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Interview with Mark Bromley
July 22, 2022
We catch up with the CEO of the National Youth Brass Bands of Great Britain to find out what they have been up to and what is in store on their their annual courses this year.
Interview with Kenny Crookston
July 20, 2022
We catch up with the CEO of Brass Bands England to find out more about the reasons behind the decisions to make significant changes to the National Youth Band Championships of Great Britain.
Interview with David Bremner
July 19, 2022
4BR catches up with the conductor of Wellington Brass Band after they successfully defended their New Zealand National title in their home city.
Bands set for world title challenges in Kerkrade
July 08, 2022
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Jappie Dijkstra about the competitions taking place at the World Music Contest festival in Kerkrade this weekend.
Interview with Jim Trott of Brass for Africa
July 02, 2022
We talk to Jim Trott from the Brass for Africa charity as a group of 12 players prepare to touch down in Europe for a very special tour of performances at the WMC in Kerkrade, Switzerland and Germany.
Tom Hutchinson talks ABC...
June 22, 2022
The Cory star talks about the new Adjustable Bottom Caps which he now endorses and puts his name to...
4BR Brass Things Review...
June 19, 2022
Jonathan Pippen takes a closer look at the latest Mercer & Barker bass trombone mouthpieces.
European Memories: Interview with Howard Snell
April 19, 2022
We talk to Howard Snell about some of his European Championship memories — from Desford and Daphnis and Eikanger's Enigmas to Foden's fire breathing Dragon...
European Memories: Interview with Michael Bach
April 18, 2022
We recall the European memories of Michael Bach who led Brass Band Burgermusik Luzern to the title in 2014, but who has also enjoyed a long family connection with the event.
European memories: Interview with Nick Hudson
April 15, 2022
We talk to the former Foden's trombone star who gave one of the most memorable individual performances on 'The Year of the Dragon' to help his band claim the European title in Cardiff in 1992.
European Memories: Interview with Mike Kilroy
April 14, 2022
We talk to the Chairperson of Brass Bands England about his European memories — as a player, administrator and a brass band fan.
European Memories: Interview with Tom Brevik
April 12, 2022
We recall European memories with Tom Brevik — the Norwegian conductor who led Manger Musikklag at the first European Championship contest at the Royal Albert Hall in 1978.
European Memories: Interview with Phillip McCann
April 11, 2022
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the legendary Black Dyke Band principal cornet player about his memories of the first European Championships and how the event has developed.
Interview with Irene Anda and Grethe Tonheim
April 10, 2022
We catch up with conductor Irene Anda and Norwegian trombone star Grethe Tonheim as they prepare to inspire the young players on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter Course in Harrogate.
Interview with Glyn Williams
April 09, 2022
We catch up with the Cory euphonium star who recently led Aldbourne Band to their first top section Area success in 40 years in Cheltenham.
Interview with James Holt
April 07, 2022
We talk to the Chairperson of the Brass Band Conductor Association about its flagship Conducting Competition.
Interview with Louis Dowdeswell
March 28, 2022
We catch up with the trumpet star to talk about his forthcoming musical collaboration with Cory Band at the Gala Concert of the European Brass Band Championships in Birmingham — as well as find out more about his playing background.
Friday interview with Bastien Baumet
March 18, 2022
We talk with the French euphonium star Bastien Baumet following the news that he has decided to step away from playing with Paris Brass Band to concentrate on his burgeoning solo and educating career.
Thursday interview with Paul Andrews
March 17, 2022
We catch up with conductor Paul Andrews as he announces that he will step down from his role as MD at Wingates Band after nine years at the helm.
2022 Yorkshire Regional Championship podcast review
March 11, 2022
A special podcast review looks back at the action and how the titles were won and lost in Huddersfield...
Interview with Nigel Stevens
March 10, 2022
With the European Championships on the horizon we find out more about the progress being made towards the prestigious event.
Friday interview with Paul Crump
March 04, 2022
We catch up again with Paul Crump — Director of Newmoon Insurance Services for a quick update on the type of instrument insurance issues that may arise over the forthcoming Regional Championship weekends.
Thursday interview with Steven Mead
March 03, 2022
The Besson star will be giving a performance of the iconic Joseph Horovitz Euphonium Concerto at the RNCM in Manchester this evening.
Tuesday interview: 2022 Midlands Regional Championship review
March 01, 2022
Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas review the qualification that took place at The Cube in Corby on the weekend as Midlands Regional bands looked to book their berths at Cheltenham and London.
Monday interview with Martin Green
February 28, 2022
We talk to the multi award winning musician about his new trio of BBC Radio 4 programmes, audio drama and new composition for brass bands that will all be premiered over the coming months.
