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David Ashowrth

Ashworth tenure to end at Stalybridge

October 14, 2018
The experienced David W Ashworth will be seeking new musical challenges after his last concert appearance with the Stalybridge Band next month.


STALYBRIDGE

New signings boost Stalybridge ahead of Buxton

April 22, 2017
A raft of new signings has boosted the confidence of Stalybridge Old Band ahead of their appearance at the Buxton Festival.


Stalybridge

New changes for Stalybridge Old

December 16, 2016
The Stalybridge Old Band has brought in a number of new back room changes as they prepare for 2017.


David Ashworth

Ashworth makes welcome return to conducting rostrum

August 21, 2016
After six months of recuperation after major surgery, one of the UK's most popular conductors makes a return to the podium.


Staybridge Old

Stalybridge Old looks to raise £20,000 for something new

June 10, 2016
The oldest brass band in the world is looking towards the future by trying to raise £20,000 for a new Stalybridge Brass and Percussion Academy.


Keith Greenwood

Death of Stalybridge stalwart

February 02, 2016
The death has been announced of Keith Greenwood, a stalwart of the North West banding scene.


Stalybridge Old

New for Old as Stalybridge aim for more overdue success

December 11, 2014
Five new players, a great new work ethic and bags of confidence under their new MD means Stalybridge Old could be enjoying a lot more success in 2015.


Whit Friday

Friends re-united for Stalybridge and Ashworth

May 22, 2014
Stalybridge Old Band will be led by Dave W Ashworth for their Whit Friday challenge.


Stalybridge help in cross border celebrations

April 02, 2012
There was plenty of entende cordiale on show with Stalybridge's latest trip to France.


Stalybridge leads Hallelujah celebrations

March 07, 2012
The Stalybridge Old Band recently led the celebrations in Tameside.


It's a long day for Tipperary...

February 07, 2012
Stalybridge Old help celebrate 100 years of a famous old tune...


Death of Stalybridge stalwart

July 26, 2011
The death has been announced of the remarkable Eric Parkin — a man who kept one of the world's oldest brass bands on the road.


Death of Eric Parkin

July 05, 2011
4BR has been informed of the death of Eric Parkin.


Hobbins set for Stalybridge post

April 29, 2010
Alan Hobbins has been confirmed as the new MD at Stalybridge Old.


Queen listens in to Stalybridge

August 30, 2009
Her Majesty could well be listening to a Stalybridge Band CD in her Rolls Royce it seems...


Stalybridge set for double celebration

October 19, 2008
The Stalybridge Old Band are getting ready for a 'One off' with Adrian Chiles and the One Show gang.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Results: 2025 North West Regional Championshipships

February 23 • It's 9 Caret golden wins on the trot from Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Doncross and Darwen Brass at the Winter Gardens.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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