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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.




Brass bands

BBE to spearhead campaign for brass band UNESCO recognition

March 12 • Brass Bands England is hoping that people will help support the campaign to to get brass banding added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory.


ConsTest

ConsTest line-up confirmed as tickets go on sale

March 12 • 18 bands will showcase their own-choice selections at the ConsTest Contest at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this year.


TR Direct

Insurance queries answered in Torquay

March 12 • T&R Direct Insurance Services will be in Torquay to answer questions, check policies and offer expert advice — so come along and say hello and you could win an iPad too...


West of England

Bond replaces Baker in Torquay box

March 12 • Due to illness Christopher Bond will replace Leigh Baker to adjudicate at the West of England Regional Championships.


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Queen Victorias Consort

Friday 13 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Slide Effect Trombone Quartet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Welsh Guards Band Septet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

March 11 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday(16th) at 11am. We welcome players of all abilities to join us for a friendly relaxed rehearsal.. Its all free including the coffee and cake.


Glossop Old Band

March 11 • Our friendly second section band are looking for a BB bass player to join us for contests, concerts and exciting new projects. Glossop Old Band is situated between Manchester and Sheffield and rich in history.


Rushden Town Band

March 8 • 2nd Trombone for Midlands Area First Section Champions 2026.


Gordon Eddison

B Ed (Hons). Member AoBBA.
Conductor and Adjudicator.


               

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