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Central England lead for Phillips
July 08, 2025
The experienced Steve Phillips has become the new Musical Director of Brass Band of Central England.
CBSO boosted by Wild trumpet addition
January 21, 2025
The brass section of another leading British orchestra is boosted by the arrival of a brass band player as Kaitlin Wild joins the trumpet section of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
Cooper takes lead at Central England
December 21, 2023
The experienced Stephen Cooper is the new Musical Director of Brass Band of Central England
Death of Julian Smith
March 23, 2023
The death has been announced of Julian Smith, the respected musician, trombone player and teacher.
New MD takes the baton at Brass Band of Central England
October 18, 2022
Iain McKnight will take the helm at the newly named Midlanders.
New name change for Jaguar Land Rover Band
October 11, 2022
Midlands top section outfit is rebadged to become Brass Band of Central England as 20 year sponsorship link comes to an end.
Death of Karl Busch
March 24, 2022
The death has been announced of the respected cornet player and conductor Karl Busch.
Jaguar Land Rover to celebrate Lea tenure
July 23, 2019
The 30 year conducting tenure of Dave Lea at the Jaguar Land Rover Band will be celebrated with a special event later this year.
New leadership team at Jaguar Land Rover
November 22, 2018
The experienced trio of Brad Turnbull, Nigel Seaman and Michael Fowles take over the conducting duties at Jaguar Land Rover Band.
Lea becomes Life President at Jaguar Land Rover
August 01, 2018
Dave Lea's remarkable contribution to the success of the Jaguar Land Rover Band will be recognised by the honour of becoming its Life President.
30 years of Lea direction comes to an end at Jaguar Land Rover
July 28, 2018
Dave Lea has taken the decision to retire from his role as Musical Director of Jaguar Land Rover Band.
Jaguar Land Rover gain fusion success with Arts award
December 30, 2016
Jaguar Land Rover Band secures a Christmas bonus with 'Grants for the Arts' funding for innovative fusion project.
Lea reflects on memorable musical months
June 07, 2016
Jaguar Land Rover MD Dave Lea has enjoyed a memorable few brass banding months — from Bavaria to Blackpool and beyond.
Jaguar delight at runner-up result
May 17, 2016
The Grand Shield has once again lived up to its reputation for making bands happy... even when they come runner-up.
4BR Quiz: PC identity?
February 16, 2016
All you have to do is identify the chap wishing to take on the principal cornet role with Jaguar Land Rover Band...
Match of the Day for Jaguar Land Rover
February 14, 2016
The Jaguar Land Rover Band has helped the city off Coventry remember one of the nation's great football men...
Wychavon set for innovative concert profile
March 19, 2014
An innovative concert partnership between Wychavon Festival of Brass, Jaguar Land Rover Band and Droitwich Town Council set to flourish.
Bands set to sparkle at Iron Bridge Festival
February 14, 2014
Jaguar Land Rover and Jackfield (Elcock Reisen) will be centre stage this summer at Iron Bridge.
Death of Jaguar stalwart
January 25, 2014
The death has been reported of Jaguar Land Rover stalwart Dave Bartle.
Partnership success for Jaguar
December 05, 2013
The second Jaguar Land Rover Day of Brass has been hailed as a great success — even with a Clint Eastwood shoot out!
Roaring success at Jaguar partnership day
May 07, 2013
The partnership between Jaguar Land Rover Band and Warwickshire Music Services has been hailed as a great success.
Lea helps Happy German friends
June 13, 2012
Jaguar Land Rover MD Dave Lea has been helping the banding cause in the BMW heartland of Bavaria.
Iconic brand addition to Jaguar Band
March 11, 2011
The Jaguar (Coventry) Band will now be known by a new, iconic name
Jaguar set for English epic
May 25, 2010
Jaguar (Coventry) is putting the final touches to what they hope will be an epic weekend, with apperances at the Masters and the prestigious English Music Festival.
Death of Stephen Shimwell
May 04, 2010
The death has been announced of the respected conductor Stephen Shimwell.
