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Desford

Loz takes final bow

September 22, 2025
Lawrence Eccleston decides to hang up his bass after a 50 year career of distinguished playing.


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Desford enjoy Wizard of Oz magic in Far East

February 28, 2025
Desford Colliery Band returned to the Far East to bring their brand of entertainment alongside James Morrison.


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Desford to link with Wizard of Oz on Asia tour

February 03, 2025
Desford Colliery Band's tour to Thailand and Singapore will culminate with a concert alongside James Morrison.


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Death of Kevin Dye

September 04, 2024
The death has been announced of the former Desford Colliery Band principal cornet player, Kevin Dye.


Porthouse

Porthouse returns to Desford

February 24, 2024
Tredegar MD Ian Porthouse will direct Desford's challenge at the Midlands Area and Grand Shield this year.


Pippen

Pippen to lead Desford on Far East tour

January 21, 2024
Jonathan Pippen is looking forward to leading Desford Colliery Band on their latest Far East tour.


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Fowles leaves Desford

April 08, 2023
Michael Fowles has taken the decision to resign as Musical Director of Desford Colliery Band


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Desford withdraws from Albert Hall Final

September 09, 2021
Desford Colliery Band will not compete at the Royal Albert Hall National Final next month.


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Deep Purple return with Desford

October 11, 2019
One of the iconic brass band uniforms will be making a welcome return to the Royal Albert Hall stage this weekend.


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World Rankings — January update

January 17, 2019
Significant moves for the Butlins prizewinners with Desford's victory securing a spot in the top 20.


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Family thanks for Giblin send off

March 08, 2018
The family of the late Dave Giblin has expressed their thanks for the way in which the brass band community gave a fond farewell to the former Desford cornet star.


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Funeral details for David Giblin

February 16, 2018
The funeral details for the respected former Desford Colliery cornet player David Giblin have been revealed.


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Death of David Giblin

January 31, 2018
The death has been announced of the former Desford Colliery cornet player David Giblin.


Tony Bushnell

Death of Tony Bushnell

September 01, 2017
The death has been announced of the popular bandsman Tony Busnell.


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Desford export 'Best of British' on Far East Tour

May 26, 2017
Desford head to Thailand for their latest Far East tour — aiming to provide everyone with a bit of musical 'Best of British'..


Desford team

Tuba Time Lords link up for Desford Open challenge

September 06, 2016
Two of the ageless masters of tuba time and space have teamed up with Desford for the British Open this year.


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Desford set for Vietnam tour

May 26, 2016
Desford Band to undertake landmark tour to Vietnam.


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Desford link to Davoren drive and style

October 28, 2014
Tom Davoren has been appointed the full time MD of Desford as Midlanders look ahead to exciting expansion in 2015...


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Desford reflect on Japan tour success

December 01, 2013
Desford's recent tour of Japan has been hailed as a great success.


On their way

Desford set for the Land of the Rising Sun

October 26, 2013
Desford Colliery Band and David Childs are currently in Japan — their latest destination in their growing list of international tours.


Desford in action

Desford get RAF tuba help

September 05, 2013
RAF Central Band tuba star Jonathan Truscott to boost Desford tuba section in Birmingham.


Desford at the Albert Hall in 2012

No Desford defence at Bedworth

February 20, 2013
Reigning Midlands champions to take time out and observe as they opt out of Nationals.


Desford in action

Desford's pink tribute

October 19, 2012
Desford will take to the stage at the Albert Hall with a slightly different uniform this year.


Desford in Singapore

Desford set for Asian Explosion

June 01, 2012
Desford are on their way to Singapore to take part once more in the Brass Explosion Festival with friends James Morrison and Steven Mead.


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Desford pay Watson tribute

February 08, 2011
Desford pay tribute to former conductor James Watson.




4BR Preview

4BR Review — Episode 9

October 7 • Join the conversion with your views and opinions about the Royal Albert Hall National Final — who you think may win and what you feel should be done to secure its future.


the cooperation band

Half century mark for cooperation players

October 7 • Keith Johnstone and Ray Munday have just notched up 50 years of outstanding service to the brass band movement — with an appearance at the Albert Hall to help with the celebrations.


Hindmarsh

Heaton spotlight on Radio 3

October 7 • The life and music of Wilfred Heaton will be discussed by author Paul Hindmarsh on Radio 3's flagship arts programme 'In Tune' next Monday.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

October 7 • The new podcast episode from Sandy Smith and Simon Gresswell is now out.


Regent Hall Concerts - Stately Brass Quintet

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Academy Symphonic Brass

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 11 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Contest: National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

Saturday 11 October • The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 14 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Welwyn Garden City Band

October 6 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied Christmas season ahead. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Tewit Silver Band

October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!


Tewit Silver Band

October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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