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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.




NYBBNI

4BR Thursday interview with Les Neish

February 19 • We speak to the Besson artist as he prepares to take the baton for the first rehearsal meeting of the National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland.


Linz

Linz European line-ups confirmed

February 18 • 30 bands will take to the stage at the Brucknerhaus in Linz to try and claim the various European titles on offer.


Nationals

New website for National Championships

February 18 • A new website will bring you all you need to know about the National Championships of Great Britain.


John Ward

Ward takes baton for Friary Area challenge

February 18 • John Ward returns to the conducting rostrum in Stevenage to lead former champion Friary Brass in their Area challenge.


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • Bb BASS PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


Crewe Brass

February 18 • We are looking for a CORNET player (position negotiable) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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