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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.




Youth Brass 2000

Results: 2026 National Youth Championships of Great Britain

March 29 • There were competitive titles for Youth Brass 2000, St Austell Youth and Elland Silver as well as plenty of great non-competitive performances to enjoy in Birmingham.


Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28 • Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Regent Brass - Living Lines

Sunday 5 July • St Saviour's, Pimlico, St.George's Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • BBb BASS player required following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • SOLO CORNET players required (position negotiable) following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


Hucknall and Linby Mining Community Brass Band

March 29 • Bb AND Eb BASSES WANTED!. We are a friendly 1st section band based in Nottingham - rehearsal Thursday Evening. We have an exciting year planned with a visit to Whit Friday and a place secured at the nationals following our success at the midlands area!


Craig Roberts

BA (Hons), MA
Conductor / Adjudicator


               

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