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Kippax Band

Kippax to add to Holiday Inn entertainment

May 01, 2024
The Kippax Band and guest soloist Alan Morrison will provide the entertainment at the latest Yorkshire Brass Band Festival concert series in Barnsley later this month.


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Hobbins takes baton at Kippax

November 23, 2022
Alan Hobbins becomes the new MD at Kippax Band.


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Kippax awards recognise service and excellence

January 14, 2021
The successful Yorkshire band has been presenting awards of its own


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Kippax focus on community support

November 26, 2020
A wonderful community gesture sees the Yorkshire Area champion open its rehearsal facility as a local Food Bank centre.


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Death of Roy Marsden

May 02, 2020
The death has been reported of the popular Kippax Band tuba player Roy Marsden.


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Kippax lead Area run-out

February 16, 2019
Three bands will join Kippax for an evening of Area test-piece run-outs on Sunday — so why not go along and enjoy the music?


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Tighe takes the helm at Kippax

August 20, 2018
The vastly experienced Stephen Tighe takes on the MD role at Kippax Band.


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Knapton steps down from Kippax lead

April 20, 2018
Increased work commitments and a young family mean a reluctant parting of the musical waves at Kippax Band.


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Kippax welcomes New Year arrivals

January 02, 2018
The Kippax Band will look forward to the 208 season bolstered by new signings.


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Kippax welcomes trio of new signings

October 11, 2017
Three new players help boost the ranks at Kippax.


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Death of Keith Fairburn

May 18, 2017
The death has been announced of the respected Kippax Band Secretary, Keith Fairburn.


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New cornet brace at Kippax

May 10, 2017
The Kippax Band has signed two new cornet players as they prepare for a busy second half of the year


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Kippax offer test piece showcase

February 02, 2017
The Kippax Band is offering the chance to hear the First, Second, Third and Fourth Section Area test-pieces for free at a forthcoming run-out event


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Kippax back to full strength for Yorkshire challenge

January 26, 2017
The Kippax Band will take to the stage with a full team at the Yorkshire Area Championships in March.


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Special K lead at Kippax

December 09, 2016
Ian Knapton's enthusiasm, attention to detail and especially his strong determination make an immediate mark at Kippax.


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Report & Results: 2015 Brass Factor Wetherby

November 04, 2015
Kippax take the honours on their first Brass Factor contest performance in Wetherby.


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Jack Smith takes on lead role with Kippax

May 23, 2015
Jack Smith has been appointed the new MD of the Kippax Band.


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Kippax announce conducting brace

January 07, 2015
The Kippax Band will gain conducting support from some experienced former MDs for Butlins and Bradford.


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Lancaster leaves MD role at Kippax

December 13, 2014
David Lancaster has resigned from his role as MD of the Kippax Band in Yorkshire.


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Kippax wants to reunite

February 06, 2014
If you've played with the Kippax Band then they want you to help them celebrate their two hundredth anniversary this year.


Kippax 200 years

A grand up for compositional grabs

January 17, 2014
If you can write a great piece to celebrate the Kippax Band's 200th anniversary then you could get a grand reward.


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Bi-centenary for Kippax

December 25, 2013
The Kippax Band will be celebrating 200 not out in 2014 — aided by their local parish council.


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Roberts set for return

October 21, 2011
Soprano legend to make return to banding


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Death of Jean Moss

June 08, 2011
The death has been announced of Jean Moss of the Kippax Band.


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Keep you eye out for a special soprano

February 06, 2011
And if you do see it — then makes sure it gets back to its owner...




Scotland

Scottish banding battles for success

June 1 • A recent article in one of Scotland's leading newspapers has highlighted both the successes and challenges faced by its banding organisations.


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Death of David Banwell

June 1 • The death has been announced of David Banwell, the widely respected former player, conductor and member of the 4BR team.


Whit Friday

Whitsuntide celebration on Radio 4

May 31 • The celebration of Whitsuntide in Saddleworth has been marked on Radio 4 — accompanied by brass band music


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Report & Results: 2026 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday

May 31 • The official results from each venue have now been announced with confirmation that Brighouse & Rastrick are crowned champions as Milnrow take local honours and Tewit Silver Youth take the youth prize.


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 31 May • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Ithaca Brass

Tuesday 2 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Fulham Brass Band - Summer Concert

Friday 5 June • St Dionis Church, Parsons Green SW6 4UH


Yorkshire Imperial - Roger Webster & The Colne Valley Male Voice Choir

Saturday 6 June • St George's Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford BD1 1JT


Cambrian Brass

June 1 • We are always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining our friendly, supportive band - whether you are returning to banding, looking for a new challenge, or moving to Aberystwyth for university.


East London Brass

June 1 • Solo Cornet : fresh off the back of our promotion to the Grand Shield, ELB are on the look out for a solo cornet player to complement our existing section. The band is ambitious and has an exciting second half of the year ahead.


Tintwistle Band

May 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for front row cornet players to help complete our team. . We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, under the baton of MD Jim Henson, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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