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Newstead

Talented Blythe spirit takes principal lead at Newstead

July 31, 2025
Noah Blythe has been appointed the new principal cornet at Newstead Brass.


Gaia

Newstead to take audience on a global view for Gaia experience

April 18, 2025
An innovative production that links brass banding to Luke Jerram's remarkable 'Gaia' installation aims to thrill audiences in Mansfield later this month.


Newstead

Double century success for Newstead stalwart

October 18, 2024
Newstead Brass tuba player Mike Allcock notched up his 200th contest appearance with a victory at the recent Rochdale Contest.


Luke Pallister

Pallister signing at Newstead Brass

June 26, 2024
The experienced Luke Pallister is the latest signing at Newstead Brass.


Heartfield

Heartfield to lead Newstead

April 16, 2024
Martin Heartfield has been appointed the new Musical Director of Newstead Brass.


Martin Heartfield

Heartfield to tackle enigma with Newstead Brass at Midlands Area

February 06, 2024
The experienced Martin Heartfield returns to Newstead Brass to spearhead their Albert Hall qualification challenge in Corby.


Newstead Brass

Brilliant response to Newstead cost of living crisis

December 12, 2023
Supporters have rallied to help Newstead Brass after the BBC reported on the possibility of them folding ahead of their 50th anniversary season.


Newstead Brass

Newstead add to conducting team

June 28, 2023
Matthew Ludford-King joins the musical team at Newstead Brass.


Newstead

Strictly Silent Night for Newstead Brass

December 28, 2022
Newstead Brass plays its part for its Strictly appearance.


Signings

New signings at Newstead

September 29, 2022
Newstead Brass will head to Bolsover this weekend boosted by a payer influx.


Italian

You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off...

July 05, 2018
Newstead Brass will be testing the hinges of the doors to St Mary's Church in Newark this weekend as they undertake with a bit help, a very special 'Italian Job' of their own...


Jim Davies

Newstead opt for experience for their Odyssey adventure

January 22, 2018
Newstead Brass has welcomed experience in front and behind the stands in time for the start of the forthcoming contest season.


Duncan Beckley

Newstead look to boost numbers for Beckley finale

June 29, 2016
Newstead Brass is looking to provide Duncan Beckley will a musical finale to remember...


Duncan Beckley

Beckley steps down after 27 years at Newstead

June 26, 2016
Duncan Beckley steps down from his role as MD at Newstead Brass after a memorable span of 27 years...


Gloria! Gloria!

June 18, 2016
There is sometimes nothing wrong with being perfectly type cast for a stage role...


Newstead

Newstead look to bounce back to Blackpool

May 10, 2016
Newstead Brass are determined to return to the contest platform after withdrawing from this year's Spring Festival.


Newstead

Newstead go green with new partnership

May 07, 2015
Newstead Brass enters into an innovative sponsorship partnership with renewable energy company.


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Newstead welcome new faces

January 30, 2015
There will be plenty of new faces around the stand for Newstead Brass as they prepare for their Area assault at Bedworth...


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Hampton takes on top role at Newstead

January 04, 2015
22 year old Mathew Hampton has become the new principal cornet of Newstead Brass.


bedworth

Newstead to host Midlands prevew night

February 15, 2014
Newstead Brass will be hosting a Midlands Area test piece preview next weekend


newstead

Report & Results: 2013 Leicestershire BBA Open

November 25, 2013
Newstead lead the way as bands travel far and wide for Leicestershire Open.


Newstead

New top man at Newstead

January 24, 2013
Newstead Brass appoint 20 year old James Screaton as their new principal cornet.


Newstead

Newstead on match day form

July 17, 2012
Newstead Brass lead the way with innovation and fireworks in home town.


Newstead

Newstead getting Brassed Off!

June 08, 2011
Newstead Brass set to feel Brassed Off after recent successes.


Newstead

Test piece return to Midlands

February 01, 2011
Five bands will provide an early Area run out in Newstead later this month.




Spring Festival

Run event reminder for Spring Festival

April 29 • Birmingham will be busy with runners on the Spring Festival weekend


Elgar Howarth

Howarth remembered

April 29 • The musical life and career of Elgar Howarth has been marked by a special programme on Radio 3.


Flowers

Media boost for Flowers after Linz triumph

April 29 • The Flowers Band are in media demand after being crowned European Champion — with a television spotlight tonight.


Saggers

Saggers writes for Portsmouth centenary celebration

April 29 • A new symphonic work for orchestra and 300 voices will help celebrate the centenary of Portsmouth's city status.


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Tintwistle Band

April 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete our team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

April 23 • Cleethorpes Band are seeking a Musical Director. The band rehearse on Thursday and Sunday evenings. Placed 3rd in the North of England 4th section contest. We are a registered charity and have a thriving training band.


Leicestershire Co-op Band

April 23 • SOLO HORN Vacancy. The Leicestershire Co-op Band (2nd Section National Finalists & 1st Section from 2027) have a vacancy for Solo Horn. We are an ambitious band with a healthy balance of contests and concerts, always striving for high musical standards.


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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