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4BR Interview — Episode 5
August 28, 2025
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor David Bremner to find out more about the the vibrant brass band landscape in the southern hemisphere.
Report & Results: 2023 New Zealand National Championships
July 08, 2023
Wellington Brass lead the way in Dunedin as they make a landmark statement in winning the New Zealand national title for a record fifth time in a row.
Interview with David Bremner
July 19, 2022
4BR catches up with the conductor of Wellington Brass Band after they successfully defended their New Zealand National title in their home city.
4BR Interview with David Bremner
April 06, 2020
4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with conductor and professional musician David Bremner to find out what musical life is like in New Zealand — and what the banding future holds there.
Buzz off after New Zealand Nationals
July 09, 2019
Byron Newton will make his final appearance with defending champion Wellington Brass at the forthcoming New Zealand National Championships.
Newton becomes Welsh associate
August 08, 2018
The leading New Zealand euphonium player Byron Newton has been made a Honorary Associate of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff.
Seaman looks to lead Wellington to double glory
May 31, 2018
Welsh conductor Nigel Seaman will be heading to the southern hemisphere next week to lead Wellington Brass as they look to make it a Tasman Sea double at the New Zealand National Championships.
Seaman to rack up the air miles
January 24, 2018
Nigel Seaman is to head downunder to conduct Wellington Brass at the Australian National Championships.
Bremner to bid National farewell
February 07, 2017
The driving force behind the rise of New Zealand National Champion Wellington Brass is to step down from his role as MD after this year's National contest in its home city.
Wellington enjoy warmth of hospitality
September 09, 2016
The New Zealand Champion has been having a great time on their visit to the UK for the British Open — thanks to the warm welcome given to them by their hosts.
Wellington enhance their British Open Centre Stage presence
September 08, 2016
The New Zealand champion will certainly look the part as they take to the stage at Symphony Hall on the weekend thanks to Centre Stage Uniforms.
World Rankings — August update
August 27, 2016
The latest update of the Band Supplies — 4barsrest.com World Rankings see minimal changes near the top as we approach the autumn contest season.
Interview with Byron Newton and David Bremner
July 17, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the solo euphonium and conductor of Wellington Brass to ask how they are looking forward to their appearance at the British Open.
Report & Results: 2016 New Zealand National Championships
July 16, 2016
Wellington Brass fire a 11,530 mile warning shot towards Symphony Hall after claiming a fourth New Zealand National 'Triumph' in Napier.
Newton makes a buzz with new euphonium concerto
May 19, 2015
New Zealand euphonium star Byron Newton gives premiere of a new concerto by composer Anthony Ritchie in Wellington.
Buzz settles in to NZ life
December 12, 2012
Former Tredegar principal euphonium settles back to homeland musical life with a little help from friends and Besson.
