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Rothwell

Rothwell ready for Pudsey spotlight

March 21, 2025
Rothwell Temperance bring their brand of brass band entertainment to the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series in Pudsey later this month.


Rothwell Temperance

New principal at Rothwell

February 05, 2025
The experienced Maria Beazer will help spearhead Rothwell Temperance's Yorkshire Area challenge in Huddersfield next month.


Rothwell

Rothwell strengthens the ranks ahead of Area challenge

February 01, 2025
Rothwell Temperance will head to Huddersfield next month boosted by new signings.


Rothwell Temperance

Rothwell presents annual awards for excellence and dedication

December 23, 2024
Rothwell Temperance has recognised the dedication and excellence to their organisation at their recent annual dinner and awards evening.


Matthew

Reasbeck returns to Rothwell

November 15, 2024
Matthew Reasbeck makes a long awaited return to the solo euphonium seat at Rothwell Temperance.


Harry Porthouse

Porthouse awarded Conn-Selmer Europe scholarship

September 04, 2024
Harry Porthouse has been selected as the recipient of its 2024 Scholarship Programme from Conn-Selmer Europe.


Harry Porthouse

Rothwell delight at Porthouse signing

August 02, 2024
Harry Porthouse has been appointed as the new principal cornet of Rothwell Temperance Band.


Rothwell Temperance

Rothwell ready for Morley appearance

April 18, 2024
Rothwell Temperance Band is the latest top flight attraction at the Leeds Best of Brass series at Morley Town Hall.


Rothwell Temperance

Best Area news for Rothwell

March 14, 2024
The return of bass player Chris Harrison has been the best news for Rothwell Temperance.


Rothwell Temperance

Rothwell stars inspire Houghton Youth

November 27, 2023
Players from Rothwell Temperance Band recently headed north to link up with the talented youngsters of Houghton Area Youth Band.


Verity Watts

Interview with Verity Watts

August 22, 2023
We speak to the acclaimed sound artist and audio producer Verity Watts who is working with Rothwell Temperance Band to create a unique performance production celebrating their colourful history.


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Rothwell to recall history with unique chronicle collaboration

August 16, 2023
Rothwell Temperance Band is working with innovative sound artist and audio producer Verity Watts to recall their history in a very different way.


Andrew Smith

Rothwell sign Smith

June 13, 2023
Andrew Smith, the former top man at Flowers and Llwydcoed will head to Rothwell Temperance following the Royal Albert Hall National Final.


Rothwell

Rothwell to round off Best of Brass series in Morley

April 06, 2023
The popular Leeds 'Best of Brass' concert series will be rounded off by Rothwell Temperance Band later this month under the baton of David Roberts.


Rothwell

Sop and perc boost for Rothwell ahead of new season

January 06, 2023
Grand Shield champion welcomes Phil Tait and Beth Carabine to West Yorkshire.


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Soprano changes at Rothwell

September 15, 2022
Paul Argyle steps down from the role as the Grand Shield champion welcomes some Nordic help before new signing takes on contest role.


David Roberts

Interview with David Roberts

September 07, 2022
We talk to David Roberts, MD of Grand Shield winners Rothwell Temperance Band ahead of their British Open challenge at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Rothwell

Rothwell adds more experience to ranks

June 25, 2022
Della Pearce is the latest recruit to the Rothwell Temperance ranks as the Yorkshire band looks ahead to the major championships in the Autumn.


Rothwell MD David Roberts

Rankings update — June

June 05, 2022
The latest Band Supplies — 4barsrest Rankings show changes throughout the top 200 following a busy few months of contesting across the banding world.


Signing

Rothwell add to cornet strength

May 28, 2022
The Grand Shield winners add strength to their cornet section ahead of the major contests later in the season with singing of the experienced Andy Novell.


Winter Gardens

Report & Result: 2022 Grand Shield

May 07, 2022
Rothwell Temperance takes the Grand Shield title with Northop Silver joining them at the British Open in September.


Rothwell

Funeral of Gordon Roberts

March 07, 2021
The funeral of Gordon Roberts, the former conductor of Rothwell Temperance Band will take place on Tuesday 9th March.


Rothwell

Death of Gordon Roberts

February 25, 2021
The death has been announced of the hugely respected former Rothwell Temperance player and conductor, Gordon Roberts.


Carols

Rothwell bring sound of brass to Christmas morn...

December 28, 2020
Members of Rothwell Temperance Band made sure their local community heard the wonderful sound of brass on Christmas morning...


Rothwell

Death of Peter Argyle

November 29, 2020
The death has been announced of the former Yorkshire Imperial and Rothwell Temperance trombone player Peter Argyle.




French National

French organisers release National Championship details

January 1 • The 21st French National Championships will take place in Forges-les-Eaux over the weekend of 28th February & 1st March.


Littlbrough Band

Death of Damian Jackson

January 1 • The death has been announced of the stalwart Littleborough Brass player Damian Jackson.


Chrsitmas Quiz

Last chance to enter the 4BR Christmas Quiz

December 31 • If you want to try and win a Prodige cornet and mutes for a young player in your band, then fire up your little grey banding brain cells one last time in 2025.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire youth to get generational boost of confidence

December 31 • The Next Generation of players from bands in the four counties of Yorkshire will be able to gain inspiration from Black Dyke Band star players.


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


Tintwistle Band

January 1 • We have a vacancy for an Eb bass player to complete our bass section.. We are looking forward to competing in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We rehearse Monday&Thursday 8-10pm in our own bandroom under the baton of our MD Jim Henson.


Croy Silver Band

January 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


Derek Renshaw

ABBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator.


               

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