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Skelmanthorpe

Skelmanthorpe produce the bangers for sell out shows

August 07, 2025
The Skelmanthorpe Band brought a taste of 'Brasstonbury' to a brace of sell out audiences with a night of hits and energy.


Jonathan Bates

Bates returns home for High Peak challenge

January 19, 2024
Foden's horn star Jonathan Bates will direct his home town band of Skelmanthorpe at the Yorkshire Regional Championships.


Skelmanthorpe

Heartfield tenure ends at Skelmanthorpe

January 04, 2024
The five year musical partnership between Martin Heartfield and Skelmanthorpe has come to an end.


Skelmanthorpe

Skelmanthorpe add youth and experience

November 14, 2023
A trio of new signings have been welcomed by Yorkshire's Skelmanthorpe Band.


Skelmanthorpe

New signings at Skelmanthorpe

October 18, 2022
The experienced banding duo of Martin and Liz Oke have signed for Skelmanthorpe Band.


Skelmanthorpe

Skelmanthorpe sign Johnson

May 05, 2022
Neil Johnson is the new solo euphonium of Skelmanthorpe Band


Skelmanthorpe

Skelmanthorpe honour stalwart

March 24, 2022
The Skelmanthorpe Band has paid tribute to euphonium player Peter Crossley who has retired from playing after giving the brass band movement over 60 years of dedicated service.


Brett Baker

International flavour to Yorkshire Trombone Day

November 25, 2021
The first Yorkshire Trombone Day attracted delegates from far and wide.


Advent

Bolsover advent entertainment: No.1 Skelmanthorpe

December 01, 2020
Highlights from the 2019 Bolsover Festival of Brass — with a reminder of how Skelmanthorpe Band under Martin Heartfield took the top section honours...


Skelmanthore

Additions add to Skelmanthorpe ranks

November 21, 2019
Three talented young players join the ranks of Skelmanthorpe Band


Skelmanthorpe

Skelmanthorpe strengthen ranks ahead of Grand Shield

April 10, 2019
The experienced Derek Hoyle makes a return to top flight banding with Skelmanthorpe.


Damien Hall

Hall takes on solo trom role at Skelmanthorpe

March 21, 2019
Damien Hall is the new solo trombone at Skelmanthorpe Band


smith

Smithy offers help with Cheltenham test

September 12, 2018
Former Flowers top man Andrew Smith has come to the help of Skelmanthorpe Band — just in case there's a last minute Cheltenham dash to the maternity ward


Propsect

No more Garlick topping...

August 01, 2018
After a decade or more at the helm at Prospect Brass — Skelmanthorpe, MD Phil Garlick has stepped down from the role.


Signings

New quartet boosts Skelmanthorpe

July 25, 2018
Four new signings have given Skelmanthorpe Band a timely boost of player confidence.


Pint

National qualifiers happy to get completely shattered

July 07, 2018
Skelmanthorpe Band will be hoping lots of their supporters will enjoy a drink or two to help them on the road to Cheltenham.


Signing

Victorian reign at Skelmanthorpe

June 26, 2018
Skelmanthorpe Band has signed Victoria Hallworth on baritone as they look forward to Cheltenham


Skelmanthopre

Heartfield takes over at Skelmanthorpe

April 05, 2018
The experienced Martin Heartfield has taken over the baton at Cheltenham qualifiers Skelmanthorpe.


Skelmanthorpe

Heartfield to lead in Huddersfield

February 02, 2018
The experienced Martin Heartfield will lead Skelmanthorpe Band at the Yorkshire Regional Championships


Skelmanthorpe

Skelmanthorpe's prospects looking up for 2019 and beyond

October 11, 2017
Skelmanthorpe Prospect Brass has enjoyed a great 2017 — but is now planning for further success in the next 12 months.


Skelamthopre

New signings give Skelmanthorpe contest boost

March 28, 2017
A raft of new signings have certainly given Skelmanthorpe Band a boost of contesting confidence


Skelmanthorpe

Skelmanthorpe add youthful tuba talent to the ranks

April 25, 2016
National Youth Band of Great Britain tuba player Gregor Spence joins Skelmanthorpe Band.


Skelmanthorpe

Skelmanthorpe prepare for Battle with new signings

April 05, 2016
Skelmanthorpe Band has announced two new signings as they look forward to their Senior Cup challenge.


Laura Brown

Report & Results: 2015 Skelmanthorpe Slow Melody & Ensemble

November 10, 2015
There was plenty of great playing to be heard at the Skelmanthorpe Slow Melody & Ensemble contest on the weekend.


Jim Davies

Davies takes the reins at Skelmanthorpe

October 13, 2015
Jim Davies takes over the baton at Skelmanthorpe




Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire showcase returns

January 9 • The Lincolnshire Music Education Hub's 'Brass Band Showcase' returns later this year with the promise of it being bigger and better than ever.


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.


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


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


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.


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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