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Ashton

Ashton Showcase next up at Dobcross

March 20, 2025
Ashton under Lyne Band will showcase its Sunday afternoon cocnert entertainment at Dobcross Band Cub this weekend.


PLC

Ashton announce PLC status

October 18, 2024
Ashton under Lyne has appointed Paul Lovatt-Cooper as their new Musical Director.


Ashton

Final chord for Ashton and Evans

July 02, 2024
Ashton under Lyne Band has accepted the resignation of its MD Martyn Evans.


Prophet

Ashton look to make most of Prophet bonus

December 14, 2019
Trumpet star Jamie Prophet has taken the helm at Ashton under Lyne Band.


Ashton

Ashton bid fond farewell to Chalk duo

October 11, 2019
Phil and Claire Chalk have taken the decision to step down from the MD and principal cornet roles at Ashton under Lyne Band.


whit friday

Premier the Kia for Whit Friday Youth

April 15, 2016
Car dealership, Premier Kia will support the Tameside Whit Friday contests in as the first details are announced.


Tameside Brass

Tameside set for celebratory Birthday Brass Bash

April 14, 2016
161 years of the written word will be celebrated in Tameside this weekend, with one of the borough's most important cultural activities, the sound of brass bands.


Tameside Regional picture

Tameside in search of 160 facts, feats and celebratory trivia

February 19, 2016
The weekly Tameside Reporter in Greater Manchester will conclude its 160th anniversary celebrations by asking brass bands for help.


Cornets

Cry of the Monitors in Ashton

February 26, 2014
New arrivals have meant a cry or two of a different sort on banding nights in Ashton...


Phil Chalk in action

Ashton Chalk another one up

June 12, 2013
Philip Chalk has accepted the opportunity to return to Ashton under Lyne Band as MD for a second time.


ashton-u-lyne

Report & Results: 2012 Leicestershire BBA Open

November 27, 2012
Not even the terrible weather could deter the bands at Loughborough on the weekend as Ashton topped the Open result tables.


Asthon

Stonehouse returns with Ashton

January 27, 2012
Former Fairey MD Simon Stonehouse makes banding return with the baton at Ashton.


Ashton

New focus for Ashton

February 17, 2009
Ashton under Lyne are getting everything in order ahead of the Regionals — from conductors, players and website!




Brett Baker

4BR Monday interview with Brett Baker

January 4 • In the first of a new series of weekly audio interviews, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Brett Baker.


Quiz

4BR Christmas Quiz: The answers and winner

January 4 • There was a great response to the annual 4BR Christmas Quiz — but it did catch quite a lot of people out too...


Regionals

AoBBA to lead Area test-piece workshop

January 4 • The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators will join up with Newstead Brass to present a free Regionals Test Piece workshop for Sections 2, 3 & 4.


thecooperationband

Ramsay takes principal cooperation role

January 4 • Alex Ramsay has become the principal cornet of the cooperation band.


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


Tewit Silver Band

January 3 • PRINCIPAL Eb BASS position - our enthusiastic team of basses are looking for the right leader to elevate them to the next level. We have a great program of events ahead of us including contests and concerts alongside a good social vibe.


Tewit Silver Band

January 3 • Championship CORNET players - we are looking for a strong front row player to complete our section. We have a great year ahead including contests, hymn and march contests, concerts and Durham Miners alongside a good social vibe.


East London Brass

January 3 • PERCUSSIONIST - looking ahead to the 2026 contest season, ELB are looking for a percussionist to complete our line up. The band is ambitious and keen to further our successful 2025 season of winning the areas and promotion at spring festival.


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