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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.
Weekend interview with John Durrant
February 13, 2022
We catch up with the respected trumpet player to talk about his new CD release and to find out more about his career — one that has included playing on everything from the Bible to Miss World...
Friday interview with Edward Gregson
February 11, 2022
We catch up with Edward Gregson to find out more about a week of programmes about him and his music on Radio 3 next week.
Thursday interview with Anri Adachi
February 10, 2022
We catch up with the Musical Director of the Nailsworth Band to find out how the 2021 Fourth Section National Champion of Great Britain is preparing for life and the Area Championships in the Third Section.
Wednesday interview with Martin Winter
February 09, 2022
We catch up with the acclaimed player, conductor, composer and arranger ahead of a special concert featuring the bands of Manger, Eikanger and Krohnengen at the Grieg Hall this weekend.
Tuesday interview with Andrew Wainwright
February 08, 2022
We talk to Andrew Wainwright — composer, arranger, graphic designer, journalist, President of the Dallas Brass Band, editor of the Brass Band Bridge — and founder and owner of BrookWright Music.
Monday interview with Anna Beresford
February 07, 2022
We catch up with the recent winner of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Weston Conducting Prize to find out more about her musical career, the competition and her future aspirations.
Weekend interview with Peter Meechan
February 05, 2022
We catch up with the English composer who has just won the prestigious 2021 Sousa-ABA-Ostwald Composition Competition — awarded by the influential American Bandmasters Association (ABA).
Friday interview with James Fountain
February 04, 2022
We chat to the principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra following the release of his critically acclaimed debut CD, 'Keep the Music Playing'.
Thursday interview with Andy Straiton
February 03, 2022
We are joined by the Chairperson of the UniBrass Foundation to find out more about this weekend's UniBrass Championships at Sheffield University.
Wednesday interview with Sheona White
February 02, 2022
We catch up with the newly appointed Chairperson of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
Tuesday interview with John Ward
February 01, 2022
We speak to John Ward, who will be conducting Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band this weekend on a special recording celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of the great Ray Steadman-Allen.
Monday interview with Richard Marshall
January 31, 2022
We chat to Black Dyke's principal cornet who has just become the longest serving player in the role in the history of the iconic Queensbury Band.
Friday interview with Ian Porthouse
January 28, 2022
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the Tredegar MD about the music to be featured by the Welsh Champion and guest soloist Peter Moore at the RNCM Brass Band Festival this weekend.
Thursday interview with Prof David King
January 27, 2022
We chat with Prof David King about the programme of music he will conduct with Brighouse & Rastrick Band at the RNCM Brass Band Festival this weekend.
Interview with Jessica Sneeringer
January 26, 2022
We chat to the Musical Director of Athena Brass in the USA — a remarkable brass band with an unique ethos.
