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Marsden Band

Marsden support from banding community

January 22, 2026
Musical and financial support has been forthcoming from the banding movement to help Marsden Silver Band recover from flood disaster.


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.




Hannah Caraker

Interview with Hannah Caraker

June 28 • 4BR Editor catches up the winner of the 2026 Brass Band Conductors Association flagship Conducting title.


hANNAH cARAKER

Caraker claims BBCA conducting crown

June 28 • There is an American victory in Halifax as Hannah Caraker claims flagship Brass Band Conductors Competition prize.


Van Looy

Van Looy to lead Carlton Main at British Open

June 28 • Glenn Van Looy will take the baton with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery for their British Open challenge.


Ollie Atherton

Atherton adds to Rath artist roster

June 28 • Brighouse & Rastrick bass trombone player Ollie Atherton has become a Rath Trombones artist.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

June 27 • We are looking for Bb BASS & PERCUSSION players to join our friendly ambitious 1st Section band.. We rehearse on Wednesdays in our own bandroom . We have a good and varied diary of concerts, contests and a trip aboard planned for 2027


East London Brass

June 26 • Percussionist: ELB is looking for a talented percussionist to join our existing section. We’re an ambitious band with an exciting programme and plenty to look forward to in the second half of the year.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Could you be the kit player to make our percussion team complete? . We would love to hear from you.. with National Finals in September and promotion to the North West 1st Section from January 2027 there is so much to look forward too .


Duncan Wilson

Bmus(hons), LGSMD
Conductor, Adjudicator (member AoBBA)


               

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