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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


Skelmanthorpe

Skelmanthorpe call

September 27, 2015
The last minute call has gone out for entrants for the Skelmanthorpe Band Slow Melody & Ensemble Contest.




British Open judges

Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship

June 23 • Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.


Liberty Brass Band

Report & Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert

June 23 • Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title


Bugle

Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival

June 23 • Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 23 • Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


Jack Capstaff

Bmus (Hons)
Conductor | Composer


               

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