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2008 National Championships of Great Britain: 4BR Interview — Kenneth Downie

October 7, 2008
Chris Thomas catches up with the composer of the London test piece to find out more the man and his music.


4BR Interview — Leigh Baker

September 12, 2008
4BR talks to the man behind some of the most popular and entertaining music being played in the banding world at the moment.


4BR Interview — Christian Lindberg

May 18, 2008
4BR's Chris Thomas talks to the total musician that is Christian Lindberg.


4BR Interview — Allan Withington

April 28, 2008
On the eve of the European Championships in Stavanger, 4BR talks to Allan Withington - the man with the contesting Midas touch


4BR Interview — Rodney Newton

March 6, 2008
Chris Thomas catches up with Rodney Newton, composer of Four Cities Symphony, and much, much more...


4BR Interview — Arthur Butterworth

February 6, 2008
'Odin Revisited' - Arthur Butterworth in conversation with 4BR's Christopher Thomas.


4BR Interview — Paul Hindmarsh

January 25, 2008
The man behind the success of the RNCM Festival of Brass talks to Chris Thomas about what's in store this year and possibly beyond...




Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Cambrian Brass

January 11 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn, Tenor Horn, Euphonium and EEb Bass positions.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


David W. Ashworth

RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator


               

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