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Shipston

Death of Peter Stevens

September 04, 2024
The death has been reported by the former Shipston Town conductor Peter Stevens.


Shipston

New MD invigorates Shipston

November 02, 2023
The appointment of Alex Bland has reinvigorated the musical outlook of Shipston Town Band.


Shipston

Shipston beat the freeze for charity

December 19, 2022
Members of Shipston Town Band brave the cold and enjoy the warmth to help raise funds for charity.


Luke Barker

Barker returns for Shipston

July 09, 2022
Flowers principal cornet player Luke Barker recently returned to the band where he started his musical journey.


Shipston

Shipston count the costa contest coffee

March 09, 2022
The Shipston Band recently managed to mix a pre-contest coffee with a cheeky request for a warm up room...


Flora Brass

Flora Brass help wow new buds of interest at Shipston

January 27, 2022
A partnership link between Shipston Town Band, Flora Brass and Brass Bands England could well help new brass band buds to flower.


Shipston

Christmas spirit on show at Shipston

December 14, 2017
There was certainly a welcome festive guest at Shipton's recent Christmas concert.


Signing

New trio joins Shipston

October 07, 2017
Shipston Band has welcomed three new talented signings.


Shipston

Shipston rid themselves of seven year itch

March 03, 2017
Shipston Town Band has just rid itself of a seven year wait for contesting success — with the promise of perhaps more to come at the Area contest in Bedworth


Shiptson

Shipston welcomes more worldwide visitors

September 25, 2016
There is always a warm welcome to be enjoyed for worldwide banding travellers at Shipston Band.


Shipston

Tri-Nations Bugler's Holiday

July 21, 2016
A trio from New Zealand, Wales and England combine for a multi-national Bugler's Holiday with Shipston Town Band.


Alec

Memorable day for Shipston youngsters

April 26, 2016
It proved to be a memorable contest day for some talented youngsters from Shipston Band at the recent Oxford & District Brass Band Association contest.


Hill family

Hill side welcome at Shipston

June 30, 2015
The Shipston Band has welcomed the Hill family from Singapore — just in time to fill a few seats in their busy concert diary...


David Turner

Funeral takes place for David Turner

June 13, 2014
The funeral has taken place of the popular bandsman David Turner.


Shipston

Death of Stour stalwart

May 15, 2014
The death has been announced of popular trombonist David Turner of Stour Concert Brass and formerly Shipston Town Band.


Shipston

Shipston keep the carols coming...

December 08, 2013
Two hours of carol playing kept the eager Shipston shoppers happy recently.


Ken Roe

Death of Ken Roe

October 22, 2013
The death has been announced of Shipston stalwart Ken Roe.


Senghenydd Band

Shipston set to remember Senghenydd again

October 19, 2013
The compassion of Brother Bandsmen is to remembered by Shipston Town this weekend.


Katrin Poll and friends

German Poll success at Midlands Area

March 14, 2013
A wonderful German enthusiast for all things British brass banding has helped a Midlands band to the National Finals.


Shipston quintet

Shipston reward remarkable quintet

October 31, 2012
Five stalwart players receive long service awards for over 250 years of dedication to the brass band movement.


Oliver Birch

Shipston honour oldest member

October 13, 2012
The incredible Oliver Kemp has been honoured for his 75 years of banding commitment by the Shipston Town Band — who are just a few years older than him!


Shipston ensemble

Shipston youngster's licence to thrill

June 26, 2012
The young players of Shipston Town Band have been doing a bit of James Bond to thrill their audience.


Ken Roe and Shipston

Shipston surprise for stalwart

June 05, 2012
The 83rd birthday of Shipton Town Band's stalwart Ken Roe was certainly one to remember.


Shipston ensemble

Shipston's apple sweet ensemble

May 31, 2012
A quartet of young stars from the Shipston Town Band harvest a musical apple tree.


Shipston centenary march

Shipston march back 100 years

May 29, 2012
A recreation of a winning bet helps Shipston celebrate their 100th anniversary.




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


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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