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Collins

Collins family ties span Royal Albert appearances

October 21, 2022
A 15 year family journey came full circle at the Royal Albert Hall for the Collins family


Odlham

Double-sided Christmas telly treat for Oldham Band (Lees)

December 11, 2018
The First Section National Champions to appear on both BBC1 and ITV on Christmas Day...


Cheltenham

Report & Result: 2018 National Championships of Great Britain: First Section

September 16, 2018
Oldham Band (Lees) conquers King Arthur's Scenes from a Radio Drama to take the First Section National title in Cheltenham.


Oldham Band (Lees) (John Collins)

Report & Result: 2018 Senior Cup

May 12, 2018
Oldham Band (Lees) show the rest of the field (and perhaps Meghan Markle) how to successfully wear a diadem of gold on their big day, as they are joined in the Grand Shield by St Dennis, Redbridge and Skelmanthorpe.


Winter Gardens

Report & Results: 2018 North West Regional Championships: First Section

February 25, 2018
A mature Oldham (Lees) stand out with their metamorphic construction work to take the title and head to Cheltenham as champions.


WEATHERFIELD

New band set for high profile Christmas appearance

December 23, 2015
A new band will make a festive debut in front of millions on Christmas Day...


Oldham players celebrate

A decade of success to celebrate for Oldham (Lees)

May 30, 2014
10 years on from their first rehearsal, Oldham (Lees) Band can look forward to celebrating a decade of success.


Oldham Lees Band

Oldham brace for Senior Trophy assault

April 06, 2014
The Oldham (Lees) Band make a brace of new signings ahead of their Blackpool appearance.


Oldham Band Lees

Moore the merrier at Oldham

January 14, 2014
Former Brighouse flugel star Dave Moore joins Oldham Band (Lees)


Oldham Band Lees logo

Open doors tonight at Oldham

May 09, 2013
If you want to find out how Oldham (Lees) Band is getting on with their Journey into Freedom the now's your chance...


Oldham Lees Band

Oldham new recruits for new season

January 10, 2013
There has been a number of additions to the ranks of the Oldham (Lees) Band in time for the new season.


Oldham Lees Band

New signing at Oldham (Lees)

December 05, 2012
Oldham (Lees) Band announces new first horn signing.


Oldham Band Lees

Wright man for Oldham

September 28, 2012
Ben Wright becomes Oldham Band (Lees) new solo euphonium.


Oldham Lees

Oldham's Heely off to enjoy Cardiff's Ely

August 22, 2012
Young euph star Harry Heeley is set to enjoy life as a student in and around Cardiff.


Oldham Lees

Oldham joins the web connection

November 19, 2011
The fast rising Oldham (Lees) Band has finally hit the internet waves...


Oldham

Double delight for Oldham

April 07, 2011
The Oldham (Lees) Band has been celebrating a first top section win and the arrival of a top class solo horn.


Michelle Lane

Michelle, My Belle...

September 26, 2009
Delight for Michelle Lane as she takes the soloist prize in the second section.


Oldham Lees

Nap hand for Collins

March 03, 2009
4BR has talked to Oldham (Lees) MD, John Collins, after he directed his band to their own bit of Regional history on the weekend.


Oldham Lees

The White stuff at Oldham (Lees)

July 16, 2008
Tracey White joins Oldham (Lees) Band on horn.




Alison Balsom OBE

Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers

August 30 • The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.


mORTIMER tROPHY

Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home

August 30 • For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.


Mental Health

Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project

August 30 • Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.


Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30 • Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Petworth Town Band

August 30 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements and are led by our inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We would welcome new players to join our band


Enderby Band

August 30 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire, Championship section) seek: . 2nd EUPHONIUM, Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). . We are an ambitious, friendly band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


Stretford Band

August 30 • Our community based Stretford Band (Manchester) needs YOU! We are looking for enthusiastic bass, trombone and percussion players or any player who fancies a relaxed blow without the pressure of competition. No auditions. Good fun guaranteed. . .


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