BeyonD The BArlines

'Beyond the Barlines' features Frank in conversation with some of the brass world's most important players, composers and conductors. 

There are details and free excerpts of all of our 'Beyond the Barlines' interviews below, and please subscribe to listen to the full programmes and future editions - there are two new programmes a month.

Liz Lane
November 11, 2022

Liz Lane

In this edition of Beyond the Barlines Frank is in conversation with the composer Liz Lane, whose music has been described as 'spell-binding', 'moving', 'powerful', 'sensitive', 'stunning' as well as 'brilliantly creative'.


 

The British Open 2022
September 14, 2022

The British Open 2022

In this special edition Frank is at the British Open, talking to well-known brass band personalities about the music, their day, their achievements and of course about the strange circumstances of this year’s championship as the nation mourns for Her Majesty the Queen.


 

Jack Stamp
June 13, 2022

Jack Stamp

Jack Stamp is the Grimethorpe Colliery Band’s new International Composer in Residence and is coming to the UK to work with the band for the first time.


 

Paul Cosh
January 28, 2022

Paul Cosh

This podcast is the story of a life rich in music and of a passion to help others, so join me for an inspirational conversation with Paul Cosh, where we go ‘Beyond the Barlines’.

David Thornton
September 10, 2021

David Thornton

In my next Beyond the Barlines interview, the current conductor of Grimethorpe
David Thornton takes me behind the scenes during the turmoil of the Covid pandemic.
Jonathan Bates
August 13, 2021

Jonathan Bates

In my next Beyond the Barlines interview, Jonathan Bates maps out a bright and developing future for banding and brass players in a post pandemic musical landscape.