News / 2009
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Manger set for Szilvay
January 26, 2009
Orchestral conductor Peter Szilvay will conduct Manger Musikklag at Norwegian Nationals.
King returns
January 24, 2009
Professor David King is to make a shock return to top level banding as Brighouse & Rastrick announce his appointment as their new professional conductor.
Crowther departs from Grimethorpe
January 23, 2009
Shaun Crowther talks exclusively to 4BR about his decision to leave Grimethorpe and what has been going on since the departure of Roger Webster from the band.
Hindmarsh excited by RNCM highlights
January 23, 2009
RNCM Festival of Brass Artistic Director Paul Hindmarsh has spoken to 4BR about the forthcoming highlights of the Vinter inspired weekend in Manchester.
Butlins link to Crystal Skulls and Steven Spielberg
January 23, 2009
What's the link between a Mayan crystal skull, a boxing belt, Steven Spielberg and Redbridge winning the Butlins Mineworkers Trophy?
4BR Money List
January 23, 2009
Someone has to be the early leader in the money making stakes each year – and after their Butlins win its Redbridge with plenty of dosh in the bank.
4BR Bookies
January 23, 2009
The latest odds have been set by 'Honest Ted — the Punters Friend' — from Yeovil and Norway to the regionals, the new MD at Brighouse and top man at Grimey.
Oz Nationals line up
January 22, 2009
The list of bands entered in the 2009 Australian Nationals has been released.
Aussies in Paris
January 22, 2009
Two Australians provide input to the French Nationals this weekend.
Cumby delight
January 22, 2009
The Butlins Best Soloist talks exclusively to 4BR about her delight at winning the Geoff Dove Award – as well her interesting background and entry into the mysterious world of top section brass banding…
Shirebrook in Unison
January 22, 2009
MD Mark Wilcockson talks to 4BR about how his band retained its Butlins Third Section title and how he may get a bit of a reputation for cruising bars looking for new players…
Action Research Championships
January 22, 2009
Exciting line up of bands get ready for Action Research Youth Championships.
French National Championships 2009
January 22, 2009
The first National of the year are set to take place in Paris.
Besson Scottish Solo and Ensemble Championships 2009
January 22, 2009
Scottish Brass Band Association announce details of this year's event.
New Associate at Faireys
January 22, 2009
Fairey announce Jeff Sparkes as their new associate conductor.
Simone Rebello Workshop
January 22, 2009
Simone Rebello will be leading a free workshop for the West of Scotland Brass Band Association.
Band conductors take on the military
January 22, 2009
Two conducting students from Durham University take on the military on home turf.
YBS Concert drop out of Regionals
January 22, 2009
YBS Concert Band has taken the decision not to compete at the Yorkshire Regional Championships.
New Twiss at Longridge
January 22, 2009
The Longridge Band has announced the signing of star soprano player Ian Twiss.
St Stythians announce new MD
January 22, 2009
James Burns is the new man in the middle at St Stythians in Cornwall.
Telford's 10 hour marathon
January 22, 2009
Abraham Darby Academy to put their noses to the musical grindstone to raise World Championship funds.
Kingdom celebrate
January 22, 2009
Kingdom Brass hold inaugural Youth Solo Contest to help celebrate their first year of their youth initiative.
New Era for Enfield Citadel Band
January 22, 2009
Jonathan Corry has been commissioned as the new Bandmaster at Enfield Citadel Band.
The Sparke Report
January 20, 2009
Adjudicator Philip Sparke tells 4BR how and why the Mineworkers title was won by Redbridge Brass in Skegness on the weekend.
