Mark Good and Iwan Fox on banding, the pandemic and the future | episode 16

Mark Good and Iwan Fox on banding, the pandemic and the future | episode 16

Author: brassbandsontherecord January 18, 2021 Duration: 46:03
Mark Good, editor of British Bandsman, and Iwan Fox, editor of 4barsrest, reflect on the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world of brass bands and consider how the future might look in the medium term and beyond. From online banding to new music and the composers writing it, from contests big and small to seeking out audiences, the pair discuss the current climate and the need for a shift in perspective. But first, Iwan looks back on the past few months and the time he would usually spend tucked away in the corner of concert halls large and small listening to bands in action…

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