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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.




Durham

Results: 2026 North of England Regional Championships

March 21 • EverReady, Durham Miners Institute, Felling, Barton Community and Driffield take the first four titles in Durham


Fulham

Results: 2026 London & SC Regional Championships

March 21 • Zone One, Fulham, Staines, Betteshanger and Crystal Palace claim titles at Stevenage


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...


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


Chinnor Silver

March 23 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (30th) at 11am and we welcome players of all abilities to join us in a friendly relaxed rehearsal.. It does not affect your main band and is all free including the cake and coffee.


wantage silver band

March 23 • Wantage Concert Brass, (3rd place 1st Section 2026 (L&SC), are looking for a solo euphonium, bass trombone, and cornet. We have our own Band Hall complex complete with Bar at OX12 8FR. We rehearse on Tuesdays and Fridays 19:30 - 21:30. Check us out now.


wantage silver band

March 23 • Wantage Band (Champ Section) have a SECOND CORNET seat vacant from May. The band placed 3rd at the L&SC Area and look forward to the Grand Shield in a few weeks. Then Wallace & Gromit, concerts in Stroud and Marlborough and Market Place Brass - exciting!


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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