Dr Robert Childs is currently on his way to Australia to work with a number of bands as they prepare for the forthcoming National Championships in Brisbane.

Besson support

The tour is supported by Besson Group, with Stephen Moschner, Sales Manager Australia & New Zealand accompanying Bob on a busy itinerary that includes visits to South Brisbane Federal, Brisbane Brass, Brisbane Excelsior, Sunny Bank Brass, Kew, Darebin, Geelong West, Willougby, City of Holroyd and Ying Wa Primary School Concert Bands.

Dr Childs will also be involved in the Australian National Band Championships held in Brisbane, whilst afterwards he will deliver a three day conducting workshop at Brisbane Conservatoire.

I'm really looking forward to the trip. I took part in the Australian National Championships last year so I know the standard of the bandsDr Robert Childs

Looking forward

Speaking to 4BR, he said: "I'm really looking forward to the trip. I took part in the Australian National Championships last year so I know the standard of the bands.

It'll be great to visit Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney and hopefully plant a few seeds to bring Grimethorpe back over for the Anniversary of the film Brassed Off in 2016!"