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Phiip Wilby

Dobcross Wilby ready for Cheltenham

September 05, 2025
A visit from Prof Philip Wilby to a recent Dobcross Silver Band rehearsal has given everyone a musical boost ahead of their National challenge.


Dobcross

Dobcross raises a glass for National title success

July 18, 2025
It's not just Dobcross Silver Band that will be looking to claim a national title later this year.


Dobcross Youth

King's Birthday Honour for Dobcross stalwart

June 18, 2025
Susan Crook, the Chairperson and founding member of Dobcross Youth Band has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the King's Birthday Honours List.


Dobcross

Dobcross open doors for Chalk (and others)

February 10, 2025
Dobcross Silver Band will be welcoming Phil Chalk, MD of KDNS Fairey Band to work with them this week — and others are welcome too.


Dobcross

Hammonds to lead new Showcase series at Dobcross Band Club

January 23, 2025
A new series of Sunday afternoon concerts has been launched at one of the most famous band clubs in the world,


Dobcross

New quintet adds to Dobcross strength

January 18, 2025
Five new signings add to the sense of musical optimism at Dobcross Silver Band ahead of Area challenge.


Dobcross

Dobcross look to future built on long term foundations

November 08, 2024
MD Jason Smith and Dobcross Silver are determined to build on the solid foundations that have been put in place over the last five years together.


Dobcross

Percussion addition at Dobcross

November 03, 2023
Euan Kneale joins Dobcross Silver Band ahead of their weekend contest appearance at Darley Dale.


Dobcross

New bass addition for Dobcross

March 07, 2023
Dobcross Silver Band has welcomed Andy Robinson to their ranks.


Dobcross

New horn boost for Dobcross Silver

December 30, 2022
Cassandra Bardsley boosts the ranks of the National Champion as they look ahead to life in the Third Section in 2023.


Dobcross

Dobcross to reveal Cheltenham form

September 08, 2022
Dobcross Silver Band will showcase their preparations ahead of their Cheltenham National Final appearance.


Dobcross Silver

Wright decision to join Dobcross Silver

July 24, 2022
Euphonium player Georgina Wright joins Dobcross Silver Band as they look towards Cheltenham.


Dobcross

New duo at Dobcross

July 13, 2022
Two new signings boost the ranks at Dobcross Silver as they look towards their Cheltenham National Final appearance.


Dobcross

Cutt passes on Argos experience at Dobcross

January 19, 2022
Garry Cutt has paid a welcome visit to Dobcross Silver Band to help with their preparations for the forthcoming North West Regional Championships.


Signings

Quintet of key signings for Dobcross

November 26, 2021
Dobcross Silver Band has welcome five new players to the ranks as they look forward to the 2022 contesting season.


Drinks

Cheers! Dobcross steward gains ultimate recognition

August 18, 2021
Customers in the famous Dobcross Band & Social Club will now be able to enjoy a drink in a bar named after the man who will serve it to them...


Signing

New trom signing at Dobcross

November 21, 2019
The vastly experienced Paul Applegarth takes on the bass trom role at Dobcross Silver


Signings

New trio joins Dobcross

July 03, 2019
Three new signings join the ranks of Dobcross Silver Band


Jason Smith

Mr Smith goes to Dobcross

April 19, 2019
Jason Smith is the new MD at Dobcross Silver Band


Grenville Moore in action

Moore the merrier at Dobcross return

September 09, 2016
Dobcross Silver Band is certainly looking forward to the return of its former MD Grenville Morre.


Dobcross Silver

Family fortunes at Dobcross

September 29, 2013
Several new signings give Dobcross a family player boost.


Dobcross Silver

New MD at Dobcross Silver

July 18, 2013
Tim Sidwell is the new MD at Dobcross Silver Band


Dobcross Silver

Painless exit at Dobcross

April 04, 2013
Kenny Pain has resigned his post as MD at Dobcross Silver after a successful two year stint.


Winter Gardens

Dobcross set for Area Preview night

February 13, 2013
If you want to get an early taster of what is in store for Blackpool in March, then get along to Dobcross Band Club.


Dobcross Silver

New trio at Dobcross

August 26, 2012
A influx of youthful talent boosts the Dobcross ranks.




Megan Bousfield

4BR Friday interview with Megan Bousfield

January 9 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to NYBBGB Conductor Competition finalist Megan Bousfield.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire Championship schedule confirmed

January 9 • There will be two days of exciting Yorkshire banding battles in Huddersfield to enjoy.


Dai Thomas

Tredegar look to new business lead for 150th anniversary

January 9 • Welsh champions will take a new approach to their business outlook as their celebrate their 150th anniversary this year.


Next Step Films

Compilation album on offer from NXTOD

January 9 • There are plenty of highlights to enjoy from 2025 — and its all free from the NXTOD media platform.


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


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


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.


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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