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Unite

125th anniversary welcome to Unite alumni

August 12, 2025
Players and supporters past and present will be welcomed to a showcase celebration of the 125th anniversary of Unite the Union Band.


Unite

Unite add youthful talent to High Peak challenge

January 20, 2024
Unite the Union will take on Eric Balls 'High Peak' at the Yorkshire Area Championships boosted by two talented cornet players.


John Lee

Lee leads support for Leukaemia charity concert

December 07, 2023
John Lee will be joined by old Sheffield friends to help raise funds for Leukaemia UK.


Trevor Goodsion

Funeral details announced for Trevor Goodison

September 15, 2023
Details of the funeral service and the musical tribute to be played to the late Trevor Goodison of Unite the Union Band have been announced.


Unite the Union

Death of Trevor Goodison

September 03, 2023
The death has been announced of a wonderful stalwart performer and administrator of Unite the Union Band.


Unite

Stocksbridge to re-Unite for Full Monty thanks

June 23, 2023
The call has gone out for former Stocksbridge Band players to get back together for one night only to thank NHS staff...


Signings

Super Six add to United strength for Blackpool

May 11, 2023
Unite the Union Band will head to the British Open Spring Festival boosted by six new recent signings.


Unite

Beazer double as Unite look forward to new year

January 25, 2023
Unite the Union Band celebrated a fine 2022 at their recent awards evening — but they are mow looking ahead to see what the new year brings.


Signings

New trio at Unite

November 11, 2022
Unite the Union Band has announced three new signings.


Signings

Unite in numbers

July 25, 2022
Unite the Union welcomes four new players to the ranks.


Winter Gardens

Report & Result: 2022 Senior Trophy

May 07, 2022
Unite the Union takes the spoils in the Senior Trophy with Boarshurst Silver, Fishburn and East London Brass gaining promotion to the Senior Cup.


Baton

Beatty takes baton at Unite

April 11, 2022
Unite the Union has appointed Jonathan Beatty as their new Musical Director


Unite

End of Union for Davis

December 31, 2021
John Davis has relinquished his role as Musical Director of Unite the Union Band


cross

Death of Don Jones

January 06, 2021
Unite the Union Band has announced the death of their respected colleague and tuba player Don Jones.


Bolsover

Bolsover advent entertainment: No.2 Unite the Union

December 02, 2020
There was a little bit of the dark side about Unite the Union at the 2019 Bolsover Festival of Brass...


Davis

Davis joins the Union

July 11, 2019
Unite the Union announces a new member to its ranks in Musical Director John Davis.


jOHN rOBERTS

Roberts and Unite partnership comes to an end

March 25, 2019
The three year musical partnership between John Roberts and Unite the Union Band has come to an end.


Signings

New signings bolster the United front

February 12, 2019
A raft of new signings has boosted the ranks of Unite the Union Band as they look towards the Yorkshire Area and Spring Festival.


Unite

Zugabe! Zugabe! as Unite enhance European connection

September 22, 2018
Unite the Union Band has just returned from a memorable musical trip to Germany with shouts for more and more...


Unite

United in cultural and musical union

August 29, 2018
Unite the Union Band will proudly represent their home city of Sheffield as they return to Germany to perform in the twin city of Bochum


Cheltenham

Unite look for Fourth Section help

September 06, 2017
If there is a Fourth Section Championship qualifier out there looking to showcase their Cheltenham preparation, then Unite the Union Band can help...


UNite

Unite go 'The Full Monty' again...

August 24, 2017
20 years after they first played their small part (so to speak) in the hit film, Unite the Union has been part of a great 20th anniversary celebration.


John Roberts

Union rights for Roberts

August 13, 2016
John Roberts takes up the MD helm at Unite the Union.


uNITE THE uNION

Hirst tenure ends at Unite

June 20, 2016
The musical partnership between David Hirst and Unite the Union Band has come to an end after 3 successful years.


Unite the Union

Unite helps create the sound of Sheffield's BBC Music Day

June 08, 2016
Unite the Union Band certainly played their part in promoting the BBC Music Day in their home city.




4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 2 • Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 2 • The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 2 • Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Ashley DIXON

Ashley's life affirming donation

September 2 • The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


Jason M Smith


Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor


               

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