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yEO

Yeo enjoys umpteenth visit

July 07, 2010
4BR talks to bass trombone star Doug Yeo on his latest trip to the UK.


Brian Buckley

ABBA explains self categorisation process

July 04, 2010
C. Brian Buckley explains more about the adjudicator's self categorisation process.


Fairey

Fairey trio celebrate English victory

June 29, 2010
4BR talks exclusively to three happy Fairey (Geneva) players after their long overdue major victory at Preston on the weekend.


Judges

Judges tell all about Eden

June 29, 2010
4BR talks exclusively to the three men in the box at the English Nationals in Preston


Taylor

Taylor made delight at end of Fairey drought

June 29, 2010
4BR talks to Fairey (Geneva) stalwart Brian Taylor following the band's English National victory that ends a seven year major drought.


Morgan

BFBB encouraged by English quality

June 29, 2010
4BR talks exclusively to Robert Morgan MBE at the conclusion of the English National Championship in Preston on the weekend.


St Georges Hall

Interview with Yorkshire Championship Section judges

March 08, 2010
4BR talks to C. Brian Buckley and Derek Broadbent after the conclusion of the Yorkshire Area Championship Section.


St George's Hall

Interview with Yorkshire 1st Section judges

March 08, 2010
4BR talks to adjudicators Kevin Wadsworth and Lynda Nicholson after the 1st Section Yorkshire Area Contest.


St Georges Hall

Interview with Yorkshire 2nd Section judges

March 08, 2010
4BR talks to C. Brian Buckley and Steve Pritchard-Jones after the Yorkshire Area Second Section.


St Georges Hall

Interview with Owen Wedgwood

March 08, 2010
4BR talks to Dr Owen Wedgwood — the winning conductor of Knottingley, after they take the Second Section Area title in Bradford.


St Georges Hall

Interview with Yorkshire 4th Section judges

March 08, 2010
4BR talks to one of the judges after the Fourth Section Yorkshire Regional Contest


Davoren

Wales set for Brass Festival

February 26, 2010
4BR speaks to Tom Davoren as he announces landmark Welsh New Brass Festival.


Childs

Childs ready for Carnegie Hall debut

February 18, 2010
4BR talks to David Childs as he prepares for his Carnegie Hall debut.


Grieghallen

Sketches from Norway 6

February 09, 2010
4BR talks to John Wallace, Torodd Wigum and Maurice Hamers about the Elite Section and their thoughts on adjudicating in the open.


Griehall

Sketches from Norway 5

February 09, 2010
4BR talks to adjudicator Gavin David Lee to find out what he thought of the playing in the 1st and 2nd Divisions in Bergen.


Mead

Sketches from Norway 4

February 09, 2010
4BR talks to Steven Mead about Norwegian open adjudication


David Roberts

Sketches from Norway 3

February 08, 2010
4BR talks to Dave Roberts — just after he had directed the 1st Division winning performance of Sandefjord Brass Symposium.


Hudson

Sketches from Norway 2

February 08, 2010
4BR talks exclusively to John Hudson about his life, work and views on the Norwegian banding scene.


Grieghallen

Sketches from Norway

February 08, 2010
4BR talks to Stig Rydland about the success of the 2010 Norwegian Championships, and what the future holds.


Barry

Barry's Butlins bonanza

February 01, 2010
4BR talks to composer Darrol Barry following the announcement that five of his works are to be used at Butlins in 2011.


Lippeatt

Lippeatt lays out agenda

January 10, 2010
Stan Lippeatt tells 4BR just how he intends to lead ABBA into the second decade of the 21st century.


Biggs

Biggs excited by Masters move

January 10, 2010
Philip Biggs tells 4BR that the Masters has entered an exciting new era with its move to Kettering.


Racism

Brassed off with Racism

January 10, 2010
4BR talks to the organisers as four Yorkshire bands unite in fight against racism in Barnsley.


Murphy

MBE for Murphy

December 31, 2009
Trumpet star awarded MBE in Queen's New Year's Honours List.


Fountain City

Fountain get ready for Perth

November 24, 2009
4BR talks to Helen Tyler and Matt Vangjel of Fountain City as they get ready for the Scottish Open in Perth on the weekend.




Childs

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs

January 22 • We find out more about the programme of music from this world and beyond to be featured on Saturday evening at the RNCM from the Queensbury band and Galactico soloists.


mARZELLA

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

January 21 • We catch up with the Scottish conductor to find out more about the programme to be performed by the RNCM Brass Band on the weekend in Manchester.


Kaitlin

CBSO boosted by Wild trumpet addition

January 21 • The brass section of another leading British orchestra is boosted by the arrival of a brass band player as Kaitlin Wild joins the trumpet section of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups announced

January 21 • The list of bands and judges have been confirmed for the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool in February.


The Hepworth Band - Hepworth Band New Year Celebration Concert

Sunday 26 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD97ER


Dobcross Silver Band - Hammonds Band

Sunday 26 January • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


HYDE BAND

January 22 • WE HAVE PLAYER VACANCIES (POSITIONS NEGOTIABLE) Come and join our friendly First Section Band based in the New forest, and enjoy working with our Musical Director: Ben Halstead on a varied programme of concerts and contest.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

January 22 • Reading Band (current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists) needs BASSES! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings with our new MD Stephen Bucknell.


The Harrogate Band

January 22 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a front row cornet player to join them at the 1st Section North of England area contest and beyond! With a great bandroom, a wide range of engagments and a committed team, we'd love to see you.


Rob Nesbitt

BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

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