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Drighlngton

New Year brings new MD at Drighlington

December 31, 2024
James McFadyen is the new MD at Drighlington Band


Hands

Drighlington appoint Tynan as MD

January 31, 2018
20 year old Tommy Tynan has been appointed Musical Director of Yorkshire First Section contenders Drighlington.


Duncan Beckley

Last Drighlington chord for Beckley

July 07, 2017
The musical partnership between conductor Duncan Beckley and the Drighlington Band has come to an amicable end.


Beckley takes over lead at Drighlington

October 15, 2016
The experienced Duncan Beckley has been appointed the new MD at Drighlington Band.


John Roberts

Drighlington announces end of Roberts partnership

August 12, 2016
The musical partnership between Drighlington Band and John Roberts has come to an end.


John Roberts

Roberts takes charge at Drighlington

September 25, 2015
John Roberts takes charge at Drighlington Band following decision to end tenure at Reg Vardy.


Drighlington

New additions at Drighlington

July 08, 2015
There are a brace of new players in the ranks of the Drighlington Band.


Jim Davies and Drighlington

Davies ends six year tenure at Drighlington

May 19, 2015
After six successful years together the musical partnership between Jim Davies and Drighlington Band has come to an end.


Drighlington

Appoints of principal at Drighlington

October 18, 2014
The Drighlington Band has made a number of leading signings.


Drighlington

New composer in residence makes home at Drighlington

June 29, 2014
Rob Bushell has taken up his new role as composer in residence with Drighlington Band.


Drighlington

Graduate help for Drighlington

February 04, 2014
There will be no shortage of musical brains in the Drighlington horn section at Bradford...


Proposal

Cupid takes aim at Drighlington

December 23, 2013
Drighlington provides the musical backdrop to a twang from Cupid's arrow at a recent concert.


Drighlington Band

Drighlington marching successfully to Cheltenham

July 03, 2013
National Finalists making the right financial march and hymn tune steps towards Cheltenham.


Drighlington

Another St George success for Drighlington

April 25, 2013
The Drighlington Celts help celebrate the standard of St George...


Drighlington

Extra strength for Drighlington

January 30, 2013
Butlins First Section champions add to the ranks ahead of Bradford challenge.


drighlington

Interview with Jim Davies

January 19, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Jim Davis, MD with Drighlington following the band's First Section victory at the Butlins Mineworkers Championship.


Drighlington

Drighlington help shine the light

December 12, 2012
The Drighlington Band has helped shine a light on the wonderful work of their local hospice.


Drighlington

Drighlington welcomes new bari addition

December 01, 2012
There is a new addition to the baritone section of the Drighlington Band.


Drighlington

Drighlington Brassed Off

February 15, 2012
The members of the Drighlington Band have been tredding the boards of late...


Drighlington

New duo at Drighlington

October 04, 2011
Yorkshire band signs new players on horn and tuba.


Drighlington

Drighlington debut for new signing

September 09, 2011
Drighlington's newest signing will make his Doc Martin debut this weekend.


Drighlinton

New quartet at Drighlington

July 17, 2011
There has been a quartet of signings at Drighlington.


Drighlington

Drighlington tribute

November 18, 2010
Drighlington lead the musical tributes to legendary organist Arnold Loxam.


Davies

Drighlington team up with Davies

January 30, 2010
Jim Davies takes up the baton at Drighlington.


Drighlington

Belcher resigns at Drighlington

August 05, 2009
Kevin Belcher has resigned his position as MD of the Drighlington Band.




whit friday

Report & Results: 2025 Christmas Whit Friday

December 13 • Diggle and Dobcross Youth get an early Christmas prezzie contest bonus on a night of festive fun in Delph.


National Youth Championships

Judges announced for 2026 National Youth Championships

December 11 • Anna Wilby, Christopher Bond, Stephanie Kennedy, Lauren Chinn, Daniel Brooks and Ailsa Russell (above) will be making the decisions at the National Youth Championships next March.


Brass Matters

Podcast: Brass Matters — The Centre of Things Part 1

December 11 • Join John Wallace and friends as they discuss his latest musical project.


rules

Regional Championship borrowing rules confirmed

December 11 • Bands in Sections 1-4 will be able to borrow players to boost their chances of National Championship qualification.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Epping Forest Band

December 14 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm


Petworth Town Band

December 9 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with an inspirational MD Paula Streeter. Concerts are planned for next year and we would welcome you to join us


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 9 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.


Ronnie MacNiven

MMus GRSM LRAM
Trombonist, composer, conductor


               

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