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Manger

Flaten to take up future residency with Manger

October 25, 2023
Tormod Flaten will take on the Resident Musical Director role at Manger Musikklag in Autumn 2024.


MANGER

Manger look to return to success with new signings

July 05, 2023
Five former players return to Manger Musikklag as they look ahead to a busy Autumn series of events.


Manger

Winter days end at Manger

June 19, 2023
Manger Musikklag say a fond farewell to conductor Martin Winter.


Allan Withington

Interview with Allan Withington

April 28, 2023
4BR talks to Allan Withington about his past, present and future musical intentions — from Stavanger and Manger to his conducting school in Leeuwarden and the forthcoming European Championships in Malmo.


Prof David King

King to return to Manger

November 17, 2022
Prof David King will lead Manger Musikklag at the Norwegian National Championships next year


mNAGER

Manger launch new CD for centenary celebrations

September 16, 2022
Manger Musikklag's centenary gala concert at Bergen's Grieghallen will also be marked by teh launch of their anniversary double CD, 'Mangnitude'.


Martin Winter

Wednesday interview with Martin Winter

February 09, 2022
We catch up with the acclaimed player, conductor, composer and arranger ahead of a special concert featuring the bands of Manger, Eikanger and Krohnengen at the Grieg Hall this weekend.


bRASWWIND

Norway reopens to the sound of Brass and Wind

October 01, 2021
Norway returns to musical normality this weekend with three days of wonderful contemporary music making at the BrassWind.festival.


Contest Performance

4BR Awards: 2020 Contest Performance of the Year

January 01, 2021
The winner is...


Manger

Manger welcome back sop star

August 30, 2020
The well known figure of Kjetil Morken returns to fill the soprano cornet seat at Manger Musikklag after a little bit of a break away...


Joseph Cook

5 minute masterclass reminder with Joseph Cook

April 08, 2020
Geneva artist Joseph Cook (and son Edvard) give a timely 5 minute reminder to keep practising during the Coronavirus lockdown...


Manger Musikklag

World Rankings — November update

November 15, 2018
Manger Musikklag move closer to the top 10 following their recent success at the SIDDIS entertainment contest in Stavanger.


Chanel

Chanel inspires artistic success for Manger

May 29, 2018
Allan Withington's latest collaboration production has gained widespread critical acclaim after its premiere in Bergen.


Chanel

Withington prepares for a whiff of Chanel Nr 5...

May 23, 2018
The extraordinary story of the iconic Coco Chanel will be brought to life in Bergen this weekend thanks to Allan Withington and Manger Musikklag Band.


Martin Winter

Winter is here as King of the North returns to Manger

October 13, 2017
Martin Winter returns to residency in Manger as Norwegian band announces major changes in personnel.


Manger

Following Manger: All over bar the shouting...

July 09, 2017
We catch up with Allan Withington following Manger's Sunday programme performance in Kerkrade.


Manger

Following Manger: It's a game of two halves

July 09, 2017
With the set work performance out of the way, MD Allan Withington looks forward to the next 45 minutes of music making...


Manger

Following Manger: No last minute nerves

July 08, 2017
Horn player and logistics organiser Tina Kvamme is certainly focussed on the tasks ahead...


Manger

Following Manger: On the bus....

July 08, 2017
The defending champion is on its way to the venue for their first performance in defence of their title.


Score

Following Manger: Last minute thoughts from the MD

July 08, 2017
Allan Withington gives some last minute thoughts about the contest performance to come....


Manger

Following Manger: Allan Withington's last rehearsal tips

July 08, 2017
Allan Withington reveals just what he wants to happen at the last rehearsal before the Saturday evening set work


Manger

Introduction to the World Music Championship

July 08, 2017
4BR is in Kerkrade for the World Music Championship — and following the defending champion, Manger Musikklag


Joseph Cook

Interview with Joseph Cook

July 05, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Manger's star tuba player Joseph Cook about musical and personal life in Norway after making the move nearly three years ago.


Espen with Manger

New perc change at Bjorsvik Brass

March 17, 2017
The highly respected percussionist Espen Haukas will be enjoying a slightly more relaxed form of musical excellence from now on in Norway...


Brass Wind

Dark Arteries gains Norwegian acclaim

October 13, 2016
Manger Musikklag give Norwegian premiere of brass band score to 'Dark Arteries' by Gavin Higgins.




Whit Friday

Bands asked to make special note of practice for Whit Friday

April 26 • If your band is going to take part on the Saddleworth & Oldham Whit Friday contest circuit this year please take time to read the practice notes...


Pemberton

Pemberton's current and future stars shine on solo day

April 26 • There was a full day of great music making displayed by the Pemberton Old Wigan Band organisation — helped along the way by Helen and Glyn Williams


rATBY

Report & Results: 2024 NWABBA Buxton Contest

April 25 • Ratby Co-operative, Dobcross Silver and Matlock enjoy their contesting day out at Buxton in taking the top prize silverware.


Ray Farr flugels

Sound boost for Ray Farr flugels

April 25 • There has been is a crescendo of demand for Ray Farr flugels with players across the UK and Europe finding the unique sound of the instruments to their (and judges) liking.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band - Reading Festival of Brass: Open Workshop Rehearsal

Saturday 27 April • St Laurence Church, Reading RG1 3EJ


London Central Fellowship Band - Hemel Hempstead Salvation Army

Saturday 27 April • Waterhouse St, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1ES


Haverhill Silver Band - Friends' Requests

Sunday 28 April • Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 8AR


Boarshurst Silver Band - Sunday Brass Concert - Stockport Silver Band

Sunday 28 April • Boarshurst Band Club, Greenbridge Lane OL3 7EW


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 3 May • Palanga Konsortu, Vytauta st. 43, LT-00135, Palanga 43, LT-00135


Olney Brass

April 25 • Friendly & ambitious 2nd section L&SC area brass band, based in Newport Pagnell (near Milton Keynes) currently seeking a SOLO CORNET player to complete our line-up. We have a good variety of contests, concerts & community events throughout the year.


Olney Brass

April 25 • Friendly & ambitious 2nd section L&SC area brass band, based in Newport Pagnell (near Milton Keynes) currently seeking a REPIANO CORNET player to complete our line-up. We have a good variety of contests, concerts & community events throughout the year.


Olney Brass

April 25 • Friendly & ambitious 2nd section L&SC area brass band, based in Newport Pagnell (near Milton Keynes) currently seeking a Eb Bass player to complete our line-up. We have a good variety of contests, concerts & community events throughout the year.


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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