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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.




Presto CDs

Presto Music Collection: Six more to add to your playlist

January 1 • New and old CDs from David Childs and John Wilson to Black Dyke and Williams Fairey.


Richard Marshall

Marshall makes Riverside connection with baton

January 1 • Richard Marshall becomes part of the conducting team spearheading NASUWT Riverside in 2026.


RWCMD

New Year financial boost for RWCM&D

January 1 • The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama gains nearly two million pounds in funding to help provide its core delivery of performance based music and drama.


Presidential role for Dame Errollyn Wallen CBE

January 1 • The critically acclaimed composer has become the new President of The Royal Society of Musicians.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

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


Tintwistle Band

January 1 • We have a vacancy for an Eb bass player to complete our bass section.. We are looking forward to competing in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We rehearse Monday&Thursday 8-10pm in our own bandroom under the baton of our MD Jim Henson.


Croy Silver Band

January 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


Darren R. Hawken

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


               

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