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Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30, 2025
Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Brett Baker

Heroic tributes on latest Baker CD release

July 02, 2025
Brett Baker has been joined by the National Champion Flowers to record his latest CD — one that pays tribute to the inspirational heroic figures on his musical journey.


Flowers

Flowers to take to Snape stage

June 10, 2025
The National Champion will perform as part of the prestigious 'Summer at Snape' series later this year.


Flowers

Flowers lead musical variety in Gloucester

May 22, 2025
Paul Holland and members of the National Champions provide a great day of musical inspiration on their doorstep.


Flowers

Flowers to target World title in 2026

April 29, 2025
The National Champion will look to become World Champion in Kerkrade next year.


Flowers

Flowers welcome cornet duo

March 26, 2025
The National Champion has welcomed the recent signings of Ian Roberts and Mikey Foley-Hall.


Flowers

National Champion to lead Area preview collection

February 11, 2025
Flowers Band will be joined by Lydbrook, Nailsworth and a brace of ensembles from Cheltenham Silver Band for an Area preview with a little extra ahead of Torquay.


Flowers Band

Future titles and fund raising targets for Flowers

October 18, 2024
The newly crowned National Champion is targeting more major titles and plenty more fund raising cash to propel them to Linz in 2026.


Royal Albert Hall

Report & Result: 2024 National Championships of Great Britain

October 05, 2024
There are new compass coordinates for the Gloucester home of the National Trophy as Flowers Band and Paul Holland master Peter Graham's test-piece challenge for a dream victory.


Bandsman

Flowers headline Reading double header

September 26, 2024
There is the chance to hear Hatherleigh and Flowers in concert action in Reading this weekend, with extra attractions as part of the British Bandsman Concert series.


Paul Richards

Sonic launch for new Paul Richards mouthpiece

September 13, 2024
Mercer & Barker will give soprano players at Cheltenham the chance to try out the brand new MB1-PR 'Sonic' mouthpiece designed in collaboration with Paul Richards.


Flowers

Flowers boost as 2024 fulfils first half promise

June 18, 2024
A highly successful start to 2024 holds the promise of even more success for the recently crowned French Open champion.


Flowers

Flowers in Wonderland in Morley

March 15, 2024
The West of England Regional Champion will head to Morley to showcase their 'Best of Brass' credentials in Leeds.


Brett Baker

Baker set to trip the Light Fantastic

January 21, 2024
The trombone virtuoso is getting ready for the release of his latest solo CD accompanied by the Flowers Band.


Thomas

Flowers swoop for Thomas pairing

January 08, 2024
Chris and Daniel Thomas are signed by the Flowers Band.


Flowers

Flowers look to Da Vinci to help crack Open code

September 01, 2023
Flowers Band's latest CD features works from composers linked to their success as well as the polymath genius Leonardo da Vinci...


fLOWERS

Flowers enjoy acclaim for festival appearances

August 06, 2023
The Flowers Band has gained widespread plaudits for their recent concert appearances at the famous Three Choirs Festival.


Flowers Band

Flowers enjoy French festival trip

July 05, 2023
The Flowers Band has enjoyed a memorable musical weekend in the heart of the Loire valley.


Flowers

Flowers prepare for Three Choirs Festival

June 20, 2023
The Flowers Band will make a trio of appearances at the prestigious Three Choirs Festival next month.


Flowers

Flowers to make debut at prestigious Three Choirs Festival

March 23, 2023
The Flowers Band will become the first brass band to perform in concert at the world renowned Three Choirs Festival.


Nationals

Flowers sign Swiss champion for Hyperlink challenge

October 05, 2022
Mathilde Roh, principal cornet of Brass Band Treize Etoiles will lead the Flowers cornet section at the Royal Albert Hall.


Floers

Barker has World stage on which to shine with Flowers

September 03, 2022
Luke Barker takes on the principal cornet role with Flowers Band for their British Open challenge


Flowers

Presto, Allegro or Lento for Flowers stars...

June 01, 2022
Some were quicker than others but all the members of Flowers Band paced themselves brilliantly for a great charity recently...


Flowers Junior

Flowers invest in new blooms

April 14, 2022
A new partnership between Flowers Band and Gloucestershire Academy of Music will make a long term investment in a new generation of young brass band players.


jamie

Butlin's solo mistake rectified as Smith takes award

January 11, 2022
Jamie Smith of Flowers Band will be presented with the Geoff Dove Soloist Award from the entertainment element of the Butlin's Championship Section contest after result mistake is rectified.




Band Supplies

Band Supplies at the British Open

September 6 • Go up and meet one of the best blokes in the banding business world and he will make sure you get all the help you need for the best deals.


4BR Review

Recap on the 4BR British Open preview

September 6 • If you missed the live broadcast British Open preview on 4BR then you can just click and enjoy it gain ahead of the action at Symphony Hall.


Mead

Why not be a judge at the Open this year?

September 6 • If you are following the 'Sar Crossed Lovers' action at Symphony Hall today, let us know who you think has won.


Sterling instruments

Sterling return at British Open Championship

September 6 • A well respected instrument brand will make a welcome return at the British Open this year.


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


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Crewe Brass

September 5 • We are looking for FLUGEL player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


James McLeod

BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor


               

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