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Report & Results: 2017 European Conductors Competition
April 28, 2017
Spain comes out on top of the brass band conducting honours as Carlos Alberto Ramon Perez takes the European title in Oostende
Interview with Paul Hughes and Yngve Nikolaisen
April 11, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the conductors of Llanrug and Tysnes Musikklag Bands as they recently joined forces for a special concert in North Wales
Brass band movement aims for victory in Swab for Sykes campaign
February 27, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Kevin Holdgate and Lisa Nugent of the Blood Cancer Charity DKMS at the North West Regional Championships.
Interview with Paul Hindmarsh
February 07, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to RNCM Brass Band Festival Director, Paul Hindmarsh
Interview with Edward Gregson
February 07, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Edward Gregson at the RNCM Brass Band Festival.
Interview feature with Martin Ellerby and Foden's Band
February 07, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Martin Ellerby as he works with Foden's Band and conductor James Gourlay ahead of their RNCM Festival performance.
Interview feature with Philip Wilby, Dorothy Gates and Tredegar Band
February 07, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composers Philip Wilby and Dorothy Gates as well as MD Ian Porthouse of Tredegar Band ahead of their performance at the RNCM Festival
Interview feature with the James University Band
February 07, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Kevin Stees and members of the James Madison University Brass Band from the USA about their trip to the RNCM Festival.
Performance of Lode Violet
February 07, 2017
The opportunity to enjoy the performance of 'From a Sepia Photograph' by Bramwell Tovey performed by Lode Violet and Foden's Band.
Interview with Gavin Higgins
February 07, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Gavin Higgins abut the success of his major ballet work Dark Arteries and his plans for the future.
Interview with Rex Richardson
February 07, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the American trumpet star ahead of his performance at the RNCM Brass Band Festival
Interview with James Gourlay
February 07, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to James Gourlay about his work and career in Pittsburgh in the USA and his plans for 2017 and way, way beyond...
Interview with Garry Cutt
February 07, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Fairey MD Garry Cutt to find out more about their programme at the recent RNCM Festival and his hopes and aspirations for his band over the coming twelve months.
Interview with Helen Williams
February 07, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Cory flugel star Helen Williams about a memorable 2016 and her hopes and aims for the forthcoming contest season.
Interview with Ludovic Neurohr
February 07, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Swiss composer Ludovic Neurohr about his plans for an inclusive music festival to be held in his home country.
The trophy with a sinister history...
January 18, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox tries to find out more about a brass band trophy presented in the name of one of the 20th century's most infamous politicians...
The ultimate banding sacrifice
January 18, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox finds out a little more about the bandsmen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in battle...
Interview with Stan Lippeatt
January 18, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Butlins Music Advisor Stan Lippeatt at Skegness
Interview with Filippo Cangiamila
October 30, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Filippo Cangiamila, the conductor of the Italian Brass Band following their victory at the Italian National Championship.
Interview with Ulf Rosenberg
October 29, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg at the first Italian National Championship
Interview with Ensemble de Cuivre Melodia
October 29, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the Swiss visitors to Ascoli Piceno who will perform at the Gala Concert
Interview with Lito Fontana
October 29, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the man who has been the driving force behind the first Italian Championship.
Welcome to the Italian National Championship
October 29, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks forward to the first Italian National Championship in Ascoli Piceno
Interview with Mike Lovatt
October 19, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the great jazz trumpeter Mike Lovatt ahead of him playing music from the iconic Billy May.
Great launch for Brass for Africa campaign at British Open
September 15, 2016
The fantastic Brass for Africa charity enjoyed a wonderful launch day at the recent British Open at Symphony Hall in Birmingham — led by some great donations...
