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Longridge Bands

Tomlinson music helps Longridge celebration

July 18, 2025
A new arrangement by Dan Price of Ernest Tomlinson's 'A Gaelic Lullaby'


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Longridge delight at being out of date...

June 10, 2025
The 180th anniversary celebrations for Longridge Band could well be their 193rd thanks to a bit of historical research...


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New signings at Longridge

November 22, 2023
The Longridge Band looks forward to the new year boosted by extra signings.


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New trio heads to Longridge

November 17, 2022
The Bolsover Entertainment Champion welcomes three new signings.


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Lest We Forget...

November 10, 2022
Longridge pays its respected to the fallen — including two of its own — at the Menin Gate Memorial.


aIR mABULANCE

Muggeridge keeps air support in place

July 11, 2018
Keith Muggeridge will keep raising funds for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance Service with his latest concert appearance with Longridge Band this weekend.


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Longridge gain top flight additions for 2017

December 06, 2016
The Longridge Band has added a number of new signings to the ranks as they look ahead to contesting life in the Championship Section in 2017.


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Longridge honour the fallen

November 11, 2015
Members of the Longridge Band have just come back from Belgium after paying their respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.


Longridge Annual Awards

Longridge awards at Last Night of Proms

July 08, 2014
The Longridge Band recently handed out its awards at a wonderful evening of celebratory music making.


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Short notice pays off for 20 year Longridge wait

September 10, 2012
The Longridge Band recently stepped in at short notice to ensure they wouldn't have to wait another 20 years to help out their local community.


Ernest Tomlinson MBE conducting Longridge Band

Tomlinson Serenade for Longridge

July 21, 2012
Composer Ernest Tomlinson MBE, has given the Longridge Band a musical treat to remember.


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New signings at Longridge

May 29, 2012
New signings bolster Longridge ranks.


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Cornet boost for Longridge

March 29, 2012
The Longridge Band has boosted its cornet section strength.


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Results: Northern Open Championships

November 20, 2011
Full results from this year's Northern Open, where Longridge with MD Mark Peacock take the top honours.


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Longridge set to open their Destiny to the public

September 20, 2011
North West contenders set to open the doors on The Force of Destiny ahead of Cheltenham.


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Peacock to lead Longridge

April 01, 2010
Mark Peacock is the new MD at Longridge Band.


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Special dinner guest for Longridge

December 26, 2009
There was a surprise guest for Longridge Band at a recent band job.


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Twiss takes it in the gob

December 22, 2009
Sop player Ian Twiss takes Longridge Award.


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Loss of principals

October 23, 2009
Longridge lose principals


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Girls Aloud at Longridge

October 13, 2009
Longridge Band now have an all girl trom section.


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Janet and John at Longridge

August 31, 2009
The Longridge Band has announced two new signings.


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Comings and goings at Longridge

July 01, 2009
Longridge announce departure of MD Steve Tarry and appointment of MD Mike Cotter.


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New Twiss at Longridge

January 22, 2009
The Longridge Band has announced the signing of star soprano player Ian Twiss.


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More signings at Longridge

January 20, 2009
The Longridge Band has announced yet more signings ahead of the Areas.


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New trom signing at Longridge

January 08, 2009
Kieran Higham is signed as the new bass trombone player at Longridge.




Spring Festival

Final preparations in place for Spring Festival

April 30 • Bands and organisers are putting the final parts in place ahead of the Spring Festival in Birmingham.


Spring Festival

Run event reminder for Spring Festival

April 29 • Birmingham will be busy with runners on the Spring Festival weekend


Elgar Howarth

Howarth remembered

April 29 • The musical life and career of Elgar Howarth has been marked by a special programme on Radio 3.


Flowers

Media boost for Flowers after Linz triumph

April 29 • The Flowers Band are in media demand after being crowned European Champion — with a television spotlight tonight.


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Tintwistle Band

April 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and 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, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

April 23 • Cleethorpes Band are seeking a Musical Director. The band rehearse on Thursday and Sunday evenings. Placed 3rd in the North of England 4th section contest. We are a registered charity and have a thriving training band.


Leicestershire Co-op Band

April 23 • SOLO HORN Vacancy. The Leicestershire Co-op Band (2nd Section National Finalists & 1st Section from 2027) have a vacancy for Solo Horn. We are an ambitious band with a healthy balance of contests and concerts, always striving for high musical standards.


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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