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sYKES

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.


Paul Hindmarsh

Interview with Paul Hindmarsh

February 07, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to RNCM Brass Band Festival Director, Paul Hindmarsh


Edward Gregson

Interview with Edward Gregson

February 07, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Edward Gregson at the RNCM Brass Band Festival.


Marin Ellerby

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.


Tredegar

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


Kevin Stees

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.


Lode Violet

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.


Gavin Higgins

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.


NDY sCOTT

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


James Gourlay

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...


Garry Cutt

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.


Helen Williams

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.


Ludovic Neurohr

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.


Trophy

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...


Cross

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...


Stan Lippeatt

Interview with Stan Lippeatt

January 18, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Butlins Music Advisor Stan Lippeatt at Skegness


Filippo Cangiamila

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.


Ulf Rosenberg

Interview with Ulf Rosenberg

October 29, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg at the first Italian National Championship


Ensemble de Cuivres Melodia

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


Lito Fontana

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.


Teatro Ventidio Basso

Welcome to the Italian National Championship

October 29, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks forward to the first Italian National Championship in Ascoli Piceno


Mike Lovatt

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.


Adam Gregory

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...


Symphony Hall

Interview with Bram Gay

September 12, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Bram Gay — a musician whose connection with the British Open goes back to 1943.


Peter Graham

Interview with Peter Graham

September 12, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to The Triumph of Time composer Peter Graham after the contest day




Blackpool

Darwen disqualification at North West Regional Championships

February 25 • A player registration infringement has seen Darwen Brass disqualified from first place at the Fourth Section North West Regional Championships.


Winter Gardens

Results: 2025 North West Regional Championships

February 23 • It's nine wins on the trot for Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Dobcross and Red Admiral Brass at the Winter Gardens.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Contest: Yorkshire Regional Championships

Saturday 1 March • Corporation Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA


Haverhill Silver Band - Waterbeach Brass, Concert in Histon Baptist Church

Saturday 1 March • Histon Baptist Church, Cambridge CB24 9LQ


Contest: Yorkshire Regional Championships

Sunday 2 March • Corporation Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 2 March • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street, . Greenwich, . London, SE10 9BJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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