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Pontins

Judges reveal First Section opinions

October 26, 2010
Kevin Wadsworth and C Brian Buckley talk to 4BR after the conclusion of the First Section contest at Pontins.


Buckley

Buckley reveals Second Section reasons

October 26, 2010
4BR talks to C. Brian Buckley after the conclusion of the Second Section at Pontins.


Widdop

Widdop delight at four in a row

October 26, 2010
4BR talks to Uppermill's conductor Alan Widdop after claiming a fourth consecutive Pontins title ...


Pontins

Judges reveal Third Section reasons

October 26, 2010
4BR talks to Paul Holland and Dr Roy Newsome at the conclusion of the Third Section at Pontins.


Beasley

Beasley delight at Pontins victory

October 26, 2010
4BR talks to Nigel Beasley the winning conductor of Hazel Grove, the 2010 Pontins Champions.


Sparkes and Parkes

Judges give Fourth Section Pontins answers

October 26, 2010
4BR talks to Roy Sparkes and Major Peter Parkes at the conclusion of the Fourth Section contest at Pontins.


Edmond

SBBA delighted at Conducting response

October 22, 2010
The inaugural Scottish Brass Band Association Conductors Course has been heralded as a major success.


Webster

Webster delighted with Scots response

October 22, 2010
Roger Webster found willing conducting delegates eager to learn in Perth last weekend.


Sparke

Sparke tips off Scots

October 22, 2010
Philip Sparke enjoyed himself at the recent Scottish Brass Band Association Conductors Course.


Black

Black enjoys conducting course experience

October 22, 2010
The recent SBBA Conductors Course in Perth certainly made an impression on one young conducting talent.


Luddington

4BR interview with Terry Luddington

September 29, 2010
4BR talks to the newly appointed BFBB Liaison Officer Terry Luddington.


Wadsworth

4BR interview with Kevin Wadsworth

September 29, 2010
4BR talks to adjudicator Kevin Wadsworth to find out just what he thought of the playing the First Section Finals.


King

4BR interview with Chris King

September 29, 2010
4BR talks to Chris King, the conductor of the newly crowned First Section National Champions, Friary Guildford.


Buckley

4BR interview with C Brian Buckley

September 29, 2010
4BR talks to C Brian Buckley to find out his thoughts after the completion of the Second Section Finals at Harrogate.


Gary Davies

4BR interview with Gary Davies

September 29, 2010
4BR talks to Gary Davies, Kevin Jones and Angela Westacott of the newly crowned Second Section National Champions, Tylorstown.


Wad and Lanc

4BR interview with Kevin Wadsworth & David Lancaster

September 29, 2010
4BR talks to the two adjudicators at 11.10pm on Sunday night after the completion of the Third Section National Finals.


Mike Brook

4BR interview with Michael Brook

September 29, 2010
4BR talks to the Delph soprano player Michael Brook as he clasps the Third Section National Trophy after his band's win at Harrogate.


Brownbill

4BR interview with Ian Brownbill

September 29, 2010
4BR talks to Ian Brownbill, one of the adjudicators at the Fourth Section National Finals in Harrogate.


Nigel Beasley

4BR interview with Nigel Beasley

September 29, 2010
4BR talks to Nigel Beasley, the winning conductor of the Fourth Section National Champion, Hazel Grove.


Tovey and Gregson

4BR interviews with Bram Tovey and Edward Gregson

September 13, 2010
4BR talks to Bram Tovey and Edward Gregson at the Great Northern Brass Arts Festival at Bridgewater Hall last weekend.


Taylor

4BR interview with Howard Taylor

September 13, 2010
4BR talks with the former Brisbane XLCR MD on his return to the UK banding scene.


Rigg

4BR interview with Lee Rigg

September 13, 2010
4BR talks to Lee Rigg about youth banding on a large scale at Bridgewater Hall last weekend.


Podcast

4BR Audio feature: Insider Information

August 13, 2010
In a new interview feature 4BR talks to the people involved in the business world of brass banding to find out more about breaking news, views and opinions.


Gregson

Interview with Edward Gregson

July 29, 2010
4BR talks exclusively to Professor Edward Gregson on his return to Swansea to conduct the National Youth Band of Wales.


Small

Interview with Gareth Small

July 29, 2010
4BR talks exclusively to the principal trumpet player of the Halle Orchestra




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


Alwyn Green

LRAM, LTCL
Conductor, composer, arranger, adjudicator, teacher and soloist


               

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