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Newport

Newport and Hackett reach last chord

June 20, 2025
A partnership that thrived over 13 years comes to an end at Newport Borough


Giles

Death of Clive Giles

December 14, 2020
The death has been announced of the respected bandsman Clive Giles.


Newport Borough Band

Tribute paid to Barnett formula

March 19, 2014
The Newport Borough Band has paid a warm tribute to its former MD Ivor Barnett who recently passed away.


Newport Borough Band

Hackett heads for a Newport of call

November 20, 2012
Trombonist Robin Hackett is the new MD of Newport Borough Band.


Newport

Newport youngsters do the biz

February 03, 2010
The young players of Newport Borough Band have been showing off their talents of late.


Newport

Death of Newport stalwart

September 07, 2009
The death of Marjorie Williams of the Newport Brough Band has been announced.


Newport

Newport looks to the future

July 01, 2009
Newport Borough Band is planning for the future.


Newport

Boost for Newport

March 11, 2009
Newport Borough get a boost to the player ranks ahead of Swansea.




Scotland

Scottish banding battles for success

June 1 • A recent article in one of Scotland's leading newspapers has highlighted both the successes and challenges faced by its banding organisations.


Cross

Death of David Banwell

June 1 • The death has been announced of David Banwell, the widely respected former player, conductor and member of the 4BR team.


Whit Friday

Whitsuntide celebration on Radio 4

May 31 • The celebration of Whitsuntide in Saddleworth has been marked on Radio 4 — accompanied by brass band music


Saddleworth

Report & Results: 2026 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday

May 31 • The official results from each venue have now been announced with confirmation that Brighouse & Rastrick are crowned champions as Milnrow take local honours and Tewit Silver Youth take the youth prize.


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 31 May • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Ithaca Brass

Tuesday 2 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Fulham Brass Band - Summer Concert

Friday 5 June • St Dionis Church, Parsons Green SW6 4UH


Yorkshire Imperial - Roger Webster & The Colne Valley Male Voice Choir

Saturday 6 June • St George's Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford BD1 1JT


Cambrian Brass

June 1 • We are always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining our friendly, supportive band - whether you are returning to banding, looking for a new challenge, or moving to Aberystwyth for university.


East London Brass

June 1 • Solo Cornet : fresh off the back of our promotion to the Grand Shield, ELB are on the look out for a solo cornet player to complement our existing section. The band is ambitious and has an exciting second half of the year ahead.


Tintwistle Band

May 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for front row cornet players to help complete our team. . We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, under the baton of MD Jim Henson, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Julian Bright


Conductor, Compere/MC, Cornet Soloist


               

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