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Shirland

Shirland provide that Riviera touch (via Mexico it seems)

August 05, 2021
Shirland Welfare Band has been entertaining holiday makers in Torquay...


nembba

Midlands youth enjoy pounding the streets

July 22, 2019
The North East Midlands Brass Band Association Youth Band joined forces with Shirland Welfare Band for their annual gala concert.


Shirland

Shirland exports oil and cornet expertise to Norway

September 20, 2012
Cornet player Ian Beckett heads for a new life in oil and brass in Norway.


Shirland

15 reasons to be cheerful at Shirland

October 19, 2010
Shirland Welfare celebrate 15 times over following their recent successes at the Leicester BBA Solo contest.


Shirland

Death of Shirland stalwart

September 17, 2009
The death has been announced of Nigel Carlisle of the Sgirland Welfare Band.


Shirland

Name change at Shirland

August 14, 2008
Shirland Welfare Training becomes Shirland Welfare.


Shirland

Shirland appoint new MD

June 16, 2008
Shirland Welfare Training appoint Andrew Dennis as their new MD.


Marie Smith

Marie says goodbye

February 06, 2008
One of the great band trainers is retiring as Marie Smith hangs up her baton.




Money

Did brass bands really receive £31 million?

March 19 • Arts Council England is reported to have paid out over £31 million to bands in the last three years, but the figures may not be all that they appear to be...


NYBBGB

Ticket demand high for NYBBGB Easter showcases

March 19 • If you want to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in action this Easter the you had better be quick about getting a ticket...


Gala Theatre

Durham focus for North of England Area contenders

March 19 • 42 bands will take to the stage in Durham to try and claim their places at London and York later in the year.


Stevanage

Bands get ready for London & SC Area challenges

March 19 • Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre will host 76 bands battling for National Finals qualification this weekend.


Regent Hall Concerts - Slide Effect Trombone Quartet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Welsh Guards Band Septet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Enderby Band - Around the World in 80 Minutes

Friday 20 March • Wycliffe Rooms, George St, Lutterworth LE17 4ED


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

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


Longridge Band - Spring Concert

Saturday 21 March • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Tintwistle Band

March 18 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd euphonium and 2nd baritone player to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Tintwistle Band

March 18 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 15 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET player (position negotiable). We rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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