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Death of Melanie Kennedy
April 07, 2025
4BR has been informed of the death of the the immensely popular former player and brass band supporter Melanie Kennedy.
Exciting new duo to lead resurgence at Hatfield & Askern
November 11, 2023
Two former principal cornet players in Richard Marshall and Vicki Kennedy return to lead the musical direction of Hatfield & Askern Band
Death of Tim Pratt
May 18, 2023
The death has been announced of the popular Hatfield & Askern Colliery cornet player Tim Pratt.
Hatfield look to inspire new generations
February 20, 2023
Hatfield & Askern Colliery Band has teamed up with partners to draw on the exciting youthful musical talent of their area.
Capstaff adds Hatfield & Askern baton to CV
August 19, 2022
Yorkshire band welcomes the innovative conducting talent of Jack Capstaff to lead them.
Lippeatt last chords with Hatfield & Askern Colliery
April 02, 2022
The experienced Stan Lippeatt has taken the decision to step down from his role as Musical Director of the Yorkshire band to concentrate on further freelance opportunities on stage and in the box.
Askern hopes for 30 year return to the top
February 28, 2019
Hopes are high that the name of Askern Colliery will be heard from the results stage at Yorkshire this weekend.
Legends return for charity causes
June 28, 2018
Some brass band legends such as Kevin Crockford will be doing their bit for a brace of great charity causes.
56th and final time for Dirk
February 21, 2018
Hatfield Band's BBb tuba player Derek Dawson will be taking a final Area bow in Huddersfield — 56 years after he made his debut...
Marshall pays tribute to the Mr Man
December 10, 2017
The musical memory of a great tutor has been recalled with the presentation of a memorial tankard to Black Dyke principal cornet Richard Marshall by Hatfield Band.
Hatfield stars claim their Stans
November 22, 2017
The Hatfield Band has been handing out its awards — serious ones and not so serious ones...
When it's 64?
March 02, 2017
Age gap no problem for Hatfield Band as their tuba team takes to the stage in Huddersfield.
Report & Results: 2017 Brass at the Guild
January 29, 2017
Celebrations are muted for Hatfield, Marsden, Pemberton Old Wigan DW 'B', Eccleston, Thornton Cleveleys and Youth Brass 2000 as competitor is seriously injured on way the contest in Preston.
Hatfield gain extra trio
November 24, 2016
The Hatfield Band has welcomes the signing of a trio of experienced players as they look towards the Yorkshire Regional Championship next year.
Hatfield to pay tribute to former MD
January 27, 2016
The Hatfield Band will pay a fine musical tribute to a great former MD next month — helped by Stan Lippeatt and Richard Marshall
Kilmartin returns to cover O'Connor memory
July 08, 2015
A wonderful musical gesture from composer Mike Kilmartin pays tribute to his great Hatfield conducting friend Graham O' Connor.
Hatfield gains continued support from local council
June 17, 2015
Hatfield Band's community contribution gains continued support from local council.
Hatfield to seek external channels to overturn Area disqualification
June 05, 2015
The Hatfield Band seeks external channels in their bid to overturn their Yorkshire Area Championship disqualification.
Hatfield Area appeal rejected
May 29, 2015
An independent panel rejects Hatfield's appeal against their disqualification from 2015 Yorkshire Regional contest.
Hatfield release disqualification statement
March 24, 2015
The Hatfield Band has released an official statement over its disqualification from the recent Yorkshire Regional Championship.
Put your shirt on Hatfield at Bradford
March 05, 2015
You can be assured someone has been happy to put their shirt on Hatfield success at Bradford this weekend.
Kennedy takes step back at Hatfield
October 18, 2014
A new role for euphonium player Andy Kennedy leads to seat swaps at Hatfield.
Hatfield ready to showcase their big lie
September 17, 2014
Yorkshire qualifiers Hatfield will be holding an open rehearsal on the First Section set work this Thursday.
Marquee signing for Hatfield
August 10, 2014
Sop star Gary Bates heads to Hatfield from Carlton Main as Yorkshire qualifiers make marquee signing ahead of Cheltenham finals.
New quartet boosts Hatfield's Senior assault
April 02, 2014
Four new signings have added strength in depth to Hatfield's Senior Trophy assault.
