Dave Kinross is joined by the Managing Director of the Centre Stage Group, Martin Gernon to discuss the potential risks of transmission and how some trials conducted in conjunction with Brass Bands England has led to his product Moisture Guard.

Brass Band Podcast - Time Capsule: Russell Gray

Jul 12th, 2020 39m 30s

Martyn is back with his journey through the contesting archives. Russell Gray joins him this week to discuss a legendary Nationals win for Leyland on a piece that perfectly encapsulated the band’s story at the time and with a little bit of Roal

Brass Band Podcast - Norway's Return to the Band Room

Jul 5th, 2020 1h

In this episode, Dave and Martyn are joined by Viggo Bjorge of the Eikanger Bjorsvik Band and a familiar voice, Kenny Crookston the CEO of Brass Bands England. In an incredibly revealing insight, Viggo discusses everything from social distancin

Brass Band Podcast - Time Capsule: Garry Cutt

Jun 21st, 2020 34m

Two weeks before the British Open in 2004, Garry Cutt was at home ignoring the debut of the X Factor and was anticipating a day’s listening and socialising instead of conducting. Here is the story of how he took on a job nine days before the bi

Brass Band Podcast - Time Capsule: Sandy Smith

Jun 7th, 2020 52m 9s

1985 was a golden year for Black Dyke Mills, winning a clean sweep of contests including the Yorkshire Areas, Europeans, the Open and the Nationals. It is the final victory, on John McCabe’s masterpiece Cloudcatcher Fells, that Sandy Smith join

Brass Band Podcast - Time Capsule: Sheona Wade

May 24th, 2020 50m 56s

Martyn is joined by Sheona Wade to give retrospect on YBS's European Championship win of 2004. A huge 6 point winning margin between the set test of St Magnus and their own choice of Music of the Sphere's, cemented the contest firmly as one of

Brass Band Podcast - Time Capsule: Michael Fowles

May 17th, 2020 50m 31s

In the third of the Time Capsule series, Martyn reflects on the 1992 European Championships with Mike Fowles, who gives an insight into Brittania Building Society's iconic Own Choice Performance of Year of the Dragon.

Brass Band Podcast - Social Distancing and Public Confidence in Banding

May 12th, 2020 44m 40s

Dave and Martyn discuss the cancellation of The Open and Brass in Concert which has cast more uncertainty on the shape of banding in the future. They also examine the effect that social distancing and public confidence will have on the economic

Brass Band Podcast - Time Capsule: Gwyn Thomas

May 3rd, 2020 49m

In the second episode of the series, Martyn discusses the completion of the Cory Band's Albert Hall hat-trick with legendary soprano player, Gwyn Thomas. The band, under Major Arthur Kenney had to fight off a strong performance by Sun Life from

Frank Renton: Still Listening to the Band - One Last Time

Apr 29th, 2020 44m 50s

With brass fireworks, sublime, soloing and brilliant arrangements Frank brings the curtain down on this series for brasspass.tv with some of his all-time favourite recordings. Thanks for being there.

Brass Band Podcast - The Sectional Structure Debate

Apr 26th, 2020 49m 51s

With the Lockdown due to continue for the foreseeable future Dave and Martyn discuss the reality of the continuing disruption to the contesting season. They also look at the points raised in 4BR's round table debate on sectional restructure.

Brass Band Podcast - Time Capsule: Steve Stewart

Apr 19th, 2020 47m 57s

Martyn brings you the first "Time Capsule" where he aims to transport us back to the memorable events of our banding past.Steve Stewart of The Cory Band, recollects his part in another dominant ensemble of its time, Desford Colliery Band.A Na

Frank Renton: Still Listening to the Band - Ep 51

Apr 13th, 2020 45m

In this, the penultimate episode of these podcasts, Frank revisits just about his favourite album ever, celebrates a piece he considers to be a brass band classic and wonders just what Michael Nymann would have written had anyone been brave eno

Brass Band Podcast - Lockdown and Disruption to the Area Contests

Apr 12th, 2020 48m 3s

The return of the Brass Band Podcast sees Martyn Ramsay join Dave Kinross to discuss the unprecedented times we find ourselves in. The rapid onset of the Covid 19 Pandemic in the UK, brought about disruption to the Area Contest series. Dave and

Frank Renton: Still Listening to the Band - Ep 50

Apr 2nd, 2020 44m 41s

In these ‘lock down’ days Frank has 45 minutes of pure enjoyment including one of the shortest and most popular marches, some amazing solo playing and film and dance music to soothe the soul. Sit back and, unless you’re driving, close your eye

Frank Renton: Still Listening to the Band - Ep 49

Apr 2nd, 2020 44m 5s

Frank recalls introducing the legendary Hans Ganch to the brass band audience for the first time and celebrates following the careers of talented young players who become leading lights in the music.

Frank Renton: Still Listening to the Band - Ep 48

Mar 3rd, 2020 45m 51s

An episode full of original music for brass band some of it bringing together the best contemporary talents such as Lucy Pankhurst’s Concerto written for Owen Farr alongside music by the brass band’s most popular living composer Philip Sparke w

Frank Renton: Still Listening to the Band - Ep 47

Feb 18th, 2020 44m 54s

With the recent passing of Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas at the amazing age of 103 we’ve come to the end of that bit of movie history. Frank thought we’d have our own trip down memory lane now with some of the great songs from the golden age of

Frank Renton: Still Listening to the Band - Ep 46

Feb 2nd, 2020 45m 4s

Frank has 2 tracks from our new double cd made up of music recorded at our first band of the year competition last year and including great performances by Cory, Black Dyke, Fodens, Brighouse to name but three, O and of course, music from the w

Frank Renton: Still Listening to the Band - Ep 45

Feb 1st, 2020 45m 39s

Frank indulges in some cornet nostalgia from 1958 with star player James Scott with Munn & Felton’s (Footwear) Band, he remembers a great recording session with the Fairey Band and Philip Lawrence and ends with classic Edward Gregson in this sp

Frank Renton: Still Listening to the Band - Ep 44

Jan 22nd, 2020 44m 10s

In this first episode of a new decade, and just for you, Frank is going through the flames, he drops in on a certain lady called Ruby, on the bright side we can all enjoy one of the loveliest trombone sounds you’ll ever hear. There’s a bit of t

Frank Renton: Still Listening to the Band - Ep 42

Dec 24th, 2019 44m 44s

We’re off to the races, to the Deep South and heading north of the border down the Highland way. Frank recalls the long lamented Royal Doulton Band and Paul Muff plays a little gem of a solo with Brass Band Burgermusik Luzern. Our next Episode

Frank Renton: Still Listening to the Band Christmas Special - Ep 43

Dec 24th, 2019 1h

Whether you’re doing some last-minute wrapping, preparing the sprouts or jetting off on a festive holiday this hour of brilliant brass music is just the thing to have with you. Frank recalls conducting Sleigh Bells and Brass, a Brass Band of B

Frank Renton: Still Listening to the Band - Ep 41

Nov 26th, 2019 45m 36s

Top C’s and Tiara’sThere is a great tradition of the brass band playing arrangements of music from the opera house, and many a music lover, including people like Frank himself, got their first experience of the music from playing it in a ban

Frank Renton: Still Listening to the Band - Ep 40

Nov 12th, 2019 44m 24s

Brass in Concert is one of the blue ribband events in the UK brass calendar. Some of the best bands in the country are regularly joined by some brilliant visitors from both Europe and the USA. It takes place in the opulent surrounding of the S