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Marsden

Marsden thanks banding community for support

January 09, 2026
Marsden Silver Prize Band has thanked the banding world for its offers of its help after flooding damages its bandroom and contents.


Leigh Baker

Baker to deliver with Marsden

September 04, 2024
Leigh Baker has been appointed the new MD at Marsden Silver.


ANDREW lOFTHOUSE

Lofthouse to step down from Marsden lead

June 06, 2024
The musical partnership between Andrew Lofthouse and Marsden Silver Band will reach its final chord this month.


Marsden Band

Lofthouse takes baton with Marsden

November 28, 2018
Andrew Lofthouse has has become the new Musical Director of Marsden Silver Prize Band in Yorkshire.


MARSDEN

Widdop calls time on Marsden tenure

September 20, 2018
The experienced Alan Widdop has taken the decision to call an end to his conducting tenure with wonderful friends at Marsden Band.


Marsden

Marsden look to make new Huddersfield Mark

February 20, 2018
Marsden Silver returns to the top flight at the Yorkshire Area Championship determined to make a successful impression under new conductor Mark Peacock.


Marsden Silver Prize

Reinvigorated Marsden building towards further success

July 15, 2017
Marsden Silver has certainly shown that relegation can sometimes be the best thing that can happen to a band that wants to become successful once again...


Marsden Silver Prize

Report & Results: 2017 Morley March & Hymn Tune

June 19, 2017
Marsden Silver show off their prowess at the twin discipline event as they take the title for an eighth time.


CONDUCTOR

Widdop takes the helm at Marsden

October 26, 2016
One of the most experienced conductors around takes over the musical leadership a Marsden Silver Prize Band.


Marsden at Yorkshire Area

Marsden and Hinckley part ways

October 13, 2016
The musical partnership between John Hinckley and Marsden Silver Prize Band has come to an end.


John Hinckley

Hinckley point at Marsden

October 22, 2015
The experienced John Hinckley has become the new MD at Marsden Silver.


Marsden

Marsden open up on Cantata

November 26, 2014
If you want to hear the Scottish Open set work played in the heart of England then get along to Marsden's band club on Thursday night.


Marsden

New signings at Marsden

October 03, 2014
Yorkshire Championship contenders boost the ranks with new signings.


Marsden

Marsden look towards next 125 years

June 20, 2014
Marsden Silver Prize Band will be looking to develop the first seeds of playing talent for the next 125 years.


Marsden on parade

Marsden looking for 125 year oldies

March 19, 2014
The Marsden Silver Band is looking for former players to help celebrate their 125th anniversary.


Marsden

Marsden response sees date change

March 12, 2014
A great response from entrants sees the Marsden Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest change its date.


Marsden in action

Marsden open up on St Magnus

February 26, 2014
Marsden Silver open up just 24 hours before St Magnus assault at Bradford.


Marsden at 125

Marsden's honest toil reaches 125

December 23, 2013
The Marsden Band will celebrate its 125th birthday in 2014 — a great achievement based on good old honest toil.


Marsden Silver

New recruits at Marsden

November 15, 2013
A trio of new recruits gives Marsden a contest boost ahead of their Perth challenge.


Marsden

Marsden set for anniversary contest

September 29, 2013
Marsden Silver announce date of anniversary Solo, Duet & Quartet Competition.


Marsden in celebration mood

Marsden announce 125th anniversary plans

September 15, 2013
Partnership between Marsden and Glyn Williams Music Ltd will see plenty to celebrate in 2014.


Marsden Band logo

Lambs set for new pastures in Scotland

September 05, 2013
Marsden say fond farewell to former Band Manager and his wife.


Yorkshire Tea Band

Cricket lovers served music and tea at Old Trafford

August 02, 2013
The sound of leather on willow is also being accompanied by tea and brass band music at the Ashes test in Manchester at the moment...


Marsden

Slow melody closing date looms for Marsden

May 09, 2013
The closing date for the popular Marsden Slow Melody Contest is looming fast — so get your entries in.


Marsden

Marsden becomes the ultimate cup of tea band...

February 18, 2013
Marsden set for huge commercial exposure as they become the new performing face of Yorkshire Tea — from television to Ashes test matches.




Review

4BR Review — Episode 14

January 16 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox is joined by Chris Thomas and special guest Dr David Thornton to preview the 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival in Manchester.


Finalists

Final beats made ahead of NYBBGB Conducting Final

January 16 • Ammal Bhatia, Megan Bousfield, Tommy Tynan and Joey Wong will head to Tidworth Garrison Theatre in Wiltshire with the aim to become the winner of the prestigious event supported by British Army Music.


EBBC

2026 European Championship ticket sale date announced

January 16 • Tickets for the 47th European Brass Band Championships in Linz will go on sale on Tuesday 20th January.


Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Corporate partnership shares ethos with Grimethorpe

January 16 • Grimethorpe announces corporate link with leading mobile and static welfare accommodation manufacturer to share long-standing commitment to community, charity, and local engagement.


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


East London Brass

January 16 • CORNET PLAYER - looking ahead to the 2026 contest season, ELB are looking for a cornet player to complete our line up. The band is ambitious and keen to further our successful 2025 season of winning the areas and promotion at spring festival.


Enderby Band

January 16 • Following our 2nd place finish at the LBBA winter contest and recent promotion to the Senior Cup for the 2026 Spring Festival, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET, a BBb BASS and PERCUSSIONISTS to complete our friendly and hardworking team.


Petworth Town Band

January 15 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with concerts and engagements planned throughout the year.


Julian Bright


Conductor, Compere/MC, Cornet Soloist


               

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