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Lito Fontana

Interview with Lito Fontana

October 29, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the man who has been the driving force behind the first Italian Championship.


Teatro Ventidio Basso

Welcome to the Italian National Championship

October 29, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks forward to the first Italian National Championship in Ascoli Piceno


Mike Lovatt

Interview with Mike Lovatt

October 19, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the great jazz trumpeter Mike Lovatt ahead of him playing music from the iconic Billy May.


Adam Gregory

Great launch for Brass for Africa campaign at British Open

September 15, 2016
The fantastic Brass for Africa charity enjoyed a wonderful launch day at the recent British Open at Symphony Hall in Birmingham — led by some great donations...


Symphony Hall

Interview with Bram Gay

September 12, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Bram Gay — a musician whose connection with the British Open goes back to 1943.


Peter Graham

Interview with Peter Graham

September 12, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to The Triumph of Time composer Peter Graham after the contest day


Bram Tovey

Interview with Bramwell Tovey.

September 12, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Bramwell Tovey to talk about his work with the National Youth Band of Great Britain, musical education and his next conducting job...


Stephen Mead

Interview with Steven Mead ahead of 2016 British Open

September 09, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Steven Mead and Adam Rapa about the criteria based adjudication system that Steven hopes will bring clarity to the judging process of contests.


Philip Smith

Interview with Philip Smith

August 07, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the great Philip Smith before he led the 2016 National Youth Band of Great Britain in concert in Morley.


Mareika Gray

Interview with Mareika Gray

August 07, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor Mareika Gray at the 2016 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain course


Edward Gregson

Interview with Edward Gregson

August 05, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Edward Gregson.


Childs

Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs

August 05, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to IBBSS Leader Prof Nicholas Childs about this year's course in Swansea.


IBBSS

Interview with a trio of first time delegates to the IBBSS

August 05, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to three players making their first trip to Swansea for the International Brass Band Summer School course.


IBBSS

Interview with Norwegian delegates on the 2016 IBBSS

August 05, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to two Norwegian delegates on the 2016 IBBSS in Swansea


Tom Hutchinson

Interview with Tom Hutchinson

August 05, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Cory principal cornet Tom Hutchinson to find out more about a busy year for the Besson artist...


Paul Mealor

Interview with Paul Mealor

August 01, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Paul Mealor at the National Youth Band of Wales annual course in Monmouth.


Glenn Van Looy

Interview with the National Youth Band of Wales

August 01, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to MD Tom Davoren, soloist Glenn Van Looy and two members of the National Youth Band of Wales.


Black Dyke Bandroom

Black Dyke heritage gains film addition

July 26, 2016
Black Dyke's plans to curate and celebrate its unique heritage has been made into a short film with a familiar accompanying tune...


Harmen

Interview with Harmen Vanhoorne

July 17, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Belgain cornet star Harmen Vanhoorne in Napier


Wellington

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.


David Bremner Wellington Brass

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.


Champions

Report & Results: 2016 New Zealand Champion of Champions Solo Competition

July 14, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox reports from the Blue Riband solo event of the New Zealand Championships in Napier and talks to Rachel Thomas — the newly crowned 2016 Champion of Champions.


James MacCafferty

Interview with James MacCafferty

July 07, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox gets his comeuppance in trying to teach modern media interview techniques to one delegate on the Allan Withington Conducting Course in Leeuwarden


Nick Walkley

Interview with Nick Walkley

July 07, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Nick Walkley as he prepares for the next chapter of his professional musical life....


Withington

Mette Hojen and Allan Withington in conducting conversation

July 07, 2016
Mette Hojen and Allan Withington discuss conducting aims, objectives and essential tips on their course in Leeuwarden...




Norwegian Championships

Final musical touches being put in their Bergen place

February 4 • 80 will be putting their own-choice and set-work pieces under final scrutiny ahead of the Norwegian National Championships this weekend.


Jamie Smith

Smith looking forward to Japanese tour

February 4 • Grimethorpe Colliery Band principal cornet Jamie Smith will head to Japan for a performance tour this Easter.


East Midlands

New march and hymn contest to fill gap in East Midlands

February 4 • A brand new event will take on 13th June at the Braybrooke Brewery and Taproom, North Northamptonshire.


gLYN AND hLEN

Busy January enjoyment for Williams duo

February 4 • Glyn and Helen Williams have enjoyed a busy start to 2026.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band

February 4 • Our inclusive non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, has vacancies for: . . Solo Cornet. Soprano Cornet. 2/3 Cornet.


Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band

February 4 • Our non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, seeks:. . Solo Euphonium . 1st Horn . 2nd Baritone .


Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band

February 4 • Our welcoming non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, has openings for: . Percussion, kit and tuned: a lovely pair of timps awaits you!.


Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor


               

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