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Dean Radio

Brass band music heard in the Forest once again

August 24, 2018
Music from Flowers and Parkend Silver Bands mark the return of the popular 'Strike up the Brass' radio show.


Flowers

Kapitol sets out the cathedral Flowers

May 19, 2018
Flowers Band will be presenting the first of a series of Cathedral Concerts in Gloucester this evening — with music for all the family (the Royals included).


Dr Bob Childs

Father, son and the Flowers post...

April 25, 2018
Dr Robert Childs will take over from David Childs as the new Musical Director of Flowers Band.


Flowers

Flowers prepare for move to new home

April 20, 2018
The Flowers Band will return to the heart of Gloucester as they make final arrangements to move into new rehearsal home.


fLOWERS

Kapitol Promotions launch Cathedral Concert series

April 05, 2018
The organisers of the National Championships of Great Britain have launched the first of their Cathedral Concert series promotions featuring Flowers Band


Riviera Centre

Report & Result: 2018 West of England Regional Championships: Championship Section

March 11, 2018
It was a Childs double in Torquay as David and Robert lead Flowers and Woodfalls to Kensington.


Flowers Cheer

Report & Results: 2018 Butlins Mineworkers Championships: Championship Section

January 14, 2018
Flowers regain contest prestige and ambition with Butlins victory under David Childs.


Brothers

Sykes thrilled at Open return

September 08, 2017
Trombonist Stephen Sykes will be making his contest return at the British Open this weekend with Flowers Band


Emily Evans

Flowers make EE horn connection

August 28, 2017
The talented young horn star Emily Evans is the latest signing at Flowers ahead of their British Open challenge.


Lode Violet

Flowers to lead with Violet colouring

August 23, 2017
One of Europe's finest young talents has signed for Flowers to lead their British Open challenge on principal cornet.


David Childs

Flowers confirm Open leadership under Childs

August 08, 2017
David Childs has been confirmed as Principal Conductor at Flowers Band and will lead them at the British Open next month.


Andrew Smith

Smith puts family first as he retires from top role at Flowers

July 11, 2017
Andrew Smith has called time on his principal cornet role at Flowers Band


Signing

Flowers make Crompton signing

April 20, 2017
The experienced Carole Crompton takes on the solo baritone role at Flowers Band.


David Childs

Childs to assist with guest baton role with Flowers

April 12, 2017
Following the departure of Paul Holland, it has been announced that David Childs will lead the band as a guest conductor.


Paul Holland

Holland resigns from Flowers role

April 11, 2017
After eight years of unprecedented success Paul Holland has resigned from his role as Musical Director of Flowers Band


Court

Flowers Band issue Downie case statement

December 14, 2016
The Flowers Band issue a public statement concerning the legal case of former Band Manager and percussionist Lee Downie.


Flowers Band

Jameson takes euph lead from Childs at Flowers

August 05, 2016
Grant Jameson takes over the solo euphonium role at Flowers as David Childs confirms departure.


Grant Jameson

Jameson hits targets with £10,000 award

June 10, 2016
American euphonium star Grant Jameson claims the £10,000 top prize package after being selected as the winner of a Musicians Company Award.


Flowers

Report & Results: 2016 French Open

June 08, 2016
Flowers break the Da Vinci code to claim French Open title in Amboise with section wins for Lockwood, Amersfoort, Brass Berry and Brass Band Oceane.


Lee Downie

Flowers blow as driving force resigns

May 06, 2016
One of the main driving forces behind the Flowers Band has resigned from the Butlins and West of England Regional Champions.


Flowers Band

World Rankings: February update

February 26, 2016
Flowers blooming with early contest season success.


Flowers

New Turner exhibition at Flowers

January 23, 2016
The experienced duo of Chris Turner and Danny Winder add extra strength to Butlins Champions.


Flowers

Culross heads to Flowers for Open

August 24, 2015
An imminent family arrival sees Flowers sign Iain Culross and Harmen Vanhoorne to lead from the principal seat for British Open and National Final.


Folwers in action

Flowers draw acclaim for artistic exhibition

July 04, 2015
The Flowers Band has gained widespread critical acclaim for its musical contribution to the renowned Cheltenham Music Festival.


Paul Bennett

Flowers capture Bennett

June 25, 2015
The Butlins champion moves quickly to secure the services of former Fairey solo horn Paul Bennett.




Besson

Roberston heads home for musical weekend

May 18 • Besson star Chris Robertson has a busy weekend of workshops and adjudications as he returns to Aberdeen and Perth.


Cross

Death of Keith Hollinshead

May 18 • The death has been announced of the former player, conductor and administrator who played a central role in the British Open Championships.


Whit Friday

Whit Friday emphasise Code of Practice to bands

May 18 • Organisers state that if you wish to take part in the Saddleworth & Oldham Whit Friday contests, then please respect and follow the rules, guidelines and event Code of Practice.


BlackDyke Band

Black Dyke Festival Workshops

May 17 • There is the opportunity to work alongside the stars of Black Dyke Band at their 'Brass Festival' Day in Huddersfield in June.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 24 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


PEMBERTON OLD WIGAN DW BRASS BANDS - Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra

Friday 7 June • St. Michaels Church. Duke street. Wigan WN1 2BJ


Wotton-under-Edge Silver Band - Foden's Band

Sunday 23 June • Renishaw Innovation Centre,. New Mills, Kingswood, Wotton-under-Edge,. Gloucestershire GL12 8JR


West Midlands Police Band - Sovereign Brass and Brett Baker (Trombone)

Sunday 23 June • Tipton Green Methodist Church. Park Lane West. Tipton. Sandwell. DY1 4QF


Brass Bands England - Youth Fest 2024

Friday 28 June • Barnsley Civic, Hanson Street, Barnsley S70 2HZ


The Hepworth Band

May 18 • The Hepworth band has vacancies for a percussionist and tenor trombone player.


Crewe Brass

May 17 • Crewe Brass are looking for a TENOR HORN (position negotiable) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Longridge Band

May 16 • The Longridge Band (NW Championship Section) has an exciting opportunity for a solo euphonium player to join us.. . The band rehearses on a Wednesday and Friday evening in our own bandroom in the centre of Longridge, 10 mins from J31A on the M6..


Mark Wilkinson


Cornet Soloist, Teacher, Adjudicator, Conductor


               

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