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Mining

Blidworth to help celebrate proud mining heritage

October 09, 2025
The sound of a brass band will return to the site of the former Clipstone Colliery as Blidworth Welfare Band helps celebrate a proud mining heritage.


Alan Gifford

Gifford takes the helm at Blidworth

January 12, 2022
Alan Gifford is to become the new Musical Director at Blidworth Welfare Band.


Signing

New signings at Blidworth

February 02, 2020
Blidworth add to their ranks as they look towards Midlands Area challenge.


Simon Gresswell

Gresswell takes the helm at Blidworth Welfare

December 10, 2019
The experienced Simon Gresswell has become the new MD at Blidworth Welfare Band.


Blidworth

Oates ends Blidworth partnership

October 30, 2019
The two year musical partnership between conductor Simon Oates and Blidworth Welfare Band comes to an amicable end.


Hill

Blidworth make southern hemisphere musical link

August 15, 2019
Fendall Hill has become the new Associate Composer of Blidworth Welfare Band


Signing

Blidworth delight at Cooper signing

May 15, 2019
The Blidworth Welfare Band is delighted to welcome Lynden Cooper as their new solo euphonium.


Blidworth

Corey keeps on gaining plaudits and awards

April 03, 2019
A talented young cornet player from Blidworth Welfare Band is rapidly becoming a performers to listen out for...


Bidwoth

Blidworth welcomes new cornet signing

November 28, 2018
13 year old rising cornet star Corey Kohut has become the latest signing at Blidworth Welfare Band


Blidworth

Blidworth mark anniversaries

July 17, 2018
Blidworth helps commemorate anniversaries of different kinds — but with equal poignancy.


Signings

Eastern promise with new top man at Blidworth

April 14, 2018
John McMurran becomes the new principal cornet at Blidworth Welfare after enjoying a career move back from the Far East.


Blidworth

Military reinforcements for Blidworth

February 14, 2018
Two new recruits will add strength to the cornet section ranks of Blidworth Welfare Band ahead of their top flight challenge in Bedworth.


Blidworth

Blidworth signings boost Area confidence

January 31, 2018
A trio of new players bring a boost of confidence to Blidworth Welfare's First Section Area chances.


online

New web presence for Blidworth

January 12, 2018
2018 has seen the launch of a brand new website for Blidworth Welfare Band


Conducting

Oates gets to captain Blidworth

November 08, 2017
The experienced Simon Oates is to become the new Musical Director at Blidworth Welfare Band.


Hands

Heartfield stops beating at Blidworth

July 25, 2017
After eight years at the helm, Martin Heartfield has steeped down from his role as MD at Blidworth Welfare Band.


Signing

Blidworth add to the top line for Championship return

December 06, 2016
Blidworth Welfare Band has signed soprano player John Randle as they prepare for Championship Section action in 2017.


Blidworth

Blidworth take aim at Cheltenham with new signings

July 20, 2016
Blidworth Welfare Band has strengthened its ranks ahead of the National Finals in Cheltenham.


Black Dyke troms

Blidworth welcomes Dyke troms and new principal

June 10, 2016
A community trombone day led by Black Dyke stars proves to be a huge success as Blidworth Band also adds a new principal cornet to their ranks.


bRETT bAKER

Black Dyke trom quartet to lead tuition day

May 10, 2016
Brett Baker and the Black Dyke Trombone Quartet will be leading a community day of masterclasses and workshops in Mansfield.


Blidworth

Blidworth to showcase Essay prep ahead of Area

March 09, 2016
Blidworth Welfare Band will be holding an open rehearsal on 'Essay' ahead of their Bedworth First Section challenge.


Blidworth

Rising star rides Helter Skelter to success

October 09, 2015
14 year old Morgan Gallimore certainly made a worldwide impression last weekend after winning the top section 'Best Soloist' award at the Bolsover Festival of Brass.


Blidworth

Blidworth set for Tallis preview

May 06, 2015
Blidworth Welfare Band will be previewing their Tallis work ahead of their Spring Festival debuts this weekend.


Blidworth

Blidworth achievements gain award nomination

March 13, 2015
Blidworth Welfare Band has been nominated for a prestigious regional award following two years of success.


Blidworth

Blidworth ready to show Championship mettle

February 26, 2015
Blidworth Welfare Band is getting ready for their top section Area debut with new signings and an open rehearsal.




lbba

Report & Results: 2025 LBBA Contest

October 27 • Derwent Brass leads the prize winners in the battles of Bosworth with section victories claimed by East of England Co-op, Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Thrapston Town and Moulton 77.


Brass Matters

Podcast: Brass Matters with John Wallace

October 26 • John Wallace in conversion with composer Errollyn Wallen — talking all things brass and brass bands.


Blackboard

Petition set up to protect Music Service provision in Dumfries & Galloway

October 26 • The provision of an instrumental music service is under potential threat in Scotland as a local authority looks to make budget cuts.


Bedworth

Midlands announces judges for 2026 Area Championships.

October 26 • The panel of judges tasked with picking the qualifiers in Bedworth next March have been announced.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Thaxted Church

Saturday 25 October • haxted Parish Church. Watling St, Thaxted CM6 2PE


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band VE & VJ Day Remembrance Concert

Saturday 25 October • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Regent Hall Concerts - Paddington Brass

Friday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


City of Norwich Brass

October 25 • We’re Recruiting!. Do you have the sound, passion, and presence to lead our trombone section?. We’re looking for a Solo Trombone to join our friendly and ambitious brass band.. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings at Hethersett Village Hall, Norwich, NR9 3JJ


Harlow Brass Band

October 25 • We have vacancies for CORNETS, TROMBONES, 2ND HORN AND PERCUSSION. We are a welcoming, non contesting band who organising their own Spring and Christmas concerts and enjoy playing at local events throughout the year.


Epping Forest Band

October 23 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm


Gary Davies


Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator


               

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