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National Childrens Band

Interview with Russell Gray

July 28, 2022
We catch up with the guest conductor of this year's National Childrens Band of Great Britain to talk about the current course, the music to be performed — and just how brilliantly busy things are each day...


Nilssen

Interview with Karianne Flatene Nilssen

July 26, 2022
4BR is joined by Norwegian trombonist Karianne Flatene Nilssen who is currently in Taunton where she is both a tutor and guest soloist with the National Childrens Band of Great Britain.


IBBSS

Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs

July 25, 2022
We catch up with the Course Director of the International Brass Band Summer School to find out what is in store for delegates at Swansea University Bay Campus in Wales next week.


Harper

Interview with Philip Harper

July 24, 2022
We catch up with the Cory MD as he prepares to take the reins at the National Youth Brass Band of Wales, as well as heading on his own travels to Sweden and with Cory to South Korea.


Bromley

Interview with Mark Bromley

July 22, 2022
We catch up with the CEO of the National Youth Brass Bands of Great Britain to find out what they have been up to and what is in store on their their annual courses this year.


Crookston

Interview with Kenny Crookston

July 20, 2022
We catch up with the CEO of Brass Bands England to find out more about the reasons behind the decisions to make significant changes to the National Youth Band Championships of Great Britain.


David Bremner

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.


kERKRADE

Bands set for world title challenges in Kerkrade

July 08, 2022
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Jappie Dijkstra about the competitions taking place at the World Music Contest festival in Kerkrade this weekend.


Brass for Africa

Interview with Jim Trott of Brass for Africa

July 02, 2022
We talk to Jim Trott from the Brass for Africa charity as a group of 12 players prepare to touch down in Europe for a very special tour of performances at the WMC in Kerkrade, Switzerland and Germany.


Heavy bottom caps

Tom Hutchinson talks ABC...

June 22, 2022
The Cory star talks about the new Adjustable Bottom Caps which he now endorses and puts his name to...


Jonathan Pippen

4BR Brass Things Review...

June 19, 2022
Jonathan Pippen takes a closer look at the latest Mercer & Barker bass trombone mouthpieces.


Howard Snell

European Memories: Interview with Howard Snell

April 19, 2022
We talk to Howard Snell about some of his European Championship memories — from Desford and Daphnis and Eikanger's Enigmas to Foden's fire breathing Dragon...


Bach

European Memories: Interview with Michael Bach

April 18, 2022
We recall the European memories of Michael Bach who led Brass Band Burgermusik Luzern to the title in 2014, but who has also enjoyed a long family connection with the event.


Hudson

European memories: Interview with Nick Hudson

April 15, 2022
We talk to the former Foden's trombone star who gave one of the most memorable individual performances on 'The Year of the Dragon' to help his band claim the European title in Cardiff in 1992.


Kilroy

European Memories: Interview with Mike Kilroy

April 14, 2022
We talk to the Chairperson of Brass Bands England about his European memories — as a player, administrator and a brass band fan.


Tom Brevik

European Memories: Interview with Tom Brevik

April 12, 2022
We recall European memories with Tom Brevik — the Norwegian conductor who led Manger Musikklag at the first European Championship contest at the Royal Albert Hall in 1978.


mCcANN

European Memories: Interview with Phillip McCann

April 11, 2022
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the legendary Black Dyke Band principal cornet player about his memories of the first European Championships and how the event has developed.


Andatonheim

Interview with Irene Anda and Grethe Tonheim

April 10, 2022
We catch up with conductor Irene Anda and Norwegian trombone star Grethe Tonheim as they prepare to inspire the young players on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter Course in Harrogate.


Glyn Williams

Interview with Glyn Williams

April 09, 2022
We catch up with the Cory euphonium star who recently led Aldbourne Band to their first top section Area success in 40 years in Cheltenham.


bbca

Interview with James Holt

April 07, 2022
We talk to the Chairperson of the Brass Band Conductor Association about its flagship Conducting Competition.


Dowdeswell

Interview with Louis Dowdeswell

March 28, 2022
We catch up with the trumpet star to talk about his forthcoming musical collaboration with Cory Band at the Gala Concert of the European Brass Band Championships in Birmingham — as well as find out more about his playing background.


Basiten

Friday interview with Bastien Baumet

March 18, 2022
We talk with the French euphonium star Bastien Baumet following the news that he has decided to step away from playing with Paris Brass Band to concentrate on his burgeoning solo and educating career.


Paul Andrews

Thursday interview with Paul Andrews

March 17, 2022
We catch up with conductor Paul Andrews as he announces that he will step down from his role as MD at Wingates Band after nine years at the helm.


Black Dyke

2022 Yorkshire Regional Championship podcast review

March 11, 2022
A special podcast review looks back at the action and how the titles were won and lost in Huddersfield...


Europeans

Interview with Nigel Stevens

March 10, 2022
With the European Championships on the horizon we find out more about the progress being made towards the prestigious event.




Flowers

Flowers stars to inspire next generation

September 16 • The Oxfordshire & District Brass Bands Association will host a special youth workshop with members of Flowers Band — so get along.


Royston

Balsom return to Royston gains BBC coverage

September 16 • Award winning trumpeter recently returned to her brass banding roots as she prepared for her final concert appearance at the Last Night of the Proms.


Red Admiral

Live stream for Red Admiral watching

September 16 • If you can't make it to the Red Admiral Entertainment contest later this month you can sit back an enjoy it at home instead.


BBE Podcast

Brass Band Podcast Season 2: The Next Generation

September 16 • The second season of BBE's popular podcast series returns exploring the themes of the future of brass bands, leadership, and music-making.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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