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From Hargreaves to Wallace & Gromit for WFEL Fairey
March 24, 2023
This weekend the WFEL Fairey Band will celebrate two very different anniversaries in Birmingham and Beaminster.
Wrong Trousers, penguins and cheese for Fairey
January 16, 2023
The WFEL Fairey Band will be joining Wallace and Gromit for a UK tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Academy Award winning film 'The Wrong Trousers'.
WFEL Fairey to arrive in Open style...
September 07, 2022
The Stockport Band will be making an impression both on and off the stage on the weekend in Birmingham with their stylish travel arrangements for the contest.
Right trousers for Murrill
July 15, 2022
Jayne Murrill will lead WFEL Fairey in their great family film fun accompanying Wallace & Gromit on their wrong trouser adventures.
Cooke lead ends at WFEL Fairey
June 27, 2022
WFEL Fairey take decision to end musical partnership with Adam Cooke as they announce Swiss lead for British Open.
Shaw spotlight to further Adams reach
June 17, 2022
WFEL flugel player Nicola Shaw becomes and Adams performance artist as instrument maker continues to develop brand in UK.
Wrong trousers delight for WFEL Fairey
May 27, 2022
The Stockport band will be teaming up with the wonderful duo of Wallace & Gromit for a unique collaboration in July.
Lawson takes top seat at WFEL Fairey
May 25, 2022
New Zealander Kyle Lawson returns to UK to take on principal cornet role at WFEL Fairey Band.
Huge audience enjoys WFEL Fairey performance
May 14, 2022
Over 10,000 people in Manchester and millions at home will enjoy WFEL Fairey's contribution to the celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
WFEL Fairey set to party
May 05, 2022
The Stockport band will join a star studded party to help celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Fairey appoints new solo euphonium
April 18, 2022
Peter McDonough takes on the solo euphonium role at WFEL Fairey Band
Female focus for International Women's Day for WFEL Fairey
March 13, 2022
The WFEL Fairey Band helped mark International Women's Day at their recent Morley Town Hall Concert.
Tuesday interview with Adam Cooke
January 25, 2022
We chat to Adam Cooke, Musical Director of the WFEL Fairey Band ahead of their performance at the forthcoming RNCM Brass Band Festival.
New addition to Fairey name
September 30, 2021
One of the most successful National bands will take to the stage with an additional acronym to its name.
Taylor made for the Albert Hall
September 28, 2021
The Fairey Band stalwart star will be heading to the Royal Albert Hall once again — backed by a raft of new collegues.
Fairey add to signings with flugel star
September 01, 2021
The Stockport band continues to strengthen its ranks with the signing of flugel star Nicola Shaw from Wingates.
New trio take wing at Fairey
August 19, 2021
The Fairey Band has announced a trio of new signings as they look towards their full time performance return.
New cornet trio takes wing at Fairey
July 13, 2021
Three talented young cornet players join the ranks of Fairey Band.
Fairey in Carnaval mood for Halifax
June 29, 2021
The Fairey Band will pay musical homage to one of their most memorable British Open victories at the forthcoming Best of Brass Festival in Halifax.
4BR Monday Interview with Michael Brand
June 21, 2021
4BR talks to composer Michael Brand about the CD re-release of 'In the Red' — a musical drama based on the seminal book, 'The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists' by Robert Tressell.
Alan Lawton funeral service
June 19, 2021
The details for the funeral service of the former Fairey Band player and conductor have been announced.
Death of Alan Lawton
June 15, 2021
The death has been announced of the hugely respected former Fairey Band player, conductor, adjudicator, administrator and teacher.
Cross border goodwill for Christmas...
December 23, 2020
There is no border to separate Fairey Band and their choral friends at Cor y Penrhyn this Christmas
Double boost for Fairey on television and radio
December 07, 2020
The Fairey Band will be enjoyed by millions this Christmas with high profile appearances on both television and radio.
Fairey offer congratulations to BEM honour
October 12, 2020
The Fairey Band has added to the congratulations that have come the way of supporter and Vice-President Tony Greenham on his award of a British Empire Medal.
