*
banner

Page 1 of 3

Adam Taylor

New conductor lead at Rainford

July 28, 2025
Adam DJ Taylor is the new Musical Director at Rainford Band.


Groarke-Booth

Groarke-Booth tenure at Rainford reaches end

May 21, 2025
After six impressive years the musical partnership between Rainford Band and Sarah Groarke-Booth has come to an end.


Rainford Band

Rainford honour Hodges and Upton

December 19, 2023
Over 130 years of joint service to the banding movement by Frank Hodges and Phil Upton has been recognised by Rainford Band.


Houlding

Houlding the reins at Rainford

May 05, 2022
Chris Houlding will lead Rainford's 'Dynasty' challenge at the Grand Shield on the weekend.


Rainford

Rainford looks to build for the future with new sponsorship link

January 13, 2022
The Rainford Band has announced a new sponsorship partnership with local builders' merchant, Beesley & Fildes.


Rainford

Morvern calls time on decade of excellence at Rainford

December 05, 2021
Morvern Sinclair has decided to step down as principal cornet of Rainford Band after 10 years of acclaimed excellence.


Rainford

Rainford forced to withdraw from Scottish Open

November 24, 2021
The North West contender has been forced to withdraw from the event in Perth due to Covid-19 issues.


Rainford

Rainford add to the ranks

October 17, 2021
New signings bolster the ranks of Rainford Band as they look ahead to the Scottish Open in Perth next month.


booth

New lead at Rainford

September 19, 2019
Sarah Groarke-Booth is set to become the new Musical Director of Rainford Band


Gareth Brindle

Brindle set to depart Rainford

May 01, 2019
The highly successful musical partnership between Gareth Brindle and the Rainford Band will end after their appearance at this year's Grand Shield contest in Blackpool.


Rainford Slow Melody

Rainford looking for entrants

July 26, 2016
Now's your chance to get your entries in for the popular Rainford Slow Melody contest.


Spring Festival trophies

Report & Results: 2016 Senior Cup

May 14, 2016
Rainford take the Battle honours to claim a second successive Spring Festival victory, as Thoresby, Llwydcoed and NASUWT Riverside join them in the Grand Shield in 2017.


Paul Duffy

Duffy recording prize on offer

May 19, 2015
If you fancy winning a £2,000 recording prize then all you have to do is support a bit of St Helens Pride.


winter gardens

Report & Result: 2015 Senior Trophy

May 09, 2015
Rainford triumph on Tallis Variations as Llwydcoed, VBS Poynton and Newtongrange join them in the Senior Cup in 2016.


Rainford

Rainford March & Hymn Tune contest called off

April 22, 2015
A lack of banding interest leads to the cancellation of the Rainford March & Hymn Tune contest.


Rainford

Rainford closing date looms

April 14, 2015
If you want to get your entry in for the Rainford March & Hymn Tune contest then you had better be quick...


mARCHING

Rainford launch March & Hymn contest

February 28, 2015
The Rainford Band launches a brand new march & hymn tune contest as a great dry run for Whit Friday...


Rainford

Report & Results: 2015 Rainford Slow Melody Contest

February 26, 2015
A record turn out showcases top class playing at Rainford


Rainford

Generous prize money up for Rainford grabs

February 11, 2015
There is march & hymn tune money up for grabs at the first ever Rainford event in May.


Rainford

Rainford look for melody makers

January 23, 2015
If you are a budding slow melody making champion then make sure you sign up for the Rainford Slow Melody Contest in February.


Rainford

Rainford looking for new entrants

December 03, 2014
The Rainford Band is looking for yet more budding performers to build on their slow melody success.


Rainford

Rainford welcome new signings

September 24, 2014
The Rainford Band has welcomed a new batch of signings to add strength to the ranks.


Rainford Band

Report & Results: 2014 Rainford Slow Melody

February 17, 2014
There was a great turn out of playing talent on show for David Thornton to judge at the inaugural Rainford Slow Melody Contest.


Rainford Band

Rainford Slow Melody gains entries

January 14, 2014
There has been an encouraging take up of entries for the first Rainford Slow Melody contest in February.


Rainford Band

Rainford Slow Melody set for February

December 12, 2013
The inaugural Rainford Slow Melody Contest is set to take place this coming February — so get you entries in!




Gregson

Focus on Gregson's Choice on National eve

October 8 • The International Staff Band of the Salvation Army will be joined by Ian Bousfield for an aperitif evening of music from the pen of Edward Gregson ahead of his Albert Hall challenge.


World of Brass

Cory and Baker CD brace launched

October 8 • The latest CD releases from Cory and Brett Baker will be on sale at the Royal Albert Hall this year.


4BR Preview

4BR Review — Episode 9

October 7 • Join the conversion with your views and opinions about the Royal Albert Hall National Final — who you think may win and what you feel should be done to secure its future.


the cooperation band

Half century mark for cooperation players

October 7 • Keith Johnstone and Ray Munday have just notched up 50 years of outstanding service to the brass band movement — with an appearance at the Albert Hall to help with the celebrations.


Regent Hall Concerts - Stately Brass Quintet

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Academy Symphonic Brass

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 11 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Contest: National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

Saturday 11 October • The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 14 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

October 8 • Our community band is meeting again 11am Monday 13th after completing our first gig.. We would love you to join us.We are a band of mixed abilities and welcome ALL players.. Blowing with us will not impact on your own band and its all free.


Welwyn Garden City Band

October 6 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied Christmas season ahead. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Tewit Silver Band

October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!


Andrew White

MA(Ed Man), B Ed (Hons), BBCM, ADNCB, PGCE, Cert Ed
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator & Educationist


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd