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Fiona Bishop

First female Bishop appointed at Rockingham

December 24, 2025
Fiona Bishop is the new Musical Director at Rockingham Band in Yorkshire.


Rockingham

Decade of joint music making to come to end at Rockingham

September 11, 2025
Adam Whittle will step down from his role as Musical Director of Rockingham Band at the end of this year.


Rocking

Rockingham tribute to gentle tuba giant

February 03, 2021
The Rockingham Band has paid a fond tribute to BBb tuba player Raymond Layte after he retires from the engine room.


Adam Whittle

Rockingham celebrates good fortune

March 05, 2019
Despite missing out on a trip to Cheltenham, the Adam Whittle and the Rockingham Band knows that it has a great future to look forward to.


Hands

Abele and willing to succeed at Rockingham

June 21, 2018
Andrew Abele has been become the new principal cornet signing at the Rockingham Band in Yorkshire.


Roger Webster

Webster returns home for latest visit

April 18, 2018
Roger Webster's latest Besson bandroom visit took him back to his first principal cornet role at Rockingham Band — and a chance to repay early encouragement.


A4 Quartet

Fancy a chance to improve your A4 credentials?

February 25, 2017
The Rockingham Band will be holding a great workshop day in April aimed at helping players of all abilities thanks to the exciting talents of the lads of the A4 Quartet.


Rockingham Logo

Rockingham to build with Straw

April 17, 2013
The Rockingham Band is set to rebuild to former glories with Rob Straw at the helm.




Megan Bousfield

4BR Friday interview with Megan Bousfield

January 9 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to NYBBGB Conductor Competition finalist Megan Bousfield.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire Championship schedule confirmed

January 9 • There will be two days of exciting Yorkshire banding battles in Huddersfield to enjoy.


Dai Thomas

Tredegar look to new business lead for 150th anniversary

January 9 • Welsh champions will take a new approach to their business outlook as their celebrate their 150th anniversary this year.


Next Step Films

Compilation album on offer from NXTOD

January 9 • There are plenty of highlights to enjoy from 2025 — and its all free from the NXTOD media platform.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Ronnie MacNiven

MMus GRSM LRAM
Trombonist, composer, conductor


               

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