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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.




uk fORUM

Endorsement and reservations from UKLBF to automatic National invitations

August 13 • The UK Leading Bands Forum has welcomed the return of the four band automatic invitation to Albert Hall Final — but with pointed reservations.


Presto

Make a presto decision to add to your recording collection...

August 13 • There are six more, new and classic CDs and downloads to consider as you build your brass collection through a new partnership between 4BR and Presto Music.


Star Crossed lovers

Fewer than 100 premium tickets left for British Open

August 13 • If you want to to snap up a ticket for the Stalls or Upper Circle for this year's British Open, then make sure you don't miss out.


Gregson

Gregson's Choice on National eve

August 13 • You can still grab a seat for the chance to hear an evening of great Edward Gregson music on the eve of the Albert Hall National Final from the ISB and Ian Bousfield.


The Lindley Band - Parp and a Pint

Wednesday 6 August • 14a Holly Bank Road. Lindley. Huddersfield . West Yorkshire HD3 3 JE


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 8 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham GL51 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 15 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL52 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 22 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Wetherby & District Silver Band

August 14 • We have a back row cornet and horn seat available in our friendly, top end of third section band. Although we take our music seriously we also try to have as much fun as possible in the process! We rehearse Monday and Friday evenings 8-9:45pm in Wetherby


Epping Forest Band

August 11 • Epping Forest Band have a vacancy for a solo horn player.. We are a friendly social 3rd section band with a variety of concerts throughout the year.. We have our own band hut and are within easy distance of the M11 and the central line.


Ilkeston Brass

August 9 • Ilkeston Brass need a new MD! We are a 4th section band based in SE Derbyshire with a strong community presence. We have empty seats in the cornet section but a core of committed players fighting to keep the band going.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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