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Haslingden

Haslingden & Helmshore success a key for banding optimism

December 03, 2017
For any bands facing problems, the success of Haslingden & Helmshore may be a source of inspiration.


Haslingden

New signing adds to the Haslingden ranks

July 07, 2017
The talented Billy McCrief has joined Haslingden & Helmshore Band.


Flowers

Death of Matthew Densfield

April 05, 2017
4BR has been informed of the death of the young percussionist Matthew Densfield.


Haslignden

Haslingden Chalk up another success

January 13, 2017
The Haslingden & Helmshore Band has a new partnership success story to celebrate with a link to the leading fresh produce company Chalkers.


Simon Cowen

Cowen takes on new lead role

November 17, 2016
Simon Cowen, the principal trombone of the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra has taken on a new role with the baton at Halsingden & Helmshore Band.


Sam Ball

New principal at Haslingden & Helmshore keeps rejuvenation Ball rolling

September 15, 2016
The appointment of Sam Ball is the latest step on the rejuvenation trail for Haslingden & Helmshore.


A full bandroom

Baritone boost for Haslingden & Helmshore

September 09, 2016
A talented local signing for a rejuvenated local band shows that Haslingden & Helmshore is heading in the right musical direction.


Haslingden

Thomas leads rejuvenation process at Haslingden & Helmshore

July 26, 2016
The never say die attitude of the Haslingden & Helmshore Band has paid off — with another boost to their future plans with the appointment of Huw Thomas as MD.


Haslingden

Positive approach fires Haslingden & Helmshore

July 06, 2016
Despite going through a bit of a lean time of late the fantastic positivity of Haslingden & Helmshore is something others bands may well want to copy...


Haslingden and Helmshore

Holland annexes 25 year link to Haslingden & Helmshore

November 19, 2015
After a quarter of a century of great music making together David Holland calls time on his tenure with the Haslingden & Helmshore Band.


Haslingden

4BR make Telegraph headlines!

January 03, 2009
It seems the influence of 4BR is spreading to the dizzy heights of the Telegraph newspaper...


Haslingden sing and dance to victory

January 21, 2008
Line dancing celebrations for Haslingden & Helmshore after their win in the Butlins Third Section at Skegness.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


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.


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


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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