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Centaur

Interview with Second Section National judges

September 27, 2011
4BR talks to Steve Sykes and Roger Webster to find out how the Second Section National title was won and lost.


Winterflood

Winterflood delight at Brunel magic

September 27, 2011
4BR talks to the winning conductor of Brunel Brass after he leads his band to victory in the Second Section at Cheltenham.


Centaur

Interview with First Section National judges

September 27, 2011
4BR talks to First Section National judges Malcolm Brownbill and John Berryman


Aldbounre

Johnson delight at Aldbourne destiny

September 27, 2011
4BR talks to Aldbourne's MD David Johnson following their victory at the Cheltenham.


PLC

Breath of Souls

July 14, 2011
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Wayland Roberts and composer Paul Lovatt-Cooper about the 100th Nationals test piece, 'Breath of Souls'.


PLC

Breathless time for PLC

June 17, 2011
It's been a breathless time for composer and conductor Paul Lovatt- Cooper


RAF

Interview with the RAF Brass Trio

June 11, 2011
4BR talks to the three members of the RAF Brass Trio.


Liz Lane

Interview with Duncan Stubbs and Liz Lane

June 11, 2011
4BR talks to Wing Commander Duncan Stubbs of the RAF Central Band and composer Liz Lane.


Davoren

Interview with Tom Davoren

June 11, 2011
4BR talks to Cardiff New Brass Festival Director Tom Davoren and young euph player Lloyd Jones Barnaby.


Tredegar

Results: 2011 Welsh Open Entertainment Contest

February 19, 2011
Tredegar retains Welsh Open Entertainment title in Porthcawl.


Students ready for banding battle

February 18, 2011
4BR talks to one of the organisers of this weekend's inaugural University Brass Band Championships.


Withington

Withington set for catwalk challenge

February 18, 2011
Allan Withington reveals more about his innovative them behind his Conductor's Summer School in June.


King

The King of Norway

February 16, 2011
4BR talks all things winning with David King at the Grieghallen in Bergen.


PottsTrevino

Double delight for Porthouse and Trevino

February 16, 2011
4BR talks to Ian Porthouse and Cathrine Winnes Trevino to find out more about their thoughts on the playing at the Norwegian Championships.


Bassano

Bassano enjoys Norwegian quality

February 16, 2011
4BR talks to adjudicator Peter Bassano to find out his thoughts on the own choice sections in the Elite Division and the quality on show in the Third Division in Bergen.


Sagstad

The Essence of class

February 16, 2011
4BR talks to Second Division adjudicator Bjorn Sagstad about a quite remarkable contest and winner in Bergen on the weekend.


Hamers

The Power of the Soul

February 16, 2011
4BR talks to composer Maurice Hamers about his composition 'The Power of the Soul' and his thoughts about the own choice playing by the Elite bands in Bergen.


Marieka Gray

Leading the way in Bergen and Sagvad

February 16, 2011
4BR talks to Marieka Gray — the only female conductor at the Norwegian Championships in Bergen this year.


Pritchard

Norwegian inspirations for Pritchard

February 16, 2011
4BR talks to Gareth Pritchard in Bergen about how his experience of Norway helped him to contest success in Yeovil.


Waespi

Audivi Media Nocte

February 03, 2011
4BR talks all things Latin with European test piece composer Oliver Waespi.


Hodel

Swiss Vertex for Euros

February 03, 2011
4BR talks to Swiss composer Stephan Hodel following the news that his composition Vertex has been chosen as the set work for the B Section at the 2011 Europeans.


Thomas Clamor

Viva Venezuela!

February 02, 2011
4BR talks to Thomas Clamor, conductor of the fabulous Venezuelan Brass Ensemble.


Harrison

Harrison's Dream

February 02, 2011
4BR talks to trumpeter Mark Harrison following his acclaimed solo performance at the RNCM Festival of Brass.


Lippeatt and Caffull

Alliance moves one step closer

February 02, 2011
4BR talks to Stan Lippeatt and Trevor Caffull, two leading proponents behind the move towards a UK Brass Band Alliance.


Scott and Williams

Sing when you're winning

February 02, 2011
4BR talks to composer Andy Scott and euphonium virtuoso Glyn Williams following their concerto collaboration at the RNCM Festival of Brass.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Results: 2025 North West Regional Championshipships

February 23 • It's 9 Caret golden wins on the trot from Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Doncross and Darwen 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.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

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


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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