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Pontins

Judges reveal top section opinions

October 26, 2010
Dr Roy Newsome and Major Peter Parkes reveal to 4BR just how the Championship Section was won and lost on the weekend at Pontins.


Platford

Platford enjoys Jackfield triumph

October 26, 2010
MD Simon Platford talks to 4BR after leading Jackfield (Elcock Resien) to the First Section title at Pontins.


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.




Megan Bousfield

4BR Friday interview with Megan Bousfield

January 9 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to NYBBGB Conductor Competition finalist Megan Bousfield.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire Championship schedule confirmed

January 9 • There will be two days of exciting Yorkshire banding battles in Huddersfield to enjoy.


Dai Thomas

Tredegar look to new business lead for 150th anniversary

January 9 • Welsh champions will take a new approach to their business outlook as their celebrate their 150th anniversary this year.


Next Step Films

Compilation album on offer from NXTOD

January 9 • There are plenty of highlights to enjoy from 2025 — and its all free from the NXTOD media platform.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


David W. Ashworth

RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator


               

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