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Steve Skes

Masters news

May 26, 2004
Steve Sykes signs for Flowers and news of Besses open rehearsal.


Alan Hobbins joins Marsden

May 26, 2004
Brighouse star set to join Glyn Williams as assistant MD at Marsden.


Tameside Whit Friday

May 26, 2004
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council issue press release for this year's Whit Friday March Contest.


Lions Youth Brass celebrate 15 years

May 26, 2004
Saturday 15th May saw the Lions Youth Brass celebrate 15 years of music making.


BAYV Cory mourn loss of leading sponsor figurehead.

May 25, 2004
One of the two main figures behind the Buy As You View business, and a band lover has died.


Nicholas Childs

New Solo Baritone for Black Dyke

May 25, 2004
The Queensbury Band welcome a new signing to the ranks


New signing at Grimethorpe

May 25, 2004
Michael Green joins Grimey from YBS


Results: Meltham March and Hymn Tune Contest

May 23, 2004
Double for Marsden as they take Meltham title


JJB Stadium to host it's second brass band extravaganza

May 23, 2004
Time to get those March and Hymn's out for some serious JJB Sports money


Garry Cutt

'Body blow' for Leyland as they withdraw from the Masters

May 22, 2004
Defending champions Leyland Band and Garry Cutt have withdrawn from the All England Masters in Cambridge next Sunday.


Kevin Gibbs

Flixton Band appoint new MD

May 22, 2004
Kevin Gibbs takes up the baton as Musical Director.


Presentation time for Sunday Night Brass!

May 22, 2004
Concert series success for Newstead Welfare as money is raised for Nottinghamshire Leukaemia Appeal.


Ian Porthouse

Phileas Fogg eat your heart out!!

May 22, 2004
Pennine Brass and MD Ian Porthouse are staging "Around the World with Pennine Brass & Halifax Travel Insurance" on Saturday 12th June at St Pauls Hall, Huddersfield University.


Aldbourne to form Training Band

May 22, 2004
The West of England is pleased to announce the formation of a Training Band.


Bestwood Back in business

May 22, 2004
Bestwood Band are about to enter the contesting world again after approx 8 years not contesting.


Death of Simon Crompton

May 22, 2004
It is with regret that Eccles Borough Band announce the death of solo trombone player Simon Crompton.


Ransome get help from Chris Jeans & Co.

May 22, 2004
The Ransome band are delighted to announce that Chris Jeans will be helping the band out on solo trombone at the forthcoming All-England Masters.


Eric Wilson Cunningham (1921-2004)

May 22, 2004
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Eric Wilson Cunningham (1921-2004) was held in the The Parish Church of St John, Snods Edge, Shotley Bridge Consett, Co Durham on Friday 30th April 2004.


Concert poster

Strike up the band! A unique event.

May 22, 2004
Bakewell, Matlock and Darley Dale join forces on the concert platform.


Fancy inviting some very nice Danes along for a blow?

May 21, 2004
Silkeborg Brass Band are in Scotland and looking for concerts — free of charge! See if you can help them out — a good looking bunch they are too.


United Co-op set to raise funds for NZ trip

May 21, 2004
Fancy kicking lumps out of your fellow band players? Then pop along and help the United Co-op Yorkshire Brass get to New Zealand.


Countdown to St. Ronans Tattoo

May 21, 2004
St Ronans will be celebrating Tattoo style on Sunday 6th June — 12 noon style.


Goff Richards

Goff Richards is off to Japan as well

May 18, 2004
It seems there is something of an exodus to Japan this year.


Results: 19th Whitehaven Open Contest

May 18, 2004
Tintwistle, Felling, Dearham, Dunston and Whitehaven picked up the prizes.


4BR off to New Zealand

May 18, 2004
4BR is off to cover the New Zealand Brass Band Championships in July to get a first hand experience of the banding scene in the Land of the Long White Cloud.




Desford Colliery

Result: 2025 National Championship of Great Britain

October 12 • Desford surprise the favourites to claim a fifth National title success.


ISB and Fodens

Friday night Gregson spotlights

October 10 • You will be spoilt for a Gregson choice between the ISB and Ian Bousfield and Foden's and Mike Lovatt if you are in London this evening.


World of Brass

Make sure you pick up the latest releases at the Albert Hall

October 10 • The World of Brass trade stand will be packed with musical goodies — from the study score of 'Symphony in Two Movements' to the latest releases from Cory, Tredegar, Brett Baker and the ISB.


Edward Gregson

The composer's viewpoint

October 10 • Edward Gregson talks about 'Symphony in Two Movements' to Dr Robert Childs — as well as previewing it on Radio 3 before the contest day itself.


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 14 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Berkeley Brass

Friday 17 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Wigfield Brass Quintet

Friday 17 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass

Friday 17 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Brass - Brett Baker

Friday 17 October • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), 275 Oxford Street, London WC1 2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band

October 13 • Currently 3rd Section National Champions and subsequent promotion to SECOND SECTION in 2026, we aim to add another PERCUSSIONIST to our award winning section. Dynamic all rounder preferred. You will love it here! Great rehearsals, gigs and socials!


Dobcross Silver Band

October 13 • Current 3rd Section National Champions and pending promotion to 2ND SECTION. We require the services of a competent PRINCIPAL CORNET PLAYER. Great opportunity for someone to show their skills and leadership qualities! Enjoyable events and socials!. Contact


Stretford Band

October 11 • Stretford Band (Manchester) has a terrific new MD. Now it needs you! We need bass, trombone and percussion but will welcome anyone who wants to play popular music without the stress of competing. Any ability any age.. Hope to see you soon.


Rob Nesbitt

BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

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