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City of Hull

Brooks and Beatty take dual baton role at City of Hull

June 07, 2025
Daniel Brooks and Jonathan Beatty will spearhead the artistic and contesting focus of City of Hull Band.


Dean Jones

No more to Hull and back for Jones

May 14, 2024
Dean Jones has stepped down from his role as MD at City of Hull Band.


City of Hull

Newiss casts off from City of Hull

April 25, 2024
The respected Tony Newiss may well be seen with a fishing rod rather than instrument in his hand in future after bringing to an end his 24 year association with City of Hull Band


City of Hull

Luc takes lead at City of Hull

January 31, 2024
Keir Luc has been appointed as the new principal cornet of City of Hull Band ahead of their Durham and Blackpool challenges.


trombone

Dem Bones, Dem Bones....

May 17, 2023
A celebration of of the rituals around death is being held in Hull later this year — and is in need of some trombone participation...


Stig

New musical leadership at City of Hull

November 16, 2022
Dean Jones will take over as Musical Director of City of Hull Band as Stig Maersk returns to Denmark.


City Hull

New partnership boost for City of Hull

November 01, 2022
A new partnership link will see City of Hull Band develop future youth plans.


City of Hull

A great Day returns to City of Hull

October 18, 2022
The outstanding cornet player Neil Day makes an emotional return to the City of Hull Band.


Cross

Death of Pete Arden

July 06, 2020
The City of Hull Band has announced the death of its respected tuba player and administrator Pete Arden.


eyms

To Hull and back after 26 years for regional champion

March 21, 2019
After over a quarter of a century, the EYMS Band reverts back to its former identity — closing its sponsorship chapter on a fantastic high in Durham on the weekend.


eyms

O Valiant Hearts

October 12, 2018
EYMS Band has released a downloadable track entitled 'The Poppy Fields of Flanders' to hep raise funds for the Royal British Legion in the run-up to Armistice Day


Superman

The true spirit of contesting...

May 19, 2018
When potential disaster struck for the EYMS Band just minutes before they went on stage at the Grand Shield in Blackpool, Thoresby Colliery's euph player came to the rescue...


Signings

New sop and perc duo joins EYMS ranks

October 20, 2017
Kevin Moxon and Siobhan Thomas join East Yorkshire Motor Services Band in time for their Scottish Open challenge in Perth next month.


Hangers

EYMS look to overcome wardrobe malfunction

June 28, 2017
If you have helped the EYMS Band recently and have a souvenir in your wardrobe — then can they have them back?


cROSS

Death of Barry Matthews

November 19, 2016
The death has been reported of the popular bandsman Barry Matthews.


Maurice Metcalfe

Home with a name for EYMS

August 12, 2016
East Yorkshire Motor Services honour the memory one of their finest supporters by naming their brand new rehearsal facility after Maurice Metcalfe — a man who gave so much to their success.


Eyms Band

East Yorkshire Motor Services Band moves to new home

July 18, 2016
One of the leading bands in the north of England looks towards the future at a new home.


eyms

EYMS gain Haven of support in Blackpool

May 14, 2016
East Yorkshire Motor Services Band will be gaining a lot more on-line support than other rivals at the Grand Shield this year.


EYMS

EYMS Haven boost for Albert Hall

April 15, 2016
One of the UKs leading holiday park businesses will be helping East Yorkshire Motor Services Band head to the Royal Albert Hall in October.


Neil Day

End of the Day at EYMS

April 05, 2016
Neil Day has stepped down from his role as principal cornet at the EYMS Band.


sTIG mAERSK

Danish history to be created at National Final

March 26, 2016
The National Finals in October will see the first Danish conductor take to the stage at the contest at the Albert Hall.


Stig Maersk

Maersk takes on lead role with EYMS

March 09, 2016
Stig Maersk will make his contesting debut with East Yorkshire Motor Services Band at the North of England Regional contest in Durham this weekend.


EYMS

Morrison and EYMS to end partnership

October 22, 2015
The successful five year musical partnership between Alan Morrison and EYMS Band will come to an end at the end of the year.


eyms

EYMS target Gateshead debut

October 17, 2015
After a fine run of recent form, the EYMS Band is targeting another polished entertainment appearance on their Brass in Concert Championship debut.


Bolsover

Report & Results: 2015 Bolsover Festival of Brass

October 06, 2015
A worldwide audience certainly enjoyed the action from Bolsover on the weekend as EYMS, Unite the Union, Silk Brass, Towcester Studio, Cadishead Public, Nottingham University and Newark Town claimed the titles on offer.




4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 2 • Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 2 • The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 2 • Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Ashley DIXON

Ashley's life affirming donation

September 2 • The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


Chris King

MBA, BMus(Hons), LRSM, AoBBA
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator, Compere, Band Trainer


               

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