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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.

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Matlock adds new faces to the ranks

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

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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.

Latest News »

Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.

Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.

Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.

John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.

What's on »

Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL

Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU

Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Vacancies »

Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.

Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.

Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025

Pro Cards »

Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher

               

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