*
banner

Pleasley dream of Porthouse fantasy

Tredegar MD, Ian Porthouse will giving Pleasley Colliery Band a pre- Area open rehearsal boost this week.

Porthouse
 

Pleasley Colliery Band has been given a helping hand as they prepare for the Midlands Regional Contest, by conductor Ian Porthouse.

Devon Fantasy

The Tredegar MD has agreed to take the band under his wing as they prepare for Bedworth and Eric Ball’s Fourth Section set work, ‘Devon Fantasy’.

Pleasley MD Keith Buxton is delighted to secure Ian’s services "Everyone is hoping to learn so much from Ian,” he said. “It’s fantastic that such an in demand conductor can take time out to come and spend time with us."

Build

The band is hoping that Ian can help them build on their recent run of 2nd place finishes and hopefully claim their first Area victory since 1988.

Keith added: "We are playing well and confidence is running high. The band will give it their best shot. We hope Ian can just add that extra icing on our contest cake."

We are playing well and confidence is running high. The band will give it their best shot. We hope Ian can just add that extra icing on our contest cakeMD, Keith Buxton

Open rehearsal

Ian will join the band in an open rehearsal on Wednesday (27th) at The Fairways public house which is on the A60 just north of Mansfield.

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Elgar festival of brass

Top trio attracts audiences to Malvern

June 7 • There are still tickets left if you want to enjoy Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in performance in Malvern


Perth

Entries now open for Scottish Festival of Brass brace

June 7 • Bands can now enter the popular Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield and Scottish Open sponsored by Besson.


Cambrian Brass

New band to be formed in Aberystwyth

June 7 • Cambrian Brass to provide a welcoming, inclusive home for players with the aim of competing at the Welsh Area in 2026.


City of Hull

Brooks and Beatty take dual baton role at City of Hull

June 7 • Daniel Brooks and Jonathan Beatty will spearhead the artistic and contesting focus of City of Hull Band.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Chinnor Silver

June 7 • Our Community Band is meeting on Monday {9th} and would welcome anyone who fancies an extra friendly rehearsal,with coffee and cake involved.. We rehearse in our bandroom at 11am its free and it open to all abilities.. No commitment required.


Epping Forest Band

June 6 • Epping Forest band have a vacancy for solo horn. We are a friendly 3rd section band with a variety of gigs through out the year. We have our own band hut with close to links with London Underground central line and the M11 motorway.


Chelmsford Silver Bnad

June 6 • Front row cornet, solo horn & trombone players. We are a friendly, active non competition band established 75 years performing regularly in Chelmsford & Essex. Rehearsals averaging 26 players on Wednesday evenings at Broomfield Methodist Church Chelmsford


Nicholas B. Hudson

FTCL LGSMD (Hons)
Musician | Trombonist | Educator


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd