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STIOCK

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.


Desford

Fowles leaves Desford

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


dESFORD

Desford withdraws from Albert Hall Final

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


Desford

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.


Desford Colliery

World Rankings — January update

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


Cross

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.


DVID

Funeral details for David Giblin

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


Cross

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.


Desford

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.


Desford

Desford set for Vietnam tour

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


Desford

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...


Desford logo

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.


Watson

Desford pay Watson tribute

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


Cutt

Cutt above the rest

October 06, 2010
Desford are enjoying teaming up with Garry Cutt for their National assault on the weekend.


Desford

Desford explode in the East

June 17, 2010
Desford's latest Far East tour proves to be a huge success — with plans for a visit to China in the future.


Marzella

Marzella heads to the Far East

May 26, 2010
Baritone star set to perform in the Far East with Desford this week.




Gareth Brindle

Brindle replaces Baker for Elland Area challenge

December 18 • The experienced Gareth Brindle will take Elland Silver Band at the Yorkshire Regional Championships following teh departure of Brett Baker.


Yamaha Clinic

Yamaha stars inspire European youth

December 18 • The latest weekend of Yamaha Young Band Clinics saw stars Arfon Owen, Margie Antrobus, Russell Gray and Armin Bachmann inspire players in Heerenveen and Utrecht.


French

Celebration and competition for bands at French National

December 18 • 17 bands will compete at the 20th anniversary French National Championships in Metz in February.


Eagley

Eagley bring festive spirit to Bolton

December 18 • There was literally no room in the hall for Eagley Band's 'Bing to Buble' recent Christmas Concert.


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Enderby Band - Broughton Astley Rock Choir

Friday 13 December • Thomas Estley Community College. 2 Station Road. Broughton Astley. Leicestershire LE9 6PT


Bedford Town Band - Bedford Town Band Brass Academy

Saturday 14 December • Putnoe Heights Church MK418EB


Newstead Brass - Christmas Showcase 2024

Saturday 14 December • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8LA


Dobcross Silver Band

December 14 • Looking for a new challenge in the New Year? . Dobcross Silver Band is a progressive and Successful 3rd section band on the lookout for a competent SOLO BARITONE PLAYER. If you are a team player you fit perfectly! Really enjoyable rehearsals here!


Boarshurst Silver Band

December 14 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a talented BBb Bass Player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday


Besses o'th' Barn Band

December 12 • Due to a change of circumstances. The band now require one front row cornet and two back row cornets to complete our line up for the North West Area Contest in Blackpool..


Stuart Black

BA (Hons) Music
Conductor, Teacher, Flugel soloist


               

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