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Kinky Toots

Kinky Toots success in Blackpool

March 25, 2024
The recent collaboration between Freckleton Band and theatre director Jamie Sophia Fletcher resulted in a great night out at Blackpool Tower.


Kinlytoots

Get ready for the elevated experience of Kinky Toots

March 08, 2024
The innovative creative partnership between Freckleton Band, BBE and director Jamie Sophia Fletcher clicks its high heels in Blackpool next week


Jamie Fletcher

Interview with Jamie Fletcher

October 16, 2023
4BR speaks to the award winning theatre director about the BBE 'Elevate' project that will see the Freckleton Band work with Jamie on a drag cabaret 'creative extravaganza'.


Eleavte

Elevate initiative brings brass and drag together

October 09, 2023
The Freckleton Band will work with artist Jamie Fletcher to bring together two long standing performing traditions in an exciting new BBE collaboration.


Adam Taylor

Freckleton appoint Taylor as new MD

August 26, 2022
Adam D J Taylor takes the baton at Freckleton Band.


Freckleton

New President for Freckleton

July 11, 2022
Mark Rossall becomes the new President of Freckleton Band


Signings

Trio of signings at Freckleton

November 11, 2020
The Freckleton Band has welcome three new players to the ranks.


Hands

Pearson takes over at Freckleton

October 30, 2018
The experienced John Pearson has become the new MD at Freckleton Band


Paul Dalton

Dalton tenure comes to an end at Freckleton

September 18, 2018
The long standing musical partnership between the respected conductor Paul Dalton and the Freckleton Band has come to an end.


Freckleton

Two new Freckles spotted in time for Blackpool

February 15, 2012
The Freckleton Band has signed two new players in time for their Blackpool appearance.


Frecjleton

Freckleton boost the ranks

September 20, 2011
Star sop signing leads new arrivals at Freckleton.


Frecklton

Freckleton sign new duo

June 08, 2011
Freckleton Band picks up new playing duo — full of potential.


Freckleton

Freckleton faces up to 2011

January 19, 2011
After a highly successful 2010, Freckleton is already looking forward to the 2011 season with new signings to boost the ranks.


Yeo

Yeo set for masterclass

May 14, 2010
Trombone virtuoso set for Freckleton appearance — and you can join him too.


Freckleton

New faces at Freckleton

April 10, 2010
The newly crowned North West Area champion welcomes plenty of new faces to the ranks.


Freckleton

Conductor break at Freckleton

April 29, 2009
Gareth Pritchard takes over the helm as Paul Dalton suffers break in conducting arm.


Freckleton

Results: Wilkinson Northern Open

November 18, 2008
Freckleton takes the top honours at the Wilkinsons Contest with wins for Dodworth, Rivington & Adlington and Blackley too.




Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


rooms4grous

Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups

February 21 • The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod form teh judges at Blackpool this weekend...


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


James McLeod

BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor


               

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