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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.


Ritter

Success Rit large for Welsh conductor

November 24, 2009
4BR talks to the 2009 Welsh Conductor of the Year, Gareth Ritter.


Buckley

ABBA clarify judging positions

November 22, 2009
4BR has spoken exclusively to ABBA Secretary C. Brian Buckley after the hot topic of adjudicator competency has hit the headlines once again.


aRMY

Army Brass ready to help Benevolent Fund

November 21, 2009
The British Army Brass Band is getting ready to do their bit to help injured heroes.


Fountain City

Fountain ready for Brass in Concert

November 13, 2009
4BR has spoken exclusively to Helen Tyler and Lee Harrelson of Fountain City Brass Band, as they prepare to make the trip over from Kansas to take part in Brass in Concert.


Dobson

Dobson delight at Brit Award nomination

November 13, 2009
4BR has spoken exclusively to Simon Dobson following the news that he has been nominated for British Academy of Composers & Songwriters Award.


Morrison

Morrison tells why

October 31, 2009
Alan Morrison has spoken to 4BR about his decision to return to Brighosue & Rastrick.


Holland

Who wants to be an adjudicator?

October 31, 2009
4BR talks to Flowers MD Paul Holland, who certainly does...


Mark Ford

Ford the 'Torchbearer'...

October 26, 2009
4BR talks to Mark Ford, MD of Kew Band Melbourne, winners of the 2009 Australasian Open Championship.


Nigel Weeks

Nigel's winning 'tickle'

October 26, 2009
4BR talks to Nigel Weeks, MD of the Gunnedah Shire Band, winners of the 2009 Australasian Entertainment Championship.


Matthew van Emmerik

Smashing time for Matt van Emmerik

October 26, 2009
4BR talks to Matthew van Emmerik following his best soloist prize at the 2009 Australasian Entertainment Championship.


RAH

The judges verdict

October 18, 2009
4BR talks to David Read and Derek Broadbent following the announcement of the National results.


Hope

How and Why for 2010

October 08, 2009
4BR talks to Alan Hope of the Kapitol Music Panel to find out more about the 2010 Regional choices.


bACH

Bach prelude to first victory

October 02, 2009
4BR talks to Michael Bach after he leads Brass Band Bugermusik Luzern to victory at the Swiss Open.


Harper

Harper 'Triumphant'

September 29, 2009
4BR talks to Tongwynlais MD Philip Harper after he led his band to First Section glory on Vinter's 'Triumphant Rhapsody'.


Childs

The Doc's diagnosis

September 29, 2009
Dr Robert Childs tells 4BR just what he and Ray Farr were looking for from Section 2 & 3 bands in Harrogate.




Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28 • Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


Welcome

Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion

March 28 • It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 5 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Chinnor Silver

March 27 • We are a friendly progressive 1st Section band who need a couple of seats filled.. Bb BASS and PERCUSSIONIST are on our wanted list so if you are looking for a new banding challenge get in contact. We rehearse on Wednesdays and have good realistic diary.


Newport Borough Brass Band

March 27 • After a respectable 4th place in the 2nd Section at the Welsh Area Contest, we are looking for FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable) 1st BARITONE, 2ND TROMBONE and Bb BASS players to come and join us on our journey under the baton of Martin McHale BEM.


East London Brass

March 27 • PERCUSSION - ELB are the look out for a percussionist to complement our existing section. We have a sensible diary of contests and concerts and are ambitious to keep progressing as a band.


Derek Renshaw

ABBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator.


               

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