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Cumby delight
January 22, 2009
The Butlins Best Soloist talks exclusively to 4BR about her delight at winning the Geoff Dove Award – as well her interesting background and entry into the mysterious world of top section brass banding…
Shirebrook in Unison
January 22, 2009
MD Mark Wilcockson talks to 4BR about how his band retained its Butlins Third Section title and how he may get a bit of a reputation for cruising bars looking for new players…
The Sparke Report
January 20, 2009
Adjudicator Philip Sparke tells 4BR how and why the Mineworkers title was won by Redbridge Brass in Skegness on the weekend.
Wise and wonderful
January 20, 2009
Redbridge MD reveals just how much work went into winning the Mineworkers title.
Sheppard's winning flock
January 20, 2009
Blackburn & Darwen MD, Nick Sheppard tells 4BR how his band took the First Section title in an exciting and slightly confusing play off.
Perfect record for Murrill
January 20, 2009
East London Brass make it two out of two for Jayne Murill as the MD enjoys a fantastic weekend of musical success at Skegness.
Piece of cake for Eccles
January 20, 2009
MD Les Webb talks to 4BR about how Eccles Borough enjoy their trip to Skegness – especially after taking the Fourth Section title for a second successive year.
Eikanger prepare for 60th celebrations
January 16, 2009
The reigning Norwegian champion Eikanger Bjorsvik has told 4BR that they are working hard towards making 2009 a year to remember – a year in which they celebrate their 60th anniversary of their formation.
Cutt explains B&R decision
January 15, 2009
Fodens MD reveals to 4BR just how he was approached to conduct Brighouse & Rastrick at the Yorkshire Regionals this year.
Masters announce 20th anniversary line up
January 15, 2009
Philip Biggs talks to 4BR about the plans for the 2009 All England Masters International — including the line up of bands and celebratory events planned for the weekend.
The world is not enough?
January 13, 2009
Robert Childs talks exclusively to 4BR about his plans for 2009 – and how he hopes to make Cory’s 125th anniversary a memorable one.
Morrison accepts new Brighouse role
January 12, 2009
Alan Morrison has spoken to 4BR about accepting a new conducting role at Brighouse & Rastrick.
Fowles sad at end of era
January 12, 2009
Stockport Brass MD Mike Fowles has talked exclusively to 4BR about the demise of the former BT Band.
Webster talks about Grimey departure
January 07, 2009
Roger Webster talks exclusively to 4BR about his departure from Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
PLC reveals his Sleepless inspirations
January 06, 2009
Composer Paul Lovatt-Cooper talks to 4BR about his latest major commission and the worldwide musical inspiration behind ‘Sleepless Cities’.
Wadsworth delivers verdict on Scottish Challenge Shield
December 02, 2008
Adjudicator Kevin Wadsworth tells 4BR just how the Scottish Challenge Shield was won and lost.
Katsikaris tells it as it is in Scottish Challenge Cup
December 02, 2008
Adjudicator Jason Katsikaris tells 4BR about his thoughts on the good, the bad, and the problems of razzing in the Challenge Cup on the weekend.
Scotland lead the youth way
December 02, 2008
SABBA Development Officer tells 4BR that he feels Scotland leads the youth way after a weekend of banding enjoyment at Perth Concert Hall.
Besson standard bearer at Scottish Open
December 02, 2008
Besson representative Tim Barrett tells 4BR that Besson sees Scotland as important standard bearer for their continued investment British banding scene.
Building a band fit for a Kingdom
December 02, 2008
Kingdom Brass has invested heavily in long term plans for future generations, if their recent appearance at the Scottish Youth Championships is anything to go by…
Dalmellington delight
December 02, 2008
Conductor tells 4BR how Dalmellington Youth plays an integral part in the development of young players to secure the future of the senior band.
No growing pains at Abbey
December 02, 2008
Continuing our Scottish Open coverage, Musical Director Cameron Mabon tells 4BR that Abbey Brass Jedforest have plenty of growth plans for the future.
Fowles joy at first time Scottish success
December 01, 2008
Scottish Co-op conductor tells 4BR that a combination of hard graft and musical determination paid off at Perth.
Judges realistic about St Magnus halves
December 01, 2008
Never has the cliché it was a game of two halves, been as accurate as it was at the Scottish Open...
Scottish Arts Council praise Youth progress
December 01, 2008
Scottish Arts Council tells 4BR of their delight at the way in which youth brass banding in Scotland is starting to flourish.
