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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.




Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


rooms4grous

Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups

February 21 • The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod form teh judges at Blackpool this weekend...


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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