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Talented Blythe spirit takes principal lead at Newstead
July 31, 2025
Noah Blythe has been appointed the new principal cornet at Newstead Brass.
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.
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.
Pallister signing at Newstead Brass
June 26, 2024
The experienced Luke Pallister is the latest signing at Newstead Brass.
Heartfield to lead Newstead
April 16, 2024
Martin Heartfield has been appointed the new Musical Director of Newstead Brass.
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.
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 add to conducting team
June 28, 2023
Matthew Ludford-King joins the musical team at Newstead Brass.
Strictly Silent Night for Newstead Brass
December 28, 2022
Newstead Brass plays its part for its Strictly appearance.
New signings at Newstead
September 29, 2022
Newstead Brass will head to Bolsover this weekend boosted by a payer influx.
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...
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.
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...
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 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 go green with new partnership
May 07, 2015
Newstead Brass enters into an innovative sponsorship partnership with renewable energy company.
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...
Hampton takes on top role at Newstead
January 04, 2015
22 year old Mathew Hampton has become the new principal cornet of Newstead Brass.
Newstead to host Midlands prevew night
February 15, 2014
Newstead Brass will be hosting a Midlands Area test piece preview next weekend
Report & Results: 2013 Leicestershire BBA Open
November 25, 2013
Newstead lead the way as bands travel far and wide for Leicestershire Open.
New top man at Newstead
January 24, 2013
Newstead Brass appoint 20 year old James Screaton as their new principal cornet.
Newstead on match day form
July 17, 2012
Newstead Brass lead the way with innovation and fireworks in home town.
Newstead getting Brassed Off!
June 08, 2011
Newstead Brass set to feel Brassed Off after recent successes.
Test piece return to Midlands
February 01, 2011
Five bands will provide an early Area run out in Newstead later this month.
