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Besses aim for Bandstand return
December 16, 2025
Besses o' th' Barn Band is looking to return to a famous open air stage armed with new works.
Besses help mark Coleridge-Taylor anniversary
October 14, 2025
Besses o' th' Barn Band has helped to provide a timely celebration of the life and music of the pioneering composer black composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
Besses welcome new principal cornet
October 09, 2025
Danny Riley has become the new principal cornet at Besses o' th' Barn Band.
Ashworth tenure comes to an end at Besses
January 05, 2025
Initial promise of a long term upturn for Besses under the experienced MD comes to an untenable end.
Ashworth gives Besses boost in determination
August 15, 2024
The appointment of the experienced David W Ashworth has brought increased optimism as well as new signings to the famous Besses o' th' Barn Band.
New life for Riley at Besses
June 15, 2024
The experienced Danny Riley become the first major signing of the new Ashworth tenure at Besses
Ashworth takes baton at Besses
May 15, 2024
The experienced David Ashworth takes the helm at Besses o' th' Barn.
Death of Sandy Blair
January 05, 2022
The death has been reported of the respected tuba player and conductor.
Snapshot Besses history gains Radio 3 spotlight
January 20, 2020
Radio 3 does a little bit of time travelling to give listeners a snapshot of the rich history of Besses o' th' Barn Band
Murray still mint after 70 years of great service
February 27, 2019
There was a wonderful presentation made at the North West Regional Championships to Jim Murray in recognition of 70 years of stalwart brass banding service,
Besses welcome new quartet
January 17, 2019
Besses o' th' Barn has welcomed a quartet of new signings as they look towards their 201st season.
More Pain more gain for Besses
November 09, 2018
Two new arrivals — including the experienced Kenny Pain on principal cornet offers a great boost for Besses o' th' Barn Band.
Besses set to celebrate double century
October 09, 2018
One of the most evocative names in the banding world will celebrate its 200th birthday later this month...
Besses looking forward in 200th year
February 20, 2018
Despite some lean times of late one of the most famous names in brass banding is back on the road to full strength recovery.
Death of Frank Bryce
December 19, 2017
The death has been announced of the musician, conductor, composer and arranger, Frank Bryce.
Wildie times ahead for Besses
December 09, 2016
One of the most famous names in the banding world has appointed Mark Wildie as their new MD.
Besses search for new MD begins
October 04, 2016
The resignation of Simon Cowen means that Besses o' th' Barn is looking for a new Musical Director.
Besses delighted to get leading Pain
August 13, 2016
Besses o' th' Barn welcome Kenny Pain as their new principal cornet.
Besses continue on winning ways
October 27, 2015
One of the banding worlds most famous names is enjoying a fantastic resurgence...
Besses to help community foodbank project
October 17, 2015
Besses o' th' Barn Band will be helping their local community put some extra food on tables...
All guns blazing for resurgent Besses
September 28, 2015
One of the banding world's most famous names is making itself heard once more on some of the finest concert platforms in the country.
Besses to boost Liverpool's big guns
September 04, 2015
Players from Besses o' th' Barn Band will be added to the ranks of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra to make sure their 175th birthday celebrations go off with a bang.
The Besses gift to the world
May 19, 2015
From the Stone Roses and Bee Gees to Besses o' th' Barn — the Manchester musical gift to the world according to the BBC...
Labour and Love starts to pay off for Besses
May 14, 2015
One of the most famous names in world banding is once again enjoying contesting success through hard work and talent...
