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Hobbins to lead Eccles Borough
June 24, 2026
The experienced Alan Hobbins is the new Musical Director at Eccles Borough Band.
Tributes for Gray as conductor announces Eccles departure
March 31, 2026
Thanks and best wishes as 16 year partnership between Mareika Gray and Eccles Borough comes to an end.
New four for 2024 for Eccles
December 18, 2023
Four new players join the ranks of Eccles Borough Brass as they look forward to the new contesting year.
Gray replacement for Conductor Competition
May 28, 2023
Mareika Gray will replace Sarah Groarke-Booth on the adjudication panel for the Brass Band Conductors Association Conducting Competition.
Conducting Competition test pieces announced
May 11, 2023
Edward Gregson's 'World Rejoicing' and John Golland's 'Sounds' will challenge the semi-finalists at this years Brass Band Conductors' Association Conducting Competition.
New midfield signings at Eccles
October 12, 2021
The euph and horn sections at Eccles Borough Band get a boost with the signings of Rhys Edwards and Sammy Latus.
Eccles mark Remembrance
November 05, 2020
Eccles Borough Band pay their respects to those lost with a new on-line performance.
You gotta have faith...
September 02, 2020
Eccles Borough Band have a hit on their hands in reminding us all to have a bit of faith in banding's return...
Report & Results: 2018 Butlins Mineworkers Championships: Sections 1 — 4
January 13, 2018
Butlins titles and big money payouts for Eccles Borough, Haydock, Hoover Bolton and Stamford Brass as the 2018 contesting year gets underway in Skegness.
Eccles welcomes new euphonium lead
October 10, 2017
Peter McDonough becomes the new solo euphonium of Eccles Borough Band.
Report & Results: 2016 Wychavon Festival of Brass
October 30, 2016
Eccles Borough lead the way in Wychavon with a Championship and First Section double, as Weston Brass and Ynyshir also claim title success.
Hamilton gains pole position at Eccles
February 11, 2015
David Hamilton has been appointed Associate Musical Director of the Eccles Borough Band.
Whole lotta Liv at Eccles
January 28, 2015
Talented young cornet player Liv Appelton joins the ranks of the newly crowned Butlins champions, Eccles Borough.
New additions to the Eccles musical mix
October 01, 2014
Eccles Borough welcomes a new batch of signings to add strength to its ranks.
Eccles add new quartet to ranks
June 29, 2014
The ambitious Eccles Band has announced a quartet of new signings.
What did the Romans do for Eccles...
June 19, 2013
An intrepid member of the Eccles Band is to run the length of Hadrian's Wall to help get his band to Cheltenham.
Eccles extra ingredients
April 23, 2011
Three new players have been added to the Eccles Borough ranks in time for 125th celebrations.
Eccles in Excelsis!
December 25, 2010
Surely no other band has done more to keep up the Christmas spirit this year...
Maiden overs at Eccles
October 08, 2010
Marieka Gray is proving to be bowling them over at Eccles Borough.
Webb leaves Eccles
January 20, 2010
Les Webb departs from Eccles Borough Band after five great years.
Seaside delight for Eccles
March 03, 2009
4BR talks to Les Webb, MD of the Eccles Band after they finally brought their seaside form to Blackpool to take the Fourth Section title.
Piece of cake for Eccles
January 20, 2009
MD Les Webb talks to 4BR about how Eccles Borough enjoy their trip to Skegness – especially after taking the Fourth Section title for a second successive year.
Eccles’s cherry cake
January 21, 2008
The Eccles Band had plenty of celebrations after placing the cherry on top of their Fourth Section Butlins title victory.
