A podcast where we explore the rich culture and history of the brass banding world. Each episode myself and a guest will delve into a topic from the brass band past - contests, conductors, clothing and everything in between.
Episodes
Jul 13, 2023
Jul 13, 2023
30 min
In this episode I speak to band member and archivist Robert Fraser about Whitburn Band's exhibition at the Whitburn Community Museum, some band legends and a few interesting discoveries they made along the way.
Whitburn Band website
Whitburn Band YouTube
Whitburn Community Museum
Friends of Whitburn Community Museum
The Living Memory Association
Every episode a portion of the ad revenue is donated to an organisation chosen by our guest - this week its the Whitburn Band.
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Podcast music is Mephistopheles performed by the Illinois Brass Band
Jun 29, 2023
Jun 29, 2023
34 min
In this episode I speak bandsman and author Chris Ord about his memories and experiences of the Northumberland Miner's Picnic. We chat about band rivalry, the late great Jimmy Shepherd and how to get everyone to be your best mate in the pub on Picnic Day.
Every episode a portion of the ad revenue is donated to an organisation chosen by our guest - this week its the Jayess Newbiggin Band.
This episode is dedicated to James "Jimmy" Shepherd
Chris Ord Amazon
Chris Ord Author Facebook
Jayess Newbiggin Brass Band
Woodhorn Museum
Mik Critchlow Photography
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Podcast music is Mephistopheles performed by the Illinois Brass Band
Jun 18, 2023
Jun 18, 2023
29 min
In this episode I speak to researcher Gavin Holman, the owner of Internet Bandsman's Everything Within discussing how band histories are discovered, recorded and saved for the future. We chat about resources available, first contests and a brass band family taking things to a whole new level.
Every episode a portion of the ad revenue is donated to an organisation chosen by our guest – this week it’s IBEW
http://www.ibew.org.uk/
If you like the podcast you can support it by leaving a tip or buying a perk - including asking my next guest a question or getting a shoutout via PodInBox
Podcast music - Mephistopheles performed by the Illinois Brass Band
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