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Cockerton

Wilson takes lead at Cockerton

January 09, 2026
The experienced Duncan Wilson becomes the new Musical Director of Cockerton Prize Silver Band


Cockerton

Cockerton stalwart steps down

October 04, 2024
John Parkin will take his pick of things to do now with Cockerton Band


Cockerton

Cockerton welcome new Peer

July 05, 2023
Rt. Hon. The Baroness Chapman of Darlington has agreed to become their first Honorary President of Cockerton Silver Band.


Cockerton

Henry VIII and Richard Marshall to lead Cockerton celebrations

April 15, 2023
The belated 150th anniversary celebrations of the Cockerton Band will be aided by Black Dyke's principal cornet and an Old Monarch with a penchant for beheading his wives...


Cockerton

Hunter takes the helm at Cockerton

July 23, 2018
Andy Hunter has become the new Musical Director of Cockerton Prize Band.


Petr Elcoat

Elcoat takes command at Cockerton

November 16, 2017
Cockerton takes musical orders from new MD appointment.


Nightingale remembered

April 17, 2008
A concert to remember the talented Mark Nightingale is to be held in May.




Podcast

Festival focus for 4BR Review podcast

January 14 • Join the live podcast broadcast this evening with Iwan Fox, Chris Thomas and Dr David Thornton as they preview the attractions at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


RBC

Area test-piece focus at RBC Brass Day

January 14 • Players, conductors and brass band supporters can enjoy a full day of Third and Fourth Section test-piece workshops in Birmingham — with a Thomas Fountain bonus.


RNCM Festival

Cymbals to soundtracks on offer at RNCM Percussion Day

January 14 • There will be a full day of percussion attractions on offer at the RNCM in February.


Desford

Desford landmark with latest Vietnam tour

January 14 • The 2025 National Champion will head to Vietnam as they mark their 20th overseas tour.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • New Year,New Section,New MD and for you New Band?. We are looking for a Tuned Percussionist for the areas and beyond.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday evening 8-10 in our own bandroom (so no setting up each time).


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (19th) at 11am in our own bandroom.. We welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with cake and coffee thrown in all free.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band


Otley Brass Association

January 11 • Tenor Trombone Player needed for 6 week holiday cover with Otley Brass Band.. Practice is Tuesday nights 7.30-9.30pm at Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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