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Arklow

Arklow Shipping gains newest recruit

August 14, 2015
There will be a trio of McDowells in the ranks of Arklow Shippng Band from now on as 10 year old Dorrie joins up with mum and dad.


Hannan

Arklow move to appoint Hannan

November 02, 2011
Michael Hannan is the new MD at Arklow Shipping Band.


Breslin departs from Arklow

November 01, 2011
Brendan Breslin leaves his position as MD of Arklow Shipping Band.


New MD to steer Arklow Shipping

June 22, 2010
Brendan Breslin has been appointed the new MD at Arklow Shipping Band.


MacCafferty steps down at Arklow

April 29, 2010
After two years at the helm, James MacCafferty has stepped down as MD of Arklow Silver.


Arklow launch...

December 17, 2009
Arklow set to luanch their new CD in time for Christmas...


Third time lucky for MacCafferty

July 15, 2009
It was a matter of third time lucky for MD James MacCafferty at the recent South of Ireland Championships.


Results: 30th South of Ireland Championship

July 06, 2009
There was a decent turn out of bands in Clonakilty on the weekend as Arklow Shipping took the top honours.


Broadbent

Arklow hits 40

June 16, 2008
The Arklow Shippng Silver Band has reached a milestone for itself — 40 years and counting, with the help of Derek Broadbent.




Brass Band Treize Etoiles

World Rankings: 2025 End of year update

January 7 • Treize Etoiles shine bright as Swiss stars claim historic top spot in 2025 World Rankings after a stellar season.


Composer Competition

Whelan makes magic to win UniBrass prize

January 7 • 'All Magic Comes at a Price' wins the 2026 UniBrass Composition Competition title.


Joey Wong

4BR Wednesday interview with Joey Wong

January 6 • We meet up with the 22 year old conductor from Hong Kong hoping to become the 2026 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conductors Competition winner.


Winter Gardens

North West Regional line-ups announced

January 6 • 75 bands will kick off the 2026 Regional Championships in Blackpool in March.


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


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Christchurch Vintage Brass

January 6 • Bb Bass required for our friendly non contesting day time band. We rehearse Monday afternoons from 13:30 in Southbourne near Bournemouth with refreshments afterwards. MD Steve Chislett.


Stan Lippeatt

BA, LRSM
Conductor, adjudicator, tutor


               

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