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Nationals

Over par target for Irvine & Dreghorn fund raisers

June 19, 2023
A quartet of indefatigable golfers are helping to raise funds for Irvine & Dreghorn's National Final trip to Cheltenham.


betttles

All Bettles off at Irvine & Dreghorn

May 28, 2023
The successful musical partnership between Lewis Bettles and Irvine & Dreghorn Band has come to an affectionate end.


Irvine and Dreghorn

Funding boost for Irvine & Dreghorn Brass

May 19, 2022
The access to all ethos of Irvine & Dreghorn Band will be boosted further thanks to the players of 'The Peoples Postcode Lottery'.


Irvine

No crisis for Irvine & Dreghorn with SUEZ boost

January 15, 2022
A fantastic funding boost from the SUEZ Communities Trust will ensure a great community future for the hard working Scottish band.


iRVICNE

Blast off for next generation at Irvine & Dreghorn

October 10, 2021
The future of brass and percussion playing at the Irvine & Dreghorn Band in Scotland looks to be rosy.


Scotland

Report & Results: 2019 Scottish Championships

March 09, 2019
the cooperation band leads the way in the Scottish Championships as Kirkintilloch, Newmains & District, Irvine & Dreghorn and Barrhead Burgh join them in the winners enclosure.


Golf

A load of balls...

July 18, 2017
Four fashion conscious golfers will once again tee off to try and sink putts and pounds for two great causes close to their hearts...


Irvine and Dreghorn

Report & Results: 2017 Scottish Championships: Third Section

March 11, 2017
Irvine & Dreghorn claimed the first title in Perth with a superb piece of Darkwood to head to Cheltenham alongside St David's Brass.


Golfers

10 over par for Irvine & Dreghorn

June 24, 2016
Four golfing bandsmen have been doing their bit for fund raising and sartorial elegance in aid of the 40th anniversary of Irvine & Dreghorn Band.


Irvine and Dreghorn

Irvine & Dreghorn present local showcase

March 10, 2016
The Irvine & Dreghorn Band warm up for Perth with a showcase concert for local supporters.


Irvine

Irvine & Dreghorn advent help for Hospice

February 01, 2016
A great dual initiative sees Irvine & Dreghorn Band raise funds for a wonderful hospice cause.


DRAGON

Golf, Dragon racing and karaoke...

August 14, 2015
Forget planes, trains and auto-mobiles — its something different from Irvine & Dreghorn to get to Cheltenham...


Irvine & Dreghorn

Caddies needed for Scots drive

June 18, 2015
Those intrepid golfing bandsmen from Irvine & Dreghorn still need a bit of bag carrying help... as long as you have a strong back...


Irvine & Dreghorn aim to get on a par with rivals in time for Cheltenham

May 19, 2015
Never mind the love of music — it will be the golf that drives Irvine & Dreghorn all the way down to Cheltenham later this year...


Richard Marshall

Marshall heads for in house battle at Irvine

April 14, 2015
Richard Marshall will have the job of working out who is the best at Irvine & Dreghorn....


Irvine and Dreghorn

Open Day success for Irvine & Dreghorn

January 13, 2015
A recent open day has proved highly successful in attracting new playing talent to North Ayrshire.


Irvine & Dreghorn

Irvine & Dreghorn aim for new generation

January 03, 2015
If you are young and want to learn to play a brass band in North Ayrshire then get along to an open day run by Irvine & Dreghorn Band.


Commonwealth Games

Irvine & Dreghorn claim Commonwealth Gold

July 27, 2014
Irvine & Dreghorn have certainly won over the stars of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after their gold medal performances.


Irvine and Dreghorn

Report & Results: 2014 Irvine & Dreghorn Slow Melody

June 16, 2014
Tuba star Joseph Cook was on hand to hear the next generation of young stars from the Irvine & Dreghorn Band.


Irvine and Dreghorn

Players set for Irvine contest day

May 07, 2014
There is sure to be a great contesting atmosphere at the forthcoming Irvive & Dreghorn Slow Melody Contest.


Brass Bards

Wee tremendous beasties at Irvine & Dreghorn

April 06, 2014
The great young players of Irvine & Dreghorn Youth Band have shined at a famous poet's home.


Irvine's Brasslets

Irvine & Dreghorn's Poole of young talent

June 12, 2013
Horn star Leslie Poole helps young Scots stars with their first steps towards banding glory...


Irvine and Dreghorn

Poole of talent set for Irvine & Dreghorn

April 17, 2013
Foden's horn star Lesley Poole to judge local talent in Scotland.


Irvine and Dreghorn

Youth target at Irvine & Dreghorn

September 16, 2012
Irvine & Dreghorn Band targets local youth with innovative Open Day.


Irvine

Results: Irvine & Dreghorn Slow Melody

June 03, 2011
John Doyle had a great time of it up in Scotland recently — with plenty of good playing to enjoy in the adjudicator's box.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


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.


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


James Chamberlain

BMus (Hons) PGCE
Conductor, Teacher


               

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