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Lostock Hall

Double celebrations for Lostock Hall

February 06, 2008
Lostock Hall has been celebrating a double on the weekend.


Marie Smith

Marie says goodbye

February 06, 2008
One of the great band trainers is retiring as Marie Smith hangs up her baton.


Elland Slow Melody Contest

February 06, 2008
The 19th annual Slow Melody & Quartet Contest takes place in May.


Arrow Valley

Bands combine for firefighter appeal

February 06, 2008
Arrow Valley and Shipston join forces to help a very worthy appeal.


New signings at Besses Boys

February 06, 2008
Besses Boys Band announce new signings.


Mellingriffith

New and old at City of Cardiff

February 06, 2008
City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band gain new faces and honour some older ones too.


125 not out

February 06, 2008
Cardiff Canton Band are celebrating their 125th anniversary this year.


Diamonds and Liverpool '08

February 06, 2008
Liverpool 08 Capital of Culture commission new work for brass band


blak dyke logo

Black Dyke to play during St.Helens LIVE 08

February 06, 2008
Black Dyke will play their part in the 2008 Capital of Culture celebrations.


Sarah Butler

Bruce Raymond stands down

February 05, 2008
Bruce Raymond, Musical Director of K & N Spring Gully Brass has announced a new Musical Director for the bands Youth Brass.


Dalewool Auckland Brass

No more hanky panky in Dalewool

February 05, 2008
Dalewool Auckland Brass Musical Director, Nigel Weeks, has issued a stern warning to his players.


Money

2008 4BR Money List

February 05, 2008
After their repeat win at Yeovil on the weekend, PolySteel push themselves right up into the top three money winners of the year so far.


Booth steps down

February 05, 2008
After many years as Chairman of Slaithwaite Band, Andrew Booth has stepped down.


Pemberton Old Wigan

Pemberton enjoy Guild Hall victory

February 05, 2008
Pemberton Old Wigan has made a great start to the 2008 season after victory at Brass at the Guild Hall in Preston.


Pennine Brass Festival 2008

February 05, 2008
Showcase event set Halifax as bands preview test pieces.


Point of return

February 05, 2008
The Point of Ayr Band, which last competed at the Welsh Regional Championships in 2001 is set to make a remarkable return this year.


Jim Davies

Davies departs from EYMS

February 04, 2008
Jim Davies has resigned as MD at EYMS Band.


On Radcliffe high

February 04, 2008
The Radcliffe Band has announced the appointment of Matthew Bailey as its new MD.


Eagley

Eagley say goodbye

February 04, 2008
The Eagley Band has said a fond farewell to flugel player Lucy Chivers.


Lions team up for success

February 04, 2008
Lions Youth team up with stars to help forthcoming contest chances.


Wormald

Smithills help RNLI

February 04, 2008
Chris Wormald and Smithills help to boost RNLI coffers.


Besses

Barn Fire!

February 04, 2008
Not even a potential arsonist can stop Besses.


Welsh win!

February 04, 2008
Not quite Twickenham but the front five quintet of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama have also won in England.


Winter Gardens

Plan ahead for Action Research

February 04, 2008
If you're heading for Blackpool this Sunday and the Action Research Youth Entertainment contest, give yourself plenty of time, there's roadworks on the M6.


Pemberton Old Wigan

Results: 2008 Brass at the Guild

February 03, 2008
North West clean sweep as Pemberton Old, Rainford, Oldham (Lees) and Farnworth & Walkden take the honours at Brass at the Guild.




Kerkrade

World Championships to be streamed

June 19 • It has been announced that the brass band events at the World Championships in Kerkrade will be live-streamed.


Broxburn

New arrivals and progression at Broxburn

June 19 • New signings and great progress has been made with players coming to Broxburn & Livingston Band


Rivington and ADLINGTON

Future foundations now in place for Rivington & Adlington

June 19 • The North West band has taken a huge step forward in securing its base for its musical future.


Doodles Gold

Invest in Gold...

June 19 • Players have enjoyed dividend payment over many years from their investment in gold for their mouthpieces.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band - Summer Concert

Saturday 20 June • The Community Church, Werter Road, Putney. SW15 2LL


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Alder Valley Brass

June 19 • Bb bass player. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a varied blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham, Surrey. Other enquiries welcome.


Chinnor Silver

June 17 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meet again on Monday (22nd) and we welcome players of all standards to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with Tea and cake and it’s all free.. Rehearsals are at 11am in our own bandroom playing with us does not effect your band.


Longridge Band

June 16 • Longridge Band invite applications for the positions of Flugel and Eb Bass.. We are a friendly and committed band that enjoys a great balance of concerts and contests throughout the year. A contribution to travel expenses are provided.


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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