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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.




podcast

Join us now — 4BR Review podcast: Lessons from Europe?

October 29 • Join the discussion on whether or not UK banding can learn from the way in which our European friends host their major championship competitions.


Gregson

Gregson at 80 in Scotland

October 28 • Music by and chosen by the acclaimed composer will be performed at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland this evening.


Paul Mealor

Foden's to premiere new Paul Mealor work at leading festival

October 28 • Foden's will give the world premiere of 'Tranquil Abiding' at St Asaph Cathedral as part of the North Wales International Music Festival.


Harry Porthouse

Porthouse reprise at Leyland

October 28 • Harry Porthouse takes over the principal cornet seat at Leyland Band from Lewis Barton — following in his father's footsteps.


Regent Hall Concerts - Paddington Brass

Friday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Sunday 2 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 2 November • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. SE10 9BJ SE10 9BJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Elland Silver Band

Sunday 2 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 7 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Drighlington Band

October 30 • Drighlington Band are looking for the following players for a full compliment: . . - Front Row Cornet . - Euph or Baritone or Trombone (we are flexible!) . - Percussion (Kit or tuned)


Hathersage Band

October 30 • BACK ROW CORNET. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


Delph Band

October 30 • The Band are always looking for talented players to join them and are currently looking to fill the following positions - Tutti Cornet, Eb Bass and Percussion.. . We rehearse Mondays and Wednesdays 8-10pm at Delph Band Club.


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

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