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Gloucesters

New march to honour Forest of Dean soldiers

August 28, 2025
A new march will help the fundraising efforts for a memorial to mark the heroic action of Forest of Dean soldiers of the 1st Battalion The Gloucestershire Regiment.


Dunne

Dunne takes MD role at Forest of Dean Brass

November 13, 2021
Thomas Dunne has become the new Musical Director at Forest of Dean Brass.


Syjes

Sykes takes Forest baton

December 07, 2019
Stephen Sykes takes on his first full time conducting appointment at Forest of Dean Brass.


nOAH

Forest of Dean youngsters get ready for debut appearance

March 03, 2018
The new Forest of Dean Brass Training Band to make debut on a playful stage...


Chris Howley

Howley's tales of the very unexpected

February 25, 2017
Cornet player and conductor Chris Howley has been enjoying looking into tales and locations of a very different kind of late...


Chris Howley

Howley takes the helm at Forest of Dean

November 15, 2012
Former Flowers principal cornet takes over the baton at ambitious West of England First Section band.


Forest of Dean

Forestry commission for Ford

November 26, 2010
Forest of Dean announce Martyn Ford as their new MD.


Forest of Dean

Oxford Deans

April 27, 2010
A bunch of youngsters from the Forest of Dean Band pass their Oxford playing exams.


Forest of Dean

Jack the lad

October 21, 2009
Just four weeks into the job and Jack's the lad at Forest of Dean.


Forest of Dean

New MD at Forest of Dean

September 22, 2009
Jack Smith is the new man at the helm at Forest of Dean.


A great year for Forest of Dean

December 09, 2008
The young players of the Forest of Dean Youth Band have just enjoyed a very special year.


Forest celebration

May 05, 2008
The Forest of Dean brass band scene is celebrating after two of their ensembles make it to Music for Youth final.




4BR review

4BR Review — Episode 15

February 1 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look back at a memorable RNCM International Brass Band Festival, as well as look forward to the Norwegian Championships and more...


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe to support a Day to Remember

February 1 • Grimethorpe Colliery Band will add their musical sparkle to a concert that aims to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society


UniBrass Championships

UniBrass Championships countdown now on

February 1 • There are now just a couple of weeks to go before the student banding world heads to Newport — so why not go along and enjoy the action.


North of England

Judges confirmed for North of England Regional Championships

February 1 • The adjudication teams for the North of England Regional Championships have been announced.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


West Wycombe Brass Band

February 1 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Flugel and Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call, or email.


Croy Silver Band

February 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher


               

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