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Death

John Slater funeral details announced

March 25, 2024
The funeral details of the respected former Chairperson of the Midlands Regional Championships Committee have been announced.


Hands

Matlock raise Banks interest

August 21, 2018
Chris Banks has been appointed the new Musical Director at Matlock Band


Matlock

Hawley steps down at Matlock

June 21, 2018
The experienced Geoff Hawley steps down from his MD role at Matlock Band due to ongoing health issues.


cROSS

Death of Alan Needham

January 03, 2018
The death has been announced of the highly respected bandsman Alan Needham.


Duncan Beckley

Beckley enjoys emergency response time

November 24, 2016
Conductor Duncan Beckley ensures a friend's band was able to the stage after an emergency call led to a very early morning contest trip.


Matlock logo

Matlock adds new faces to the ranks

May 03, 2012
The Matlock Band has added two new talented performers to their playing ranks.


Matlock logo

New MD at Matlock

April 11, 2012
Andrew Dennis has been appointed the new MD at Matlock


Matlock

New duo lead Matlock

May 28, 2011
David Clark and Keith Buxton to lead Matlock from the front.


Matlock

Hawley departs from Matlock

January 17, 2011
Geoff Hawley and Matlock have parted company.


Matlock

Matlock set for 150th celebration

July 25, 2010
Matlock set for 150th celebration.




Bousfield

Bousfield set for Welsh appearance

January 30 • Ian Bousfield will head to Cardiff next month to showcase Buxton Orr's 'Trombone Concerto' and Grant Kirkhope's 'KirkFeld Concerto'.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

January 30 • Sandy and Simon take a look at the growing success of day time banding as well as a few things that are good, bad and dodgy in the banding world...


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

January 30 • More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia each week.


BrookWright Music

Major Trade partnership link for BrookWright Music

January 30 • New partnership deal sees Trade Central, part of The Salvation Army's USA Central Territory, become an official distributor for BrookWright Music.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

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


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

January 28 • Principal Cornet vacancy after March 2026. Our current player has asked for a very special 80th birthday present, a new player so that he can retire!. . Flexible rehearsal arrangements to support a good band - home life balance


Chinnor Silver

January 27 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (2nd) 11 am and we would welcome any players who would like to join us for a friendly,relaxed rehearsal.. All abilities are welcome with a liking for cake and coffee. Blowing with us doesnt impact your no1 band


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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