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Buckley

Interview with Tony Small & C Brian Buckley

July 29, 2010
4BR talks exclusively to two men of brass to find out more about their views on Arts Council cut backs in the Principality.


Lippeatt

Lippeatt delight at Summit outcome

July 07, 2010
4BR talks to Stan Lippeatt following the conclusion of the Brass Band Summit Conference in Birmingham.


mORRIS

Rusty enjoys the Natural State in UK

July 07, 2010
4BR talks to Rusty Morris, MD of the Natural State Band from Little Rock, Arkansas on their recent trip to the UK.


yEO

Yeo enjoys umpteenth visit

July 07, 2010
4BR talks to bass trombone star Doug Yeo on his latest trip to the UK.


Brian Buckley

ABBA explains self categorisation process

July 04, 2010
C. Brian Buckley explains more about the adjudicator's self categorisation process.


Fairey

Fairey trio celebrate English victory

June 29, 2010
4BR talks exclusively to three happy Fairey (Geneva) players after their long overdue major victory at Preston on the weekend.


Judges

Judges tell all about Eden

June 29, 2010
4BR talks exclusively to the three men in the box at the English Nationals in Preston


Taylor

Taylor made delight at end of Fairey drought

June 29, 2010
4BR talks to Fairey (Geneva) stalwart Brian Taylor following the band's English National victory that ends a seven year major drought.


Morgan

BFBB encouraged by English quality

June 29, 2010
4BR talks exclusively to Robert Morgan MBE at the conclusion of the English National Championship in Preston on the weekend.


St Georges Hall

Interview with Yorkshire Championship Section judges

March 08, 2010
4BR talks to C. Brian Buckley and Derek Broadbent after the conclusion of the Yorkshire Area Championship Section.


St George's Hall

Interview with Yorkshire 1st Section judges

March 08, 2010
4BR talks to adjudicators Kevin Wadsworth and Lynda Nicholson after the 1st Section Yorkshire Area Contest.


St Georges Hall

Interview with Yorkshire 2nd Section judges

March 08, 2010
4BR talks to C. Brian Buckley and Steve Pritchard-Jones after the Yorkshire Area Second Section.


St Georges Hall

Interview with Owen Wedgwood

March 08, 2010
4BR talks to Dr Owen Wedgwood — the winning conductor of Knottingley, after they take the Second Section Area title in Bradford.


St Georges Hall

Interview with Yorkshire 4th Section judges

March 08, 2010
4BR talks to one of the judges after the Fourth Section Yorkshire Regional Contest


Davoren

Wales set for Brass Festival

February 26, 2010
4BR speaks to Tom Davoren as he announces landmark Welsh New Brass Festival.


Childs

Childs ready for Carnegie Hall debut

February 18, 2010
4BR talks to David Childs as he prepares for his Carnegie Hall debut.


Grieghallen

Sketches from Norway 6

February 09, 2010
4BR talks to John Wallace, Torodd Wigum and Maurice Hamers about the Elite Section and their thoughts on adjudicating in the open.


Griehall

Sketches from Norway 5

February 09, 2010
4BR talks to adjudicator Gavin David Lee to find out what he thought of the playing in the 1st and 2nd Divisions in Bergen.


Mead

Sketches from Norway 4

February 09, 2010
4BR talks to Steven Mead about Norwegian open adjudication


David Roberts

Sketches from Norway 3

February 08, 2010
4BR talks to Dave Roberts — just after he had directed the 1st Division winning performance of Sandefjord Brass Symposium.


Hudson

Sketches from Norway 2

February 08, 2010
4BR talks exclusively to John Hudson about his life, work and views on the Norwegian banding scene.


Grieghallen

Sketches from Norway

February 08, 2010
4BR talks to Stig Rydland about the success of the 2010 Norwegian Championships, and what the future holds.


Barry

Barry's Butlins bonanza

February 01, 2010
4BR talks to composer Darrol Barry following the announcement that five of his works are to be used at Butlins in 2011.


Lippeatt

Lippeatt lays out agenda

January 10, 2010
Stan Lippeatt tells 4BR just how he intends to lead ABBA into the second decade of the 21st century.


Biggs

Biggs excited by Masters move

January 10, 2010
Philip Biggs tells 4BR that the Masters has entered an exciting new era with its move to Kettering.




Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


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


Rob Nesbitt

BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

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