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Eccles

Seaside delight for Eccles

March 03, 2009
4BR talks to Les Webb, MD of the Eccles Band after they finally brought their seaside form to Blackpool to take the Fourth Section title.


Cutt

Cutt above the rest?

February 27, 2009
4BR talks to Fodens MD Garry Cutt ahead of the band's defence of their North West title on Sunday.


Morris

Kapitol investment

February 27, 2009
4BR talks to Philip Morris of Kapitol Promotions ahead of the Regional Championships.


Withington

Withington's Sound of Music

February 26, 2009
4BR talks to Allan Withington about his latest musical project — the true story behind the Sound of Music...Cue Julie Andrews?


Sykes

All Syked Up

February 24, 2009
Stephen Sykes talks to 4BR after taking the 2009 BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Musician title in Manchester on the weekend.


Davoren

Davoren delight

February 23, 2009
Young MD talks to 4BR following his debut top section success at the Welsh Open with BTM on the weekend.


PLC

PLC talks to 4BR about 'Within Blue Empires'

February 19, 2009
Paul Lovatt-Cooper has spoken exclusively to 4BR following the announcement of 'Within Blue Empires' as the set work for the English Nationals.


Wilby

Wilby delight at Naxos hit

February 18, 2009
4BR talks to Philip Wilby after the latest release of his works hits the Naxos top 10.


Dan Price

The Price is Right

February 18, 2009
4BR talks to composer Dan Price about his Second Section set work, 'New World Sketches'.


Harper

Harper happy after Yeovil hat trick

February 11, 2009
Philip Harper talks to 4BR about notching up a hat trick of wins at Yeovil on the weekend.


Westacott

Westacott delight at Grimey appointment

February 11, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Robert Westacott about his appointment at Grimethorpe.


Gregson

Elite Norwegian thoughts

February 10, 2009
4BR talks exclusively with Edward Gregson and Cathrine Winnes Trevino about the bands and performances in the Elite Division in Bergen.


Winnes

First Norwegian thoughts

February 10, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Cathrine Winnes Trevino about the standard of playing on show in the First Division in Bergen on the weekend.


Dijkstra

Third and Fourth Norwegian thoughts

February 10, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Jappie Dijkstra about his thoughts on the playing on show in Bergen in the Third and Fourth Divisions on the weekend.


Hindmarsh

Hindmarsh delight at RNCM Festival

February 03, 2009
Paul Hindmarsh talks to 4BR about his delight at the success of the recent RNCM Festival of Brass.


Scott

Scott free!

February 03, 2009
Composer Andy Scott talks to 4BR about his latest work 'A World Within' and his desire to produce a test piece for a band contest.


Mead

Mead enjoys the hard life

February 03, 2009
Steven Mead talks exclusively to 4BR about the hard life of being an international euphonium star as well as the hard graft of helping produce a new baritone..


Tovey

Tovey delight at Fodens appearance

February 02, 2009
Bramwell Tovey talks exclusively to 4BR about what he has been up to of late – from Fodens at the RNCM, to his new work for violin and band, and his amazingly busy international schedule.


Rex Richardson

T Rex!

February 02, 2009
Trumpeter Rex Richardson talks exclusively to 4BR following his performance of the Pete Meechan’s ‘Apophenia’ at the RNCM Festival of Brass.


Chris Jeans

All in the Jeans

February 02, 2009
Youth Brass 2000 MD, Chris Jeans tells 4BR of his enjoyment at directing his band to an Action Research triumph in Blackpool on Sunday.


Withington

Business as usual for Withington

January 29, 2009
Allan Withington talks exclusively to 4BR about the Norwegian Nationals, his Conductors Summer School and 'business as usual' at Grimethorpe.


King

David King — Brighouse's $6 million dollar man

January 27, 2009
Professor David King has spoken exclusively to 4BR about his decision to return to top level banding with Brighouse & Rastrick.


Hammonds Saltaire logo

Hammonds return

January 26, 2009
4BR has been informed that one of the most iconic names in Yorkshire banding is set to return at Bradford.


Crowther

Crowther departs from Grimethorpe

January 23, 2009
Shaun Crowther talks exclusively to 4BR about his decision to leave Grimethorpe and what has been going on since the departure of Roger Webster from the band.


Hindmarsh

Hindmarsh excited by RNCM highlights

January 23, 2009
RNCM Festival of Brass Artistic Director Paul Hindmarsh has spoken to 4BR about the forthcoming highlights of the Vinter inspired weekend in Manchester.




4BR Review

4BR Review: Annual Awards nominations broadcast

December 16 • The long list nominees for the 2025 4BR Awards will be revealed in a special live broadcast on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm — so why not join us and see if you agree with our choices.


Oldroyd

Kennedy signing adds to Oldroyd Opus

December 16 • The award winning cooperation band flugel star Stephanie Kennedy has been welcomed as a new Oldroyd Musical Instruments Performance Artist.


Frans Violet

Willebroek reaches new audiences with primetime television slot

December 16 • The talents of the European champion were enjoyed by a nationwide television audience in Belgium.


We are going on a bear hunt

Leyland to go on a bear hunt...

December 16 • There will be plenty of family fun in 2026 for supporters of Leyland Band — as they lead the musical accompaniment to a classic bear hunt.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


wantage silver band

December 17 • . Wantage Concert Brass (First Section) are looking to fill the positions of Solo Euphonium, First Baritone and Bass Trombone ASAP. Rehearsals are on Tuesday and Friday, 7:30-9:30pm, led by their dynamic MD Daniel Hall..


Banks Brass Band

December 16 • Merry Christmas from Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting Band near Southport. We are looking for experienced players to strengthen our euphonium, trombone and bass rows. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30 in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR4 8BL.


Cambrian Brass

December 15 • We are a hard-working, positive and welcoming brass band, proudly inclusive and open to players of all experience levels. As we prepare for the forthcoming Regional Championships, we currently have a vacancy for a Solo Cornet player.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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