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Frecjleton

Freckleton partnership comes to an end

June 24, 2026
John Atkinson has taken his final bow with the Freckleton Band.


Freckleton

Glew secures top seat at Freckleton

May 30, 2026
One of the North West banding's emerging talents has been appointed principal cornet at Freckleton Band.


Freckleton

Freckleton looks forward to top section return

January 21, 2026
A new MD and plenty of new signings holds promise for an exciting and successful year for the newly promoted North West band.


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.




iNSTRUMENTS

Trump tariffs set to raise instrument prices in USA

August 13 • A new tariff proposal on imports, parts and accessories on brass and wind musical instruments draws criticism about national security issues.


willebroek

Willebroek's sixth sense pays off with Band Academy

August 13 • Over 60 young players enjoyed six days of Belgian music making on their sixth Academy course.


Harper

Harper enjoys Cory reconnection in Japan

August 13 • Philip Harper has made a Cory link in Japan to help inspire musicians on the Ageo Band Camp in Saitama.


Bruce Broughton

BrookWright Music: 11 March 1917 (Bruce Broughton)

August 13 • A moving euphonium solo from the pen of the critically acclaimed American composer Bruce Broughton.


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

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


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Brunel Brass Organisation

August 13 • Brunel Brass is looking for a BACK ROW CORNET to complete the band. Challenging for promotion to the Championship Section in 2027 and achieving our highest ever result at the British Open Senior Trophy in 2026, it's an exciting time to join the band!


Chinnor Silver

August 12 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meets again on MONDAY (17th) in our bandroom at 11am. We welcome players of all abilities who want a friendly relaxed rehearsal with tea and cake.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band it’s just an extra blow.


Chinnor Silver

August 11 • OurCOMMU ITY BAND meets again on Monday 17th at 11am in our .bandroom.. Why not join us for a relaxed friendly rehearsal where all abilities are welcome.. There ‘s tea and cake and. It’s all free.. So join us this Monday..


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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