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Hands

Smith and Cutt to lead Slaithwaite Area challenge

October 07, 2025
Jason M Smith and Prof Garry Cutt will be the musical leads as Slaithwaite look to make a qualification mark at the Yorkshire Area next year.


Slaithwaite

Slaithwaite celebrates a century of bandhall music making

August 30, 2025
For the past century, the home to Slaithwaite Band as been a beacon of inclusive music making and community involvement.


Signings

New signings at Slaithwaite

October 24, 2023
A new MD and new players herald exciting times at Slaithwaite Band.


Hands

Jacobs takes lead at Slaithwaite

October 04, 2023
Simon Jacobs has been appointed as the new Musical Director of Slaithwaite Band


Cross

Death of John Sowerby

July 20, 2023
The death has been announced of the popular and well travelled bandsman, John Sowerby.


Signings

New signings boost Slaithwaite

February 15, 2022
The arrival of Leigh Baker has also brought a raft of new signings for the Yorkshire band ahead of Area challenge.


Leigh Baker

Baker heads to Slaithwaite

December 13, 2021
The experienced Leigh Baker will spearhead Slaithwaite's musical progress.


Signings

New signings at Slaithwaite

January 18, 2020
There have been a number of new players arriving at Slaithwaite as they look towards the Yorkshire Area Championships in Huddersfield in March.


Signings

Trio addition to Slaithwaite

November 21, 2019
The Slaithwaite Band has been boosted by the arrival of a trio of new players.


hands

Slaithwaite opts for Matt finish

October 04, 2019
Matt Hindle becomes the new Music Director at Slaithwaite Band.


Signings

Slaithwaite add to the ranks for busy year ahead

February 16, 2018
The Slaithwaite Band has added to its strength in depth and percussion with new signings.


Ryan Watkins

Watkins takes the helm at Slaithwaite

November 22, 2017
Ryan Watkins has been appointed the new MD at Slaithwaite Band


Andrew Baker

Experienced Baker takes the lead at Slaithwaite

October 04, 2017
Andrew Baker has become the new Musical Director at Slaithwaite Band.


Evolution

Slaithwaite celebrate a long overdue Evolution process

December 19, 2016
A first commercial recording for over 40 years sees Slaithwaite evolve towards an exciting future.


Slaithwaite

Report & Results: 2015 Pogson Bray Entertainment

October 26, 2015
Slaithwaite reclaim Pogson Bray entertainment title with a touch of American pizazz.


Slaithwaite

Westacott takes first conducting role

September 01, 2013
Former Grimethorpe principal cornet takes the baton at Slaithwaite.


Tabby Clegg

Clegg to step down at Slaithwaite

May 24, 2013
Tabby Clegg is to step down from her role as MD of Slaithwaite Band in the autumn.


Tabby Clegg

Marathon march for Tabby

October 03, 2012
Slaithwaite MD, Tabby Clegg has been putting in the miles for a great cause.


Slathwaite

Hairy Bikers get a musical helping hand

October 03, 2011
Slaithwaite give the famous Hairy Bikers a musical helping hand.


Tabby Clegg

Clegg takes on Slaithwaite role

June 17, 2010
Tabby Clegg takes on second MD role with Slaithwaite.


Art and brass come together for Slaithwaite in Harrogate

September 16, 2008
Barry Hudson will be busy with baton and brushes at Harrogate as his painting and conducting skills will be on show.


Booth steps down

February 05, 2008
After many years as Chairman of Slaithwaite Band, Andrew Booth has stepped down.




wobplay

New ownership announced for World of Brass, Wobplay and World of Sound

July 1 • The trio of leading brass band music brands have been bought as an independent business by Adam Goldsmith and Nicki Tonge.


Spring Festival

Venues and dates for 2027 & 2028 Spring Festival announced

July 1 • Town Hall Birmingham and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will host the 2027 and 2028 British Open Spring Festival contests as long term plans are put in place following feedback.


Cory

Cory set for Tibetan title challenge in Kerkrade

June 30 • The Welsh champion will head to the World Music Contest armed with a third adventure of Tintin courtesy of the pseudonym inspired Paul Raphael.


Score

Kapitol looking for York judges...

June 30 • Kapitol Promotions and the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators are looking for people to start their judging journey in York in September.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Air Force Squadronaires

Friday 3 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Brass - Living Lines

Sunday 5 July • St Saviour's, Pimlico, St.George's Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 5 July • St Alfege Church . Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Brass - Brass on the Grass

Wednesday 22 July • The College Garden, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA


Cross Keys Silver Band

July 2 • Solo Euphonium - With an array of concerts, contests and community engagements lined up for the remainder of 2026, we're looking to fill our Solo Euphonium seat. If you're the strong player that we're interested in, please get in touch.


Cross Keys Silver Band

July 2 • Solo Horn - We're looking to recruit a new Solo Horn player to help shape the section in our 2nd section band in South Wales. We have an array of concerts, contests and community engagements lined up for the remainder of 2026.


Crewe Brass

July 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a FRONT ROW CORNET to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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