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Brassed off with Racism
January 10, 2010
4BR talks to the organisers as four Yorkshire bands unite in fight against racism in Barnsley.
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.
Success Rit large for Welsh conductor
November 24, 2009
4BR talks to the 2009 Welsh Conductor of the Year, Gareth Ritter.
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 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 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 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 tells why
October 31, 2009
Alan Morrison has spoken to 4BR about his decision to return to Brighosue & Rastrick.
Who wants to be an adjudicator?
October 31, 2009
4BR talks to Flowers MD Paul Holland, who certainly does...
Ford the 'Torchbearer'...
October 26, 2009
4BR talks to Mark Ford, MD of Kew Band Melbourne, winners of the 2009 Australasian Open Championship.
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.
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.
The judges verdict
October 18, 2009
4BR talks to David Read and Derek Broadbent following the announcement of the National results.
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 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 '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'.
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.
Right from the Horsfield's mouth
September 29, 2009
Adjudicator David Horsfield tells 4BR just what he and Roy Roe were looking for in Sections 1 & 4 at Harrogate on the weekend.
Paul's delight at solo prize
September 27, 2009
4barsrest talks to the soprano cornet player of Brunel Brass, Paul Richards who picked up the soloist prize in their third section National win at Harrogate.
Handy Andy
September 27, 2009
There can’t have been any more delighted a player in Harrogate on the weekend than tenor horn player Andy Harrop of Rivington & Adlington Band, who took the ‘Best Instrumentalist’ award in the Fourth Section.
Michelle, My Belle...
September 26, 2009
Delight for Michelle Lane as she takes the soloist prize in the second section.
Time to talk for Mead
September 17, 2009
4BR has spoken exclusively to Steven Mead following the publication of his strong opinions on the standard of adjudication in the banding movement.
Read impressed by Open standards
September 13, 2009
Our top adjudicator was impressed by the overall standard he heard at the weekend — especially the winners.
Composer delight at Titan hit
September 13, 2009
Composer Hermann Pallhuber enjoyed all 18 performances of his work on the weekend — and he may well be writing more for bands too.
