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Solo success for David Childs
November 20, 2008
David Childs has spoken to 4BR about his personal delight at winning the prestigious Solo Awasrd at Brass in Concert — and his plans for the future.
Haakon proves to be the good, bad and ugly
September 29, 2008
Melvin White and Steve Sykes were looking for something extra in the First Section.
Sympathy for test results in Second Section
September 29, 2008
Adjudicator Jim Davies has plenty of sympathy after stern Second Section test.
No punches pulled in Third Section
September 29, 2008
Kevin Wadsworth and Stan Lippeatt pull no punches with the strings in the Third Section.
Shipping forecast in Fourth
September 29, 2008
Richard Evans speaks of the forgotten art of Shipbuilding in the Fourth Section.
Best ever for organisers
September 29, 2008
Philip Morris of Kapitol Promotions delighted at 2008 event.
Gregson enjoys terrific accolade
September 14, 2008
The performances of Rococo Variations produced a terrific musical accolade for the composer Edward Gregson on the weekend.
Judges praise Gregson test piece
September 14, 2008
The three men in the box certainly enjoyed themselves on what was a long day of work — thanks to a very fine test piece it seems...
Williams emulates new wife
September 14, 2008
Fodens star euphonium player Glyn Williams had a great weekend at Symphony Hall — even getting to emulate his wife.
Judges full of praise for winners – and runners up
June 28, 2008
Adjudicators delighted with standard of performances – but bemoan lack of opportunity for top two to gain European entry.
Morgan delighted at third year
June 28, 2008
British Federation Chairman expresses delight at running of English National Contest at Preston.
Super Sykes
June 28, 2008
Television celebrity, model and brass band fan Melanie Sykes took time out of her busy schedule to enjoy the bands at Preston.
Leyland back on track
May 13, 2008
Leyland are back at the British Open — and delighted to have met a top priority for 2008.
Aussie rules
May 11, 2008
Leyland MD Jason Katsikaris has spoken to 4BR about his delight at steering his band back to the British Open.
Judges make their feelings known
May 11, 2008
The six judges at the Spring Festival took the opportunity to make sure everyone in the audience knew just how they reached their decisions.
Results: 2008 Spring Festival
May 10, 2008
Full results from the 2008 Spring Festival at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool
Childs delight at overdue Euro title
May 03, 2008
Dr Robert Childs has spoken to 4BR about his delight at finally winning the European title with his Welsh band after a gap of 28 agonising years.
Pfeffersberg take B Section title in style
May 03, 2008
Brass Band Frener-Reifer Pfeffersberg retained their European B Section title in some considerable style this weekend, by the richly deserved margin of four clear points.
Results: 2008 European Championships
May 03, 2008
Full results for the 2008 European Championships from Stavanger, Norway
The luck of the draw?
May 03, 2008
Draw fiasco on Friday raises the eyebrows and recalls memories of Stuart Hall and Eddie Waring!
Live: European B Section
May 03, 2008
Live comments for the B Section at this year's European Championships from Stavanger.
Results: European Conductors' Contest
May 02, 2008
German conductor Mathias Wehr takes the 4th European Conductors' Crown.
