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2008 European Championships - Stavanger. Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox and Malcolm Wood. In this podcast we look back at the European Championships held in the Stavanger Concert Hall from Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th of May 2008. There's sound clips from the all the winning performances. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for use of the music.
2008 Norwegian National Championships. Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox and Kenny Crookston. In this podcast we look back at the Norwegian Championships held in Bergen's Grieghallen on February 09/09 2008. Interviews with winning MD of the Eikanger, Nicholas Childs and adjudicators from all sections. There's sound clips from Eikanger's winning performance in the Elite Division of Athrut Butterworth's Odin. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for use of the music.
Presented by Anthony Banwell with reports form Iwan Fox, Malcolm Wood and Dave Tinker. In this podcast we look back at the 2008 Butlins Mineworkers Open Championships held at the Butlins Skyline Resort, Skegness, on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th January, 2008, won by the Desford Band conducted by Russell Gray. Coverage of all 5 sections with plenty of interviews with adjudicators and MDs and others.
2007 Brass in Concert Championships. Presented by Anthony Banwell and Iwan Fox. In this podcast we look back at the 2007 Brass in Concert Championships held at The Sage, Gateshead, on Sunday 18 November, 2007, won by the Brighouse & Rastrick Band conducted by Richard Evans. Interviews and comments from Richard Evans and Leigh Baker. Thanks to Doyen and World of Brass for the music snippets.
2007 US Open Brass Band Championships. Presented by Pat Herak and Malcolm Wood. In this podcast we look back at the 2007 US Open Championships held at Arlington Heights, Illinois, on Saturday 10th November, 2007. We would like to sincerely apologise for the exceptionally poor sound quality of this podcast.
2007 Pontins Brass Band Championships. Presented by John James, Malcolm Wood and Dave Tinker. In this podcast we look back at the 2007 Pontins Championships held at the Prestatyn Sands Holiday Centre, North Wales, on the weekend of Saturday and Sunday 5th and 6th November, 2007. Interviews and comments from adjudicators, conductors and administrators.
2007 National Championships of Great Britain. Presented by Anthony Banwell and Iwan Fox. In this podcast we look back at the 2007 Nationals held at the Royal Albert Hall, London on Saturday 20 October, 2007 won by the Grimethorpe Colliery UK Coal Band. Interviews with winning MD Allan Withington, Best Instrumentalist Michael Dodd, Band Manager Terry Webster and Phil Morris from Kapitol Promotions. Also includes sound clip from the winning performance of the test piece, Music for Battle Creek by Philip Sprake. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for the use of the music.
2007 Melbourne International Festival of Brass, presented by Rick Casagrande. Interviews and commentary during and after the 2007 Melbourne International Festival of Brass. 4barsrest downunder spoke with the artists to get their views on the festival.
2007 National Championships of Great Britain [Sections 1-4]. Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox and Malcolm Wood. In this podcast we look back at the 2007 Lower Section Nationals held Harrogate's International Centre on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 September, 2007. Interviews with all four winning MDs and adjudicators and others. Also includes sound clips from all four winning performances. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for the use of the music.
2007 British Open Championships. Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox and Kenneth Crookston. In this podcast we look back at the 2007 British Open Championships held in Birmingham's Symphony Hall on Saturday 15 September, 2007. Interviews with winning MD of the Cory Band, Robert Childs; Composer Kenneth Downie; Black Dyke MD Nick Childs; Players Ian Williams and David Childs and Adjudicator, Steven Mead.
2007 New Zealand Championships. Presented by Anthony Banwell and Iwan Fox. In this podcast we look back at the 2007 New Zealand Championships held at the Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, Auckland from 4th-8th July. Interviews with winning MDs, Howard Taylor and David Bremner; chief adjudicator Nigel Boddice and Grimethorpe tuba player Dean Morley. Music extracts from Brisbane Excelsior, Dalewool and Woolston are also included.
2007 All England Masters International. Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox and Kenny Croofston. In this podcast we look back at the All England Masters International held in BlackpoolCambridge's's Corn Exchange on Sunday 27 May 2007. Interviews with Garry Cutt, Mark Wilkinson and Joe Pirisi. Thanks to Polyphonic for use of the music.
2007 Spring Festival. Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox, Malcolm Wood and John James. In this podcast we look back at the Spring Festival held in Blackpool's Winter Gardens on Saturday 19 May 2007. Interviews with adjudicators Ian Brownbill, Alan Morrison and Steven Mead; Mike James of the PolySteel Band and Grand Shield soloist winner Mark Bousie. Steven mead also talks of the decision of the BFBB regarding adjudicating at this year's English National.
James Morrison in Concert with Black Dyke. Recorded at the Bridgewater Hall Manchester on Friday 18 May 2007. With an extended interview with 'The Wizard of Oz', James Morrison; Black Dyke MD Nicholas Childs; players Richard Marshall and David Thornton; President of the band Donald Hanson and the Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Metropolitan University, Simon Lee. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for use of the music.
2007 European Championships - Birmingham. Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox, Malcolm Wood and John James. In this podcast we look back at the European Championships held in Birmingham's Symphony Hall from Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th of May 2007. Interviews with Willebroek's soprano player Bert Van Thienen, composers Martin Ellerby and Simon Dobson; Outgoing EBBA president Marcus Bach and others. There's sound clips from the two winning performances in the Championship Section [Willebroek playing philip Sparke's 'Music of the Spheres' and The Cory playing Martin Ellerby's 'Elgar Variations']. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for use of the music.
The 2007 North American Brass Band Championships presented by Patrick Herak and Tim Jameson. This podcast includes music excerpts, interviews and comments from some of the winning performers and adjudicators including Lee Harrelson and Raquel Rodriquez of the Fountain City Brass Band, adjudicator Col Tom Palmetier, Jessica Sneeringer director of the Central Ohio Brass Band, Kevin Stees director of the Massanutten and James Madison bands, and Tony Granados and Paul Pietrowski directors of the Triangle Youth bands.
Interviews and commentary during and after the 2007 Australian Band Championships. 4barsrest Downunder spoke with the organisers, the winners and supporters and commented on contraversial issues.
The 2007 Ohio Brass Arts Festival and God & Country Weekend presented by Patrick Herak. This podcast includes music excerpts, interviews and comments from several festival participants including Dr. Paul Droste, director of the TBDBITL Active Band, Ben Tubb, composer at RNCM, George Zonders, OBAF compere, Keith Wilkinson, director of the Central Ohio Youth Band and Brass Band of the Western Reserve, Helen Tyler, OBAF clinician from Fodens Richardson Band, and Lee Harrelson of Twisted Steel and the Fountain City Brass Band.
2007 Ern Keller Memorial Solos Competition, presented by Rick Casagrande. This podcast is an interview and comments covering The 2007 Ern Keller Memorial International Soloist and Band of the Year. Interviews with the winning soloist Katrina Marzella, adjudicator Riki McDonnell and guest conductors Bryan Hurdley, Mark Ford and winner Howard Taylor.
2007 Norwegian National Championships. Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox and Kenny Crookston. In this podcast we look back at the Norwegian Championships held in Bergen's Grieghallen on February 09/10 2007. Interviews with winning MD of the Stavanger Band Allan Withington, adjudicators from all sections and composer of A Breathless Gnu Kiss!, Idar Torskangerpoll. There's sound clips from Stavanger's two winning performances in the Elite Division. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for use of the music.
2007 Queensland Youth Band Camp, presented by Rick Casagrande. This podcast covers the Queensland Youth Band Camp for 2007 with interviews during the camp and after the concert. Listen to the tutors, players, the organisers and Camp musical director Russell Gray.
2007 Butlins Mineworkers Open Championships. Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox, Malcolm Wood and John James. In this podcast we look back at the 2007 Butlins Mineworkers Open Championships held at the Butlins Skyline Resort, Skegness, on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st January, 2007, won by the Desford Band conducted by Nigel Weeks. Coverage of all 5 sections with plenty of interviews with adjudicators, MDs and others. This podcast also looks at the Brass Band Aid successful world record attempt, Big Blow 2007.
2006 Scottish Open Championships. Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox, Malcolm Wood and John James. In this podcast we look back at the 2006 Scottish Open Championships held at the Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, on Sunday 26 November, 2006, won by the Whitburn Band conducted by Andy Duncan; also the Schottish Challenge Shield, Challenge Cup and Youth Championships. Interviews and comments from winning MD Andy Duncan; adjudicators Stephen Roberts, Robert Childs and John Roberts; and the 4barsrest.com best instrumentalist, Kirsty Abbots.
2006 Brass in Concert Championships. Presented by Anthony Banwell, iwan Fox and Malcolm Wood. In this podcast we look back at the 2006 Brass in Concert Championships held at The Sage, Gateshead, on Sunday 19 November, 2006, won by the Brighouse & Rastrick Band conducted by Richard Evans. Interviews and comments from adjudicator Nigel Boddice and Martin Winter together with Brass Band of Central Florida MD Michael J Garasi. Thanks to World of Brass for the music snippets from Brighouse's winning performance.
2006 US Open Brass Band Championships. Presented by Pat Herak and Rob Richardson. In this podcast we look back at the 2006 US Open Championships held at Arlington Heights, Illinois, on Saturday 4th November, 2006. More information to follow.
2006 Pontins Brass Band Championships. Presented by John James, Malcolm Wood and Dave Tinker. In this podcast we look back at the 2006 Pontins Championships held at the Prestatyn Sands Holiday Centre, North Wales, on the weekend of Saturday and Sunday 4th and 5th November, 2006. Interviews and comments from adjudicators Derek Broadbent and Roy Roe, winning MDs Steve Tubb (Chalford), John Collins (Oldham Lees) and Kippax Chairman Colin Moss.
2006 National Championships of Great Britain. Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox, John James and Malcolm Wood. In this podcast we look back at the 2006 Nationals held at the Royal Albert Hall, London on Saturday 28 October, 2006 won by the Grimethorpe Colliery UK Coal Band. Interviews with winning MD Allan Withington, solo baritone player Bob Blackburn and adjudicator Geoffrey Whitham. Also includes sound clip from the winning performance of the test piece, Les Frans Juges (Berlioz). Thanks to Doyen Recordings for the use of the music.
2006 Melbourne International Festival of Brass, presented by Rick Casagrande. In this podcast we look back at the 2006 Melbourne International of Brass (MIFB) from September 25 to October 1, 2006. It includes interviews with Barry Tuckwell prize winner, Josh Davis; the man himself Mr Barry Tuckwell; one of the winners of the McCommish March Composition Award, David Keefe; Guest artists Sergio Carolino, Rex Richardson, and Randall Hawes; composer Doug Richards; and Event Co-Director, Geoff Collinson. Also includes sound clips from the final concert including a short voice introduction from Bobby Shew.
2006 National Championships of Great Britain [Sections 1-4]. Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox, Malcolm Wood and John James. In this podcast we look back at the 2006 Lower Section Nationals held Harrogate's International Centre on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September, 2006. Interviews with all four winning MDs and adjudicators. Also includes sound clips from all four winning performances. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for the use of the music.
2006 British Open Championships. Presented by Anthony Banwell and Iwan Fox. In this podcast we look back at the 2006 British Open Championships held in Birmingham's Symphony Hall on Saturday 09 September, 2006. Interviews with winning MD of Black Dyke, Nicholas Childs; Best instrumentalists Peter Roberts And Joe Cook of Black Dyke. Also includes two sound clips from the winning performance, Black Dyke playing Philip Wilby's Vienna Nights. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for the use of the music.
2006 New South Wales State Brass Band Championships. Presented by Rick Casagrande for 4barsrest Downunder. In this podcast we look back at the New South Wales State Championships held in Penrith's Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, Australia on 26-27 August, 2006. This podcast includes interviews with Waratah's MD Ron Prussing; Gunnedah's MD Danny Alexander; the adjudicator Mr Kevin Jarrett MBE; and NSW and National Band Council of Australia President Robert Bedwell; and Willoughby's MD Andrew Snell. A sound clip from the winning performance in the A Grade Section, Waratah playing Peter Graham's 'Harrisons Dream' is used during the podcast. Thanks to Peter Graham and Waratah Brass for the use of this music.
2006 English National Championships. Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox, Malcolm Wood and John James. In this podcast we look back at the inaugural English National Brass Band Championships contest held in The Lowry Centre, Salford Quays, Manchester on Saturday 1 July 2006. Interviews with winning MD of Foden's Richardson, Garry Cutt; composer Philip Sparke; adjudicator Chris Wormald; Jappie Dijkstra and Tom Brevik. Thanks to B&H Sound and Brian Hillson for use of the music.
2006 All England Masters International Championship. Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox and Kenny Crookston. In this podcast we look back at the Masters contest held in the Corn Exchange, Cambridge on Sunday 28 May 2006. Interviews with winning MD of Rothwell Temperence, David Roberts; 4barsrest best instrumentalist Andrew Marsh; adjudicator David Read; Brisband Excelsior MD Howard Taylor and event organisor Richard Franklin. Thanks to Polyphonic Recordings for use of the music.
2006 Spring Festival. Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox, Malcolm Wood and John James. In this podcast we look back at the Spring Festival held in Blackpool's Winter Gardens on Saturday 14 May 2006. Interview with Dave Lewis of Aveley and Newham Band, winners of the Grand Shield. Coverage also of the Senior Cup and Senior Trophy contests.
2006 European Championships - Belfast. Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox, Malcolm Wood and John James. In this podcast we look back at the European Championships held in Belfast's Waterfront Hall on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th of April 2006. Interviews with Willebroek's soprano player Bert Van Thienen, composers Ian Wilson and Elaine Agnew and event manager Joe Cassells. There's sound clips from the two winning performances in the Championship Section [Willebroek playing Ian Wilson's 'Seascape with High Cliffs' and Buy As You View playing Kenneth Downie's 'The Promised Land'] and Elaine Agnew's B Section test piece, 'Little Christmas'. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for use of the music.
2006 Norwegian National Championships. Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox and Kenny Crookston. In this podcast we look back at the Norwegian Championships held in Bergen's Grieghallen on February 10/11 2006. Interviews with winning MD of the Stavanger Band Russell Gray, adjudicator James Gourlay and event organisor Oyvind Storheim. There's sound clips from the two winning performances in the Elite Division and also we look at a new CD release from Eikanger Bjorsvik called Twenty Supreme Years. Iwan Fox talk to producer Steven Mead and there is music clips from the CD. Thanks to Doyen Recordings for use of the music from the Championships and Bocchino Music for use of the music from the CD.
2006 Butlins Mineworkers Open Championships. Our first podcast of 2006 complete with new podcast theme. Presented by Anthony Banwell, Iwan Fox, Malcolm Wood, David Tinker and Kenny Crookston. This podcast covers the all five sections of the Butlins Championships with interviews with many winning MDs, adjudicators and Steve Walker.
High quality download of the 4barsrest.com podcast theme written especially for us by Phil Lawrence and played by the Fairey Band conducted by Simon Stonehouse.
2005 Scottish Brass Band Championships. Our second podcast. Presented by Anthony Banwell and Iwan Fox with special guest, British Bandsman editor Kenny Crookston. This podcast covers the Scottish Open Championships in detail with full interviews with the winning MD of the Fishburn Band, Ray Farr; President of the Scottish Band Association, Alan McClaren; Adjudicators Richard Evans and David Horsfield; 4barsrest.com best instrumentalist David Prentice and Gavin Lindsay.
2005 US Open Brass Band Championships. Our first attempt at a fully featured podcast. Presented by Anthony Banwell and Iwan Fox, this podcast covers the US Open Championships in detail with full interviews with the winning MD of the Brass Band of Central Florida, Michael J Garasi; Florida soprano player Dee MacAfee; adjudicators Curtis Metcalf and John Phillips; Dr Keith Wilkinson; Dave Lea; the voice of the US Open, Frank Renton; President of the US Open Clark Niermeyer and 4BR US correspondant Pat Herak.
Leyland and Russell Gray won the 2005 Besson National Championships of Great Britain held in London's Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 15 October. Here, Iwan Fox talks to winning MD Russell Gray, best instrumentalist - trombonist Runar Valheim Vaernes of the Leyland Band, composer of the test piece, Eden, John Pickard and the three adjudicators, David Read, Malcolm Brownbill, John Berryman.
Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel Band and Chris Houlding won the first section on Pageantry by Herbert Howells. Iwan Fox talks to winning MD Chris Houlding and adjudicators Frank Renton and Alan Morrison.
Jersey Premier Brass and Tim Pritchard won the third section competition on A Gallimaufry Suite (Philip Harper)
. Iwan Fox talks to winning MD Tim Pritchard, adjudicator Stan Lippeatt and best soloist Luke Brown [Solo Cornet] Jersey Premier Brass.
St Keverne and Derek Greenwood won the second section on Belmont Variations (Arthur Bliss). Iwan Fox talks to winning MD Derek Greenwood, adjudicator Steve Sykes and best soloist Kelvin Retallack [Solo Cornet] St Keverne.
Valley Brass (Haydock) and David Chadwick won the fourth section on A Mendip Celebration (Darrol Barry). Iwan Fox talks to winning MD David Chadwick, adjudicator Roy Roe and best soloist Christopher Partington [Flugel] - Greenfield.
A day when Black Dyke took the honours and took one step closer to achieving a 2005 Triple Crown. Iwan Fox talks to winning MD Nicholas Childs, composer Bramwell Tovey, adjudicator Derek Broadbent and Black Dyke players David Thornton and Paul Lovatt Cooper.
Scottish Co-op under Dr. Nicholas Childs won the inaugural All England International Masters, this weekend. 4barsrest talks to adjudicator Bill Relton, the 4barsrest.com best instrumentalist Paul Robinson of the Reg Vardy Band and Ray Tennant, resisdent MD of the Scottish Co-op Band.
Hepworth Persimmon Homes Band took the top prize in the Grand Shield and gained promotion to the British Open along with Ashton Under Lyne. 4barsrest talks to Hepworth MD Mark Bentham and Principal Cornet player Robert Westacott.
Black Dyke walked away the the title of 2005 European Champions with two impressive performances that gave them an overall victory by 8 clear points. Iwan Fox talks to Black Dyke MD Nicholas Childs; Composer Peter Graham and soprano player Peter Roberts.
4barsrest was invited by the organisers of the 3rd Mellieha International Band Festival and the Maltese Tourist Authority to sample the delights of something completely different. Here, 4barsrest correspondent Malcolm Wood talks to festival organiser Joe Deguara.
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