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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!




Flowers

Flowers stars to inspire next generation

September 16 • The Oxfordshire & District Brass Bands Association will host a special youth workshop with members of Flowers Band — so get along.


Royston

Balsom return to Royston gains BBC coverage

September 16 • Award winning trumpeter recently returned to her brass banding roots as she prepared for her final concert appearance at the Last Night of the Proms.


Red Admiral

Live stream for Red Admiral watching

September 16 • If you can't make it to the Red Admiral Entertainment contest later this month you can sit back an enjoy it at home instead.


BBE Podcast

Brass Band Podcast Season 2: The Next Generation

September 16 • The second season of BBE's popular podcast series returns exploring the themes of the future of brass bands, leadership, and music-making.


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


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

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


Leicestershire Co-op Band

September 16 • Leicestershire Co-op Band currently have a vacancy for a SOLO HORN player to lead our team. We have an exciting programme of concert and contests for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026. Could you be the player we are looking for to complete our team?


Dobcross Silver Band

September 16 • Currently 3rd Section National Champions and subsequent promotion to SECOND SECTION in 2026, we aim to add another PERCUSSIONIST to our award winning section. Dynamic all rounder preferred. You’ll love it here! Great rehearsals, gigs and socials!


Audley Brass

September 14 • Audley Brass (First Section National Finalists 2025) are seeking a first class PRINCIPAL EUPHONIUM. We have some very exciting events coming up including 5 epic beer festival nights and Wychavon Festival of Brass entertainment contest.


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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