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European Memories: Interview with Mike Kilroy
April 14, 2022
We talk to the Chairperson of Brass Bands England about his European memories — as a player, administrator and a brass band fan.
European Memories: Interview with Tom Brevik
April 12, 2022
We recall European memories with Tom Brevik — the Norwegian conductor who led Manger Musikklag at the first European Championship contest at the Royal Albert Hall in 1978.
European Memories: Interview with Phillip McCann
April 11, 2022
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the legendary Black Dyke Band principal cornet player about his memories of the first European Championships and how the event has developed.
Interview with Irene Anda and Grethe Tonheim
April 10, 2022
We catch up with conductor Irene Anda and Norwegian trombone star Grethe Tonheim as they prepare to inspire the young players on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter Course in Harrogate.
Interview with Glyn Williams
April 09, 2022
We catch up with the Cory euphonium star who recently led Aldbourne Band to their first top section Area success in 40 years in Cheltenham.
Interview with James Holt
April 07, 2022
We talk to the Chairperson of the Brass Band Conductor Association about its flagship Conducting Competition.
Interview with Louis Dowdeswell
March 28, 2022
We catch up with the trumpet star to talk about his forthcoming musical collaboration with Cory Band at the Gala Concert of the European Brass Band Championships in Birmingham — as well as find out more about his playing background.
Friday interview with Bastien Baumet
March 18, 2022
We talk with the French euphonium star Bastien Baumet following the news that he has decided to step away from playing with Paris Brass Band to concentrate on his burgeoning solo and educating career.
Thursday interview with Paul Andrews
March 17, 2022
We catch up with conductor Paul Andrews as he announces that he will step down from his role as MD at Wingates Band after nine years at the helm.
2022 Yorkshire Regional Championship podcast review
March 11, 2022
A special podcast review looks back at the action and how the titles were won and lost in Huddersfield...
Interview with Nigel Stevens
March 10, 2022
With the European Championships on the horizon we find out more about the progress being made towards the prestigious event.
Friday interview with Paul Crump
March 04, 2022
We catch up again with Paul Crump — Director of Newmoon Insurance Services for a quick update on the type of instrument insurance issues that may arise over the forthcoming Regional Championship weekends.
Thursday interview with Steven Mead
March 03, 2022
The Besson star will be giving a performance of the iconic Joseph Horovitz Euphonium Concerto at the RNCM in Manchester this evening.
Tuesday interview: 2022 Midlands Regional Championship review
March 01, 2022
Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas review the qualification that took place at The Cube in Corby on the weekend as Midlands Regional bands looked to book their berths at Cheltenham and London.
Monday interview with Martin Green
February 28, 2022
We talk to the multi award winning musician about his new trio of BBC Radio 4 programmes, audio drama and new composition for brass bands that will all be premiered over the coming months.
Friday interview with Mark Wilkinson
February 25, 2022
On the eve of the Regional Championships we talk to 2022 Iles Medal recipient, Mark Wilkinson of Foden's Band
Thursday interview with Duncan Beckley
February 24, 2022
We speak to Duncan Beckley after it was announced that he will be presented with the 2022 Mortimer Medal in recognition of his services to the brass band movement.
Wednesday interview with David Karran
February 23, 2022
We talk to David Karran — MD of Onchan Silver Band who will be travelling over from the Isle of Man to make their North West Regional Championship debuts on Sunday — some 85 years after they were first formed.
Tuesday interview with Paul Crump
February 22, 2022
With the the UK and its brass bands having taken a battering from the effects of storms Eunice and Franklin, we check with Insurance expert Paul Crump about what you should do if your rehearsal premises and contents have been damaged.
Monday interview with Paul Jenkins
February 21, 2022
We catch up with the trombone playing MD of Pontardulais Band following their victory at the Welsh Open Entertainment Championship in Newport on the weekend.
Friday interview with Kenny Crookston
February 18, 2022
We catch up with the CEO of Brass Bands England as the organisation looks forward to hosting a trio of important events — from the results of their recent Women in Banding survey to the National Youth and European Brass Band Championships.
Thursday interview with Luc Vertommen
February 17, 2022
We catch up with the Belgian conductor who has just led Haut-de-France to retain their French National title and book their place at the 2023 European Championships in Malmo.
Wednesday interview with Alan Goodall
February 16, 2022
We talk to Alan Goodall, Deputy Head of Service for Hounslow Music Services, as the Hounslow Music Services Junior Brass Band prepares for their appearance in the Besson Prodige Debut Section at the National Youth Championships
Tuesday interview with Rosie Banham of BBE
February 15, 2022
We speak to Rosie Banham from Brass Bands England to find out more about its 'Women in Banding' survey that sought to find out about both the positive and negative experiences of members of brass bands who identify as female.
Monday interview with Stein Skorpholm
February 14, 2022
We catch up with the familiar voice of Norwegian banding to find out more about the importance of the concert held at the Grieghallen in Bergen on the weekend — and what it means for the future for its banding movement.
