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Interview with Dr Robert Childs

Interview with Dr Robert Childs

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks exclusively with Dr Robert Childs following his decision to leave Cory after 12 years at the helm.

Playing time: 00:15:10


Besson Masterclass Special: Conducting tips

Besson Masterclass Special: Conducting tips

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:30:00 GMT

A bonus masterclass sponsored by Besson. Ian Porthouse demonstrates some conducting tips with Tredegar Town Band.

Playing time: 00:09:38


2011 Scottish Youth Championship: Petrea Cooney

2011 Scottish Youth Championship: Petrea Cooney

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:30:00 GMT

Iwan Fox talks to Petrea Cooney from Creative Scotland about their support to the SBBA Youth Brass Band initiative

Playing time: 00:05:04


2011 Scottish Youth Championship: The Traders

2011 Scottish Youth Championship: The Traders

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:30:00 GMT

Iwan Fox talks to two of the supporting traders at the 2011 Scottish Open and Youth weekend - Band Supplies and Brass Band Insurance

Playing time: 00:05:24


2011 Scottish Youth Championship: Irvine & Dreghorn Youth

2011 Scottish Youth Championship: Irvine & Dreghorn Youth

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:30:00 GMT

A bit of a Boax family fest with the Irvine and Dreghorn Youth Band at the Scottish Youth Championship in Perth.

Playing time: 00:04:45


2011 Scottish Youth Championship: Tullis Russell Youth

2011 Scottish Youth Championship: Tullis Russell Youth

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 0:30:00 GMT

Tullis Russell Youth take to the contest stage during the 2011 Scottish Youth Championship.

Playing time: 00:02:39


2011 Scottish Youth Championship: Arbroath Instrumental Youth

2011 Scottish Youth Championship: Arbroath Instrumental Youth

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:30:00 GMT

4BR talks to Ann Ness of Arbroath Instrumental as they take part in the Scottish Youth Championship in Perth.

Playing time: 00:04:24


2011 Scottish Youth Championship: Galashiels Youth

2011 Scottish Youth Championship: Galashiels Youth

Mon, 28 Nov 2012 10:30:00 GMT

Snippets from Galashiels Youth as they take on their first contest at Perth during the 2011 Scottish Youth Championship.

Playing time: 00:03:41


2011 Scottish Youth Championship: Andrew Duncan

2011 Scottish Youth Championship: Andrew Duncan

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:30:00 GMT

4BR talks to Andrew Duncan the newly appointed SBBA Development Officer about the growing importance of the Youth banding in Scotland.

Playing time: 00:05:24


2011 Scottish Youth Championship: George Burt

2011 Scottish Youth Championship: George Burt

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:30:00 GMT

4BR talks to SBBA President George Burt about the growing success of the banding culture in Scotland.

Playing time: 00:02:17


2011 Scottish Youth Championship: Snippets from Perth

2011 Scottish Youth Championship: Snippets from Perth

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:30:00 GMT

Snippets from both days of the Scottish Youth Championship in Perth. Iwan Fox and Ian Clowes meet many of the people involved in a lively weekend.

Playing time: 00:12:43


2011 Scottish Open Championship: The Winners

2011 Scottish Open Championship: The Winners

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:30:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Philip Harper, the judges and 4BR Best Soloist Martyn Patterson following Tongwynalis Temperance's victory in Perth.

Playing time: 00:06:31


2011 Scottish Open Championship: Round Up

2011 Scottish Open Championship: Round Up

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:30:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Kenny Crookston and Chris Thomas about how the Scottish Open title was won and lost...

Playing time: 00:02:51


2011 Scottish Open Championship: Introduction

2011 Scottish Open Championship: Introduction

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:30:00 GMT

4BR is joined by Kenny Crookston and Chris Thomas to discuss the Scottish Open Championship in Perth.

Playing time: 00:07:20


Besson Masterclass No 3: Putting it together

Besson Masterclass No 3: Putting it together

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:30:00 GMT

Ian Porthouse takes Dewi Griffiths through the finals steps of putting the masterclass lessons into practice.

Playing time: 00:05:19


Besson Masterclass No 2: Finger flexibility

Besson Masterclass No 2: Finger flexibility

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:00:00 GMT

Ian Porthouse and Dewi Griffiths work on finger flexibility

Playing time: 00:04:11


Besson Masterclass No 1: Lip flexibility

Besson Masterclass No 1: Lip flexibility

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Ian Porthouse and Dewi Griffiths work on improving lip flexibility.

Playing time: 00:05:35


John Barber and the new Courtois trombone

John Barber and the new Courtois trombone

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks all things Courtois trombone with John Barber in an Audi sportscar.

Playing time: 00:03:54


2011 National Finals - The final round up

2011 National Finals - The final round up

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks back at the 2011 National Finals at the Albert Hall with Chris Thomas.

Playing time: 00:06:38


Interview with Glen Van Looy

Interview with Glen Van Looy

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to 2011 National Championships Best Instrumentalist Award winner, Glen Van Looy

Playing time: 00:01:52


Interview with Paul Lovatt-Cooper

Interview with Paul Lovatt-Cooper

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Breath of Souls composer Paul Lovatt-Cooper

Playing time: 00:02:41


Interview with David Read MBE

Interview with David Read MBE

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to adjudicator David Read MBE at the conclusion of the 2011 National Finals at the Albert Hall.

Playing time: 00:03:47


Interview with Professor David King

Interview with Professor David King

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to winning conductor Prof David King after Brighouse & Rastrick win the 2011 National title.

Playing time: 00:04:05


Introduction to the 2011 National Finals

Introduction to the 2011 National Finals

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox previews the 2011 National Championships at the Albert Hall with Kenny Crookston.

Playing time: 00:08:52


2011 British Open - The final round up

2011 British Open - The final round up

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks back on the 2011 British Open with Kenny Crookston and Chris Thomas

Playing time: 00:07:05


Interview with Malcolm Wood

Interview with Malcolm Wood

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox finds out more about how the bands coped at Symphony Hall with 4BR's Malcolm Wood

Playing time: 00:02:37


Interview with Ray Sykes MBE

Interview with Ray Sykes MBE

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Ray Sykes MBE at the 2011 British Open in Birmingham.

Playing time: 00:02:32


Interview with Phillip McCann

Interview with Phillip McCann

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to cornet legend Phillip McCann at the 2011 British Open.

Playing time: 00:03:45


Interview with David Read MBE

Interview with David Read MBE

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to 2011 British Open adjudicator David Read MBE.

Playing time: 00:03:20


Interview with Dr Robert Childs

Interview with Dr Robert Childs

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to British Open winning conductor, Dr Robert Childs of Cory Band.

Playing time: 00:02:34


Introduction to the 2011 British Open

Introduction to the 2011 British Open

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox previews the contest at Symphony Hall with Kenny Crookston and Chris Thomas.

Playing time: 00:08:34


A visit to Denis Wick

A visit to Denis Wick

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:30:00 GMT

4BR takes a trip to Poole to find out more about the iconic Denis Wick brand.

Playing time: 00:16:18


Masterclass No 8: Preparation

Masterclass No 8: Preparation

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 17:00:00 GMT

In his third masterclass Black Dyke's Dr Nicholas Childs talks about preparation to 4BR Editor Iwan Fox.

Playing time: 00:04:50


4BR English National round up

4BR English National round up

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox is joined by Chris Thomas to give a final round up of the 2011 English National Championship in Preston.

Playing time: 00:04:42


English National - 4BR pre results opinion

English National - 4BR pre results opinion

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox is joined by Alan Edmond and Chris Thomas to give their opinions on who they tip for the English National title before the announcement of the results in Preston!

Playing time: 00:02:15


Interview with Dr Roy & Muriel Newsome

Interview with Dr Roy & Muriel Newsome

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Dr Roy & Muriel Newsome following the award of their BFBB Lifetime Service Award at the English National Championship.

Playing time: 00:02:11


Interview with Richard Marshall

Interview with Richard Marshall

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT

4BR talks to Black Dyke's Richard Marshall, 'Best Instrumentalist' Award winner at the 2011 English National Championship in Preston.

Playing time: 00:01:47


Halfway point at the English Nationals

Halfway point at the English Nationals

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Chris Thomas and Alan Edmond at the halfway point of the English Nationals. The trio give their opinions on the performances and their top 3 picks...

Playing time: 00:03:55


4BR talks to Dr Nicholas Childs

4BR talks to Dr Nicholas Childs

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Black Dyke MD, Dr Nicholas Childs about his latest project - a DVD about the Golden Age of brass band history and music.

Playing time: 00:08:22


4BR talks to Norwegian soprano star Frode Rydland

4BR talks to Norwegian soprano star Frode Rydland

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to one of the great soprano players of Europe - Eikanger's Frode Rydland, to ask what he is now doing since announcing his retirement from playing.

Playing time: 00:04:42


4BR meets the Norwegians in Preston

4BR meets the Norwegians in Preston

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

4BR talks to the welcome brass band visitors from Norway to find out what they think of the 2011 English National Championship in Preston.

Playing time: 00:05:01


Introduction to Preston

Introduction to Preston

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 06:00:00 GMT

4BR's Editor Iwan Fox looks forward to the 2011 English National Championship in Preston's Guild Hall.

Playing time: 00:05:53


Masterclass No 7: Avoiding bad conducting habits

Masterclass No 7: Avoiding bad conducting habits

Wed, 8 Jun 2011 18:00:00 GMT

Black Dyke's Dr Nicholas Childs gives a mini masterclass on avoiding bad conducting habits to 4BR Editor Iwan Fox.

Playing time: 00:05:10


Cardiff New Brass Festival

Cardiff New Brass Festival

Wed, 8 Jun 2011 18:00:00 GMT

4BR talks to Artistic Director Tom Davoren about the 2011 Cardiff New Brass Festival to be held in the Welsh capital.

Playing time: 00:06:48


Masterclass No 6: Conducting basics

Masterclass No 6: Conducting basics

Wed, 18 May 2011, 22:00:00 GMT

Black Dyke's Dr Nicholas Childs gives a mini masterclass on conducting basics with 4BR Editor Iwan Fox.

Playing time: 00:07:33


Interview with Laura Hirst and Lucy Murphy

Interview with Laura Hirst and Lucy Murphy

Wed, 18 May 2011, 22:00:00 GMT

4BR talks to the two ground breaking female players at Brighouse & Rastrick, Lucy Murphy and Laura Hirst.

Playing time: 00:02:13


Interview with Sandy Smith

Interview with Sandy Smith

Wed, 18 May 2011, 22:00:00 GMT

4BR talks to Brighouse & Rastrick resident conductor Sandy Smith about the future at West Riding for the national champions.

Playing time: 00:04:03


Interview with Ben Tubb

Interview with Ben Tubb

Wed, 18 May 2011, 22:00:00 GMT

4BR talks to young composer Ben Tubb about his exciting future plans in America.

Playing time: 00:06:03


Boobs & Brass

Boobs & Brass

Wed, 18 May 2011, 22:00:00 GMT

4BR meets up with the fantastic girls of Boobs & Brass at their latest fund raising event in Birmingham.

Playing time: 00:13:44


EBBC 2011: Final summing up

EBBC 2011: Final summing up

Wed, 18 May 2011, 22:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox gives his final observations on a fantastic European Championship in Montreux.

Playing time: 00:00:49


EBBA party catch up part 2

EBBA party catch up part 2

Wed, 18 May 2011, 22:00:00 GMT

4BR talks to some of the personalities at the post European events and party...

Playing time: 00:09:13


EBBA party catch up

EBBA party catch up

Wed, 18 May 2011, 22:00:00 GMT

4BR talks to some of the personalities at the post European events and party...

Playing time: 00:07:39


EEBA reflections

EEBA reflections

Wed, 18 May 2011, 22:00:00 GMT

4BR catches up with some of the personalities at the post European party...

Playing time: 00:05:28


Tredegar celebration

Tredegar celebration

Wed, 18 May 2011, 22:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with the party girls at Tredegar - and their musical hero Gavin Higgins.

Playing time: 00:03:26


EBBC 2011 - The final round up

EBBC 2011 - The final round up

Wed, 18 May 2011, 22:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks all things winning after the European Championships with Jeremy Wise, Kenny Crookston and Philip McCann.

Playing time: 00:08:01


Interview with European test piece composers

Interview with European test piece composers

Wed, 18 May 2011, 22:00:00 GMT

4BR talks to Stephan Hodel and Oliver Waespi - the composers of the European set works at Montreux after their works were performed by the competing bands.

Playing time: 00:03:46


Interview with Manger Musikklag

Interview with Manger Musikklag

Wed, 18 May 2011, 22:00:00 GMT

4BR talks to the celebrating players of new European champions Manger Musikklag.

Playing time: 00:02:50


Interview with Simon Dobson and Gavin Higgins

Interview with Simon Dobson and Gavin Higgins

Wed, 18 May 2011, 22:00:00 GMT

4BR talks to two rising compositional talents at the European Championships - Simon Dobson and Gavin Higgins.

Playing time: 00:04:11


Interview with Ulf Rosenberg

Interview with Ulf Rosenberg

Wed, 18 May 2011, 22:00:00 GMT

4BR talks to EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg to find out more about the future of the Euro contest.

Playing time: 00:07:08


Interview with Philip McCann

Interview with Philip McCann

Wed, 18 May 2011, 22:00:00 GMT

4BR talks to cornet legend Philip McCann at the European Championships in Montreux.

Playing time: 00:04:23


Day 3 Euro contest pre results round up

Day 3 Euro contest pre results round up

Sat, 29 Apr 2011 21:00:00 GMT

Four wise men try and forecast the outcome of the own choice contest today in Montreux.

Playing time: 00:05:17


4BR talks to Martin Gernon

4BR talks to Martin Gernon

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Fairey (Geneva) Chairman Martin Gernon about their Euro experience.

Playing time: 00:03:33


Day 2 Euro contest round up

Day 2 Euro contest round up

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the members of the press to find out who they thought was leading the way after the set work at the European Championships.

Playing time: 00:05:30


Day 1 Euro contest round up

Day 1 Euro contest round up

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Keeny Crookston and Jeremy Wise about their thoughts about potential winners at this year's European Championships.

Playing time: 00:08:30


4BR talks to Erik Van der Kolk

4BR talks to Erik Van der Kolk

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to a delight Erik Van der Kolk after he wins the 5th European Conductor's Competition.

Playing time: 00:02:27


4BR talks to composer Oliver Waespi

4BR talks to composer Oliver Waespi

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:00:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to 'Audivi Media Nocte' composer Oliver Waespi about his Euopean test piece.

Playing time: 00:09:49


4BR meets the UKs European Youth Band players

4BR meets the UKs European Youth Band players

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:00:00 GMT

4BR meets the nine UK members of the European Youth Band to find out how they have enjoyed their Swiss musical experience.

Playing time: 00:04:36


Quick tour around the hall

Quick tour around the hall

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:00:00 GMT

4BR takes a closer look behind the scenes and on the stage of the magnificent Stravinski Auditorium.

Playing time: 00:02:16


Introduction to the 2011 European Championships

Introduction to the 2011 European Championships

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:00:00 GMT

4BR welcomes you to Montreux, where the 34th European Championships are being held this weekend. 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Kurt Bohalter of the organising committee as well as taking in a few of the sites close to the Montreux Convention Centre.

Playing time: 05:00:03


Masterclass No 5: Les Neish - Developing range

Masterclass No 5: Les Neish - Developing range

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Tuba artist Les Neish explains to 4BR Editor Iwan Fox, how to develop your range as a player. A Goldy Solutions, 4barsrest production by Ian Clowes.

Playing time: 00:05:38


Masterclass No 4: Les Neish - Correct Breathing

Masterclass No 4: Les Neish - Correct Breathing

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 02:00:00 GMT

Tuba artist Les Neish explains to 4BR Editor Iwan Fox, how to breath correctly when playing. A Goldy Solutions, 4barsrest production by Ian Clowes

Playing time: 00:05:07


Masterclass No 3: Steven Mead gets those fingers moving...

Masterclass No 3: Steven Mead gets those fingers moving...

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT

In the third of a series of masterclasses, Steven Mead explains the exercises needed to get your fingers moving to 4BR Editor Iwan Fox.

Playing time: 00:05:41


Masterclass No 2: Steven Mead and the benefits of long tone playing

Masterclass No 2: Steven Mead and the benefits of long tone playing

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT

In the second of a series of masterclasses, Steven Mead explains the benefits to be gained by long tone playing to 4BR Editor Iwan Fox.

Playing time: 00:06:44


Masterclass No 1: Steven Mead explains the mystery of vibrato

Masterclass No 1: Steven Mead explains the mystery of vibrato

Sun, 11 Nov 2010 11:53:00 GMT

In the first of a series of masterclasses, Steven Mead explains all about the art and mystery of vibrato to 4BR Editor Iwan Fox.

Playing time: 00:06:52


2010 National Championships of Great Britain:Interview with David King

2010 National Championships of Great Britain:Interview with David King

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 17:44:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Professor David King after he leads Brighouse & Rastrick to the 2010 National title.

Playing time: 00:04:52


2010 National Championships of Great Britain:Interview with the judges

2010 National Championships of Great Britain:Interview with the judges

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 18:16:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the three adjudicators following the completion of the 2010 National Finals to find out the reasons behind their decision.

Playing time: 00:04:56


4BR Quiz: Black Dyke quiz question

4BR Quiz: Black Dyke quiz question

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:21:00 GMT

Black Dyke MD Dr Nicholas Childs provides the 4BR quiz question.

Playing time: 00:00:44


10 years at Black Dyke: 4BR talks to Dr Nicholas Childs

10 years at Black Dyke: 4BR talks to Dr Nicholas Childs

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:16:00 GMT

4BR meets up with Black Dyke MD, Dr Nicholas Childs as he celebrates 10 years at the helm of the Queensbury band.

Playing time: 00:20:12


2010 British Open: Interview with Alwyn Powell

2010 British Open: Interview with Alwyn Powell

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:31:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Tredegar's stalwart Band Manager Alwyn Powell about how it feels to win the British Open after 60 years of dreaming...

Playing time: 00:01:58


2010 British Open: Interview with Ian Porthouse

2010 British Open: Interview with Ian Porthouse

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:19:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Ian Porthouse following Tredegar's historic 2010 British Open victory at Symphony Hall in Birmingham.

Playing time: 00:02:42


2010 British Open: Interview with Steven Mead

2010 British Open: Interview with Steven Mead

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:26:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Steven Mead about his British Open Criteria Based Adjudication experiment.

Playing time: 00:13:11


2010 British Open: Interview with Garry Cutt

2010 British Open: Interview with Garry Cutt

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:50:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to one of the most successful British Open conductors of all time - Garry Cutt.

Playing time: 00:10:26


2010 British Open: Welcome to Birmingham

2010 British Open: Welcome to Birmingham

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:12:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox takes a quick tour around Symphony Hall in Birmingham, home to the 2010 British Open Brass Band Championships.

Playing time: 00:03:45


4BR explores the Brass Band Archive

4BR explores the Brass Band Archive

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:49:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox pays a fascinating visit to the Brass Band archive in Wigan.

Playing time: 00:20:52


International Brass Band Summer School

International Brass Band Summer School

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:07:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to International Brass Band Summer School organisers Dr Robert & Dr Nicholas Childs.

Playing time: 00:05:05


2010 All England Masters: Interview with the winners

2010 All England Masters: Interview with the winners

Sun, 30 May 2010 17:25:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Michael Fowles, Rob McCorkill and Jim Hayes of the winning Co-operative Funeralcare Band after their 2010 Masters victory.

Playing time: 00:07:59


2010 All England Masters: Interview with the judges

2010 All England Masters: Interview with the judges

Sun, 30 May 2010 16:54:00 GMT

4BR Talks to Derek Broadbent, David Read and Denis Wilby at the conclusion of the 2010 All England Masters to find out just why the winners won...

Playing time: 00:06:32


2010 All England Masters: Welcome to Kettering

2010 All England Masters: Welcome to Kettering

Sun, 30 May 2010 04:15:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox takes a tour around the new venue for the 2010 All England International Masters Championship.

Playing time: 00:05:18


2010 Spring Festival: Festival round up

2010 Spring Festival: Festival round up

Sat, 15 May 2010 19:14:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks back at a remarkable Spring Festival as Tredegar and Tongwynlais lead a Welsh revivalist movement in Blackpool.

Playing time: 00:03:29


2010 Spring Festival: Interview with winning MDs

2010 Spring Festival: Interview with winning MDs

Sat, 15 May 2010 19:02:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Gareth Pritchard and Gwyn Evans after the Welsh duo lead Woodfalls to Senior Cup and Beaumaris to Senior Trophy glory.

Playing time: 00:05:53


2010 Spring Festival: Interview with Ian Porthouse

2010 Spring Festival: Interview with Ian Porthouse

Sat, 15 May 2010 18:42:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Tredegar's winning MD Ian Porthouse after he leads the Welsh band to 2010 Grand Shield victory and a place at the British Open.

Playing time: 00:05:28


2010 Spring Festival: Interview with Bob Kerwick

2010 Spring Festival: Interview with Bob Kerwick

Sat, 15 May 2010 09:08:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox meets up with Bob Kerwick - the man who delivers the results to all the hopeful bands at the Grand Shield.

Playing time: 00:02:36


2010 Spring Festival: Interview with Ray Payne

2010 Spring Festival: Interview with Ray Payne

Sat, 15 May 2010 09:07:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Ray Payne - the man who provides all the percussion equipment on the day at Blackpool.

Playing time: 00:01:53


2010 Spring Festival: Welcome to Blackpool

2010 Spring Festival: Welcome to Blackpool

Sat, 15 May 2010 06:23:00 GMT

Blackpool and the Winter Gardens offer a warm welcome to the bands for the 2010 Spring Festival Competitions.

Playing time: 00:09:17


EBBC 2010: Interview with Hermann Pallhuber

EBBC 2010: Interview with Hermann Pallhuber

Sun, 02 May 2010 21:56:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Hermann Pallhuber at the conclusion of the 2010 European Championships in Linz.

Playing time: 00:01:34


EBBC 2010: Interview with Erich Shofl

EBBC 2010: Interview with Erich Shofl

Sun, 02 May 2010 21:39:00 GMT

4BR talks to the man who headed the European organisation in Linz in 2010 to find out his feelings at the end of a truly memorable event.

Playing time: 00:03:01


EBBC 2010: Interview with Bon Accord players

EBBC 2010: Interview with Bon Accord players

Sun, 02 May 2010 21:23:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox meets up with a couple of players from the Bon Accord Band to ask them about their 2010 European Championship experiences and thoughts...

Playing time: 00:04:17


EBBC 2010: Interview with Austin Davies

EBBC 2010: Interview with Austin Davies

Sun, 02 May 2010 21:20:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Cory Chairman Austin Davies on just what it has taken for the band to make it a hat trick of Euro wins in Linz.

Playing time: 00:01:47


EBBC 2010: Interview with David Childs

EBBC 2010: Interview with David Childs

Sun, 02 May 2010 21:06:00 GMT

4BR talks to Cory's star euphonium player to find out just what winning the European means.

Playing time: 00:01:39


EBBC 2010: Interview with Cory players

EBBC 2010: Interview with Cory players

Sun, 02 May 2010 21:09:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to some of the celebrating Cory players - Bert van Thienen and Gavin Pritchard.

Playing time: 00:02:55


EBBC 2010: Closing Blog

EBBC 2010: Closing Blog

Sat, 01 May 2010 20:59:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks back over the day when Cory took the European title back to Wales - again...

Playing time: 00:01:00


EBBC 2010: Interview with Dr Robert Childs

EBBC 2010: Interview with Dr Robert Childs

Sat, 01 May 2010 18:11:00 GMT

4BR talks to Dr Robert Childs following Cory's historic hat trick win at the 2010 European Championships in Linz.

Playing time: 00:03:19


EBBC 2010: Art meets Music

EBBC 2010: Art meets Music

Sat, 01 May 2010 14:59:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox tries his hand at a bit of modern art installation at the 2010 European Championships in Linz...

Playing time: 00:04:07


EBBC 2010: Friday Euro Blog

EBBC 2010: Friday Euro Blog

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:10:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox rounds up the day's action at the 2010 European Championships in Linz.

Playing time: 00:01:05


EBBC 2010: Euph4Fun

EBBC 2010: Euph4Fun

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:06:00 GMT

4BR meets up with the next generation of budding European euphonium stars - Euph4Fun

Playing time: 00:04:39


EBBC 2010: Interview with Thomas Doss

EBBC 2010: Interview with Thomas Doss

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:15:00 GMT

4BR talks to Thomas Doss, composer of the 2010 European Championship Section test piece - Spiriti.

Playing time: 00:04:02


EBBC 2010: EBBA Conference

EBBC 2010: EBBA Conference

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:56:00 GMT

4BR reports from the 2010 EBBA Conference - and meets up with some of the movers and shakers of the banding movement in Austria

Playing time: 00:03:07


EBBC 2010: Around the Brucknerhaus

EBBC 2010: Around the Brucknerhaus

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:09:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox takes a sight seeing trip around the Brucknerhaus venue in Linz - before the action starts...

Playing time: 00:04:43


EBBC 2010: Thursday Euro Blog

EBBC 2010: Thursday Euro Blog

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:40:00 GMT

4BR Editor Iwan Fox rounds up the action on the first day of the 2010 European Championships in Linz.

Playing time: 00:01:09


EBBC 2010: Interview with EBBC Solo Finalists

EBBC 2010: Interview with EBBC Solo Finalists

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:19:00 GMT

4BR talks to the three European Solo Competition Finalists - Glenn Van Looy, Katrina Marzella and Harmen Vanhoorne.

Playing time: 00:02:32


EBBC 2010: Interview with Steven Mead

EBBC 2010: Interview with Steven Mead

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:56:00 GMT

4BR talks to euphonium star Steven Mead at the 2010 European Championships in Linz.

Playing time: 00:04:51


EBBC 2010: Interview with British EYBB players

EBBC 2010: Interview with British EYBB players

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:52:00 GMT

4BR talks to some of the British representatives of the 2010 European Youth Brass Band in Linz.

Playing time: 00:02:41


EBBC 2010: Interview with Thomas Beiganz

EBBC 2010: Interview with Thomas Beiganz

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:35:00 GMT

4BR talks to Thomas Beiganz, flugel horn star with Brass Band Oberosterreich at the European Championships in Linz.

Playing time: 00:01:48


EBBC 2010: Interview with Armin Bachman

EBBC 2010: Interview with Armin Bachman

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:32:00 GMT

4BR talks to trombonist and adjudicator Armin Bachman at the 2010 European Championships in Linz.

Playing time: 00:02:09


EBBC 2010: Welcome to Linz

EBBC 2010: Welcome to Linz

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:38:00 GMT

4BR welcomes 4BR viewers to the 2010 European Brass Band Championships in Linz in Austria.

Playing time: 00:01:36


Interview with Nicholas Childs

Interview with Nicholas Childs

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT

4barsrest talks to Black Dyke MD Nicholas Childs following his victory at the 2009 National Championships of Great Britain.

Playing time: 00:03:23


Interview with Jen Jones

Interview with Jen Jones

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:30:00 GMT

4barsrest interviews Jen Jones of the 2009 National Champions of Great Britain - First Section - Tongwynglais.

Playing time: 00:02:09


Interview with John Winterflood

Interview with John Winterflood

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:30:00 GMT

4barsrest interviews John Winterflood, MD of the 2009 National Champions of Great Britain - Third Section - Brunel Brass.

Playing time: 00:03:03


Interview with Kevin MacKenzie

Interview with Kevin MacKenzie

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT

4barsrest talks to MD of the St Breward Band Band following their win at the Fourth Section National Finals in Harrogate.

Playing time: 00:01:30


Interview with Gareth Ritter

Interview with Gareth Ritter

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:45:00 GMT

4barsrest talks to MD of the City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band following their win at the Second Section National Finals in Harrogate.

Playing time: 00:01:54


Interview with Robert Childs

Interview with Robert Childs

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 22:30:00 GMT

4barsrest interviews the MD of the 2009 British Open Championships, Cory Band

Playing time: 00:04:26


Q10 - Ray Farr

Q10 - Ray Farr

Sat, 11 Jun 2009 22:30:00 GMT

Ray Farr answers his Q10 for 4barsrest.com

Playing time: 00:04:17


Within Blue Empires

Within Blue Empires

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:30:00 GMT

Paul Lovatt-Cooper talks us through his new composition for the 2009 English National Championships - Within Blue Empires.

Playing time: 00:16:06


Interview with Nick Childs

Interview with Nick Childs

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:05:00 GMT

4barsrest talks to Dr Nicholas Childs, Musical Director of the 2009 Norwegian Champions - Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag.

Playing time: 00:03:26


Tips from the Stars #2 - Better home practice

Tips from the Stars #2 - Better home practice

Tue, 29 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Martin Winter, Andrew Berryman, Tormod Flaten and Rod Franks give their tips for better home practice.

Playing time: 00:01:29


Q10 - Simon Dobson

Q10 - Simon Dobson

Mon, 03 November 2008 19:30:00 GMT

Simon Dobson answers his Q10 for 4barsrest.com

Playing time: 00:02:29


Interview with Nick Childs

Interview with Nick Childs

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT

4barsrest interviews the MD of the 2008 National Champions - Championship Section - Nick Childs of Black Dyke

Playing time: 00:03:25


Interview with Gwyn Evans

Interview with Gwyn Evans

Sun, 29 Sep 2008 15:30:00 GMT

4barsrest interviews the MD of the 2008 National Champions - First Section - Gwyn Evans of Seindorf Beaumaris

Playing time: 00:02:05


Interview with Michael Fowles

Interview with Michael Fowles

Sun, 29 Sep 2008 15:30:00 GMT

4barsrest interviews the MD of the 2008 National Champions - Second Section - Michael Fowles of Point of Ayr Band

Playing time: 00:01:46


Interview with Stephen Curtis

Interview with Stephen Curtis

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:30:00 GMT

4barsrest interviews the MD of the 2008 National Champions - Third Section - Stephen Curtis of Wellington (Telford) Band.

Playing time: 00:02:09


Interview with John Wood

Interview with John Wood

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:30:00 GMT

4barsrest interviews the MD of the 2008 National Champions - Fourth Section - John Wood of Lostock Hall Band.

Playing time: 00:02:27


Q10 - Martin Winter

Q10 - Martin Winter

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Martin Winter answers his Q10 for 4barsrest.com

Playing time: 00:02:32


Interview - Garry Cutt

Interview - Garry Cutt

Wed, 14 Sep 2008 03:00:00 GMT

4barsrest talks to the winning musical director of the 2008 British Open Champions, Garry Cutt.

Playing time: 00:02:38


Q10 - Rod Franks

Q10 - Rod Franks

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Rod Franks answers his Q10 for 4barsrest.com

Playing time: 00:02:56


Tips from the Stars #1 - Performing on stage

Tips from the Stars #1 - Performing on stage

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Martin Winter, Andrew Berryman, Tormod Flaten and Rod Franks give their tips for performing on stage.

Playing time: 00:01:09


Mastermind - Episode 1

Mastermind - Episode 1

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT

It's quiz time. What do the Scandinavians know about British banding?

Playing time: 00:03:09


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