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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.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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