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Fond farewell for Bramley at Barnsley

October 02, 2018
Jacob Bramley heads for a new form of musical chemistry as he bids a fond farewell to Barnsley Brass.


Art

Historic links inspire inventive celebration of brass and coal

March 31, 2017
A wonderfully innovative artistic collaboration celebrating the 20th anniversary of the film 'Brassed Off!' joins art installations and music to poetry and remarkable re-constituted instruments — all inside a giant white cube in Yorkshire.


Welsh flag

Rushworth to lead Barnsley Brass

March 30, 2014
William Rushworth will continue to lead Barnsley Brass after encouraging Bradford start.


Grimey horns

Rushworth set for Barnsley baton at Bradford

January 10, 2014
Former Grimethorpe Colliery horn star to take the baton at Barnsley Brass for Yorkshire Area.


Barnsley

Read all about it! Barnsley changes name

October 02, 2013
The Barnsley Chronicle Band becomes Barnsley Brass.


4barsrest

Interview with Alex Francis

March 02, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Barnsley Metropolitan conductor Alex Francis


Barnsley

The Chronicles of Barnsley

February 01, 2011
Barnsley is in the news as they gain a paper sponsor.


BBS help a little Fox

October 07, 2009
Barnsley Building Society Band recently did their bit for a great charity.


Rushworth

New conducting duo at Barnsley

January 13, 2009
William Rushworth and Rob Straw are the new conducting team at Barnsley Building Society Band.


No credit crunch for Barnsley

December 04, 2008
The proposed merger of two Yorkshire Building Societies won't mean a credit crunch for Barnsely.


Gray days ahead at Barnsley

September 22, 2008
Russell Gray will lead Barnsley Building Society on the contesting stage over the next few weeks.


Changes on top at Barnsley

September 08, 2008
Barnsley Building Society Band make a couple of top changes.


Barnsley go all political

June 10, 2008
Barnsely Metropolitan Band recently appeared on the BBC Politics Show.


Bands on the Beeb!

January 30, 2008
Barnsley Metropolitan help local MP to get more funding for bands.


Wadsworth

Wadsworth departs from Barnsley

January 15, 2008
Kevin Wadsworth has announced his departure from Barnsley Building Society Band.




RNCM

Research recognition for RNCM

January 8 • The Royal Northern College of Music adds to its established recognition as a leading centre for the advanced study of music performance and composition.


ODBBA

ODBBA confident of capacity turn-out

January 8 • You will need to be quick to make sure you get your entry in for the Oxford & District Brass Band Association Winter Contest.


Geneva Clans

Geneva boost to cross border battle

January 8 • Geneva Instruments has boosted the prize funds for the forthcoming 'Clans vs Counties Contest' in June.


Elland

Elland to lead youth procession to the Minster

January 8 • Eight youth and training bands will provide the musical entertainment at Halifax Minster next month.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Christchurch Vintage Brass

January 6 • Bb Bass required for our friendly non contesting day time band. We rehearse Monday afternoons from 13:30 in Southbourne near Bournemouth with refreshments afterwards. MD Steve Chislett.


John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator


               

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