a little bit more about his new World Championship work, 'Tracing Time'...


Carlton Main

Catching up with Carlton Main

July 09, 2017
4BR catches up with the English representatives of Carlton Main Frickley.


Nigel Weeks and David Bremner

Interview with Nigel Weeks and David Bremner

July 09, 2017
4BR catches up with the New Zealand National Band after they come off stage on the Sunday in Kerkrade.


Jim and Jeremy

Interview with James Gourlay and Jeremy Coquoz

July 09, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to MD Jim Gourlay and star soloist Jeremy Coquoz of Treize Etoiles




Perth

Result: 2024 Besson Scottish Open

November 23 • Milnrow play like angels to repel rivals and claim Scottish Open title in Perth.


King

Superbrass Saturday: Good King Wenceslas (trad. arr. Jock McKenzie)

November 21 • One of the most famous festive tunes of all is ready and waiting to be performed in a fantastic series of arrangements.


bbe

Rule changes to Youth Championships

November 21 • Brass Bands England announces rule changes to help competing bands at their National Youth Championship events in 2025 and 2026.


Zorro

Gramercy Music: The Mark of Zorro

November 21 • Time to leave your own 'Mark of Zorro' on audiences as Peter Graham's masked hero is now available to be enjoyed by all bands.


Dobcross Silver Band - Wardle Anderson Brass Band

Sunday 24 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane Dobcross OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


York Railway Institute Band - Voices & Brass Christmas Spectacular

Saturday 14 December • Selby Abbey YO8 4PU


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Festive favourites - Music for Christmas.

Saturday 14 December • St Mark's Church, Bilton, Rugby CV22 7LX


Wakefield Metropolitan Brass Band

November 23 • Bb Cornet, Euphonium, Eb Bass and Percussion required to complete the line-up.. Under the Direction of Duncan Beckley, the band is keen to fill these few remaining seats.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

November 22 • Bilton Silver (Rugby) requires a cornet player to join our Championship Section band (Position negotiable). Under MD Brad Turnbull we have a varied programme of events. Rehearsals are held on Monday and Friday at 7-45pm in our own purpose built bandroom.


Besses o'th' Barn Band

November 21 • Under the direction of David W Ashworth, we are making every effort to complete the rebuild of this very famous brass band. We require one kit and one tuned percussionists plus one Back Row Cornet to complete our line up for the North West Area Contest.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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