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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.




Brass Band Treize Etoiles

World Rankings: 2025 End of year update

January 7 • Treize Etoiles shine bright as Swiss stars claim historic top spot in 2025 World Rankings after a stellar season.


Composer Competition

Whelan makes magic to win UniBrass prize

January 7 • 'All Magic Comes at a Price' wins the 2026 UniBrass Composition Competition title.


Joey Wong

4BR Wednesday interview with Joey Wong

January 6 • We meet up with the 22 year old conductor from Hong Kong hoping to become the 2026 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conductors Competition winner.


Winter Gardens

North West Regional line-ups announced

January 6 • 75 bands will kick off the 2026 Regional Championships in Blackpool in March.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


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


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Christchurch Vintage Brass

January 6 • Bb Bass required for our friendly non contesting day time band. We rehearse Monday afternoons from 13:30 in Southbourne near Bournemouth with refreshments afterwards. MD Steve Chislett.


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