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fAIREY

Taylor celebration for half century of excellence

October 20, 2024
The banding movement has paid tribute to Brian Taylor of the KNDS Fairey Band at a special concert at the RNCM in Manchester


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KNDS Fairey ready for Taylor celebration

October 12, 2024
The remarkable brass band career of Brian Taylor is to be celebrated at the RNCM next weekend — so why not go along.


KNDS Fairey

Taylor celebration to be marked in Manchester

August 21, 2024
The remarkable 50 year contribution made by Brian Taylor to the KNDS Fairey Band and the wider brass band movement is to be marked with a very special concert later this year.


KDNS Fairey Band

Fairey enjoy their time in the Wilderness

August 16, 2024
The KNDS Fairey Band has just wowed the audience at on the of the UKs leading music festivals.


KNDS Fairey

Fairey bring film premieres to Perth Festival of the Arts

March 29, 2024
The KNDS Fairey Band will bring Wallace and Gromit as well as Mussorgsky to the Perth Festival of Arts in June.


fAIREY

KNDS Fairey on a 'igh from downunder release

February 16, 2024
A new digital EP release by KNDS Fairey Band has a very English inspiration from Australian composer Jared McCunnie.


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New identity evolution for Fairey

February 12, 2024
A new partnership of tradition and innovation sees the KNDS Fairey Band take to the stage for the North West Regional Championships.


Awards

WFEL Fairey trio take festive accolades

December 31, 2023
There were a trio of well deserved Christmas presents for WFEL Fairey Band's award winners this year.


Culross

Culross returns to WFEL Fairey

December 22, 2023
Iain Culross makes a return to Stockport as he takes the principal cornet seat.


Shaun the Sheep

Enjoy a festive sheep dip at the RNCM

December 07, 2023
WFEL Fairey Band joins forces with Aardman Animation and the RNCM in Manchester to bring a brace of Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas performances, workshops and even a bit of Strictly for everyone to enjoy!


Shaw

Shaw takes permanent flugel role at WFEL Fairey

November 22, 2023
The experienced Pete Shaw takes on the flugel role at Stockport band.


Morley

WFEL Fairey head to Morley

November 08, 2023
The Leeds Best of Brass series continues this weekend in Morley with the visit of the WFEL Fairey Band.


Fairey

WFEL Fairey to bring Shaun the Sheep to Christmas life

October 12, 2023
Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas will be brought to brass band life than to an innovative link between WFEL Fairey Band, Aardman Productions and the RNCM in Manchester.


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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.


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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

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.


Wallce and Gromit

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.


aDAM cOOK

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.


Nicola Shaw

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.


Film

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.


Kyle Lawson

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.


WFEL Fairey

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.


Big lottery

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

Fairey appoints new solo euphonium

April 18, 2022
Peter McDonough takes on the solo euphonium role at WFEL Fairey Band


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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.




Yamaha Clinic

Yamaha stars inspire European youth

December 18 • The latest weekend of Yamaha Young Band Clinics saw stars Arfon Owen, Margie Antrobus, Russell Gray and Armin Bachmann inspire players in Heerenveen and Utrecht.


French

Celebration and competition for bands at French National

December 18 • 17 bands will compete at the 20th anniversary French National Championships in Metz in February.


Eagley

Eagley bring festive spirit to Bolton

December 18 • There was literally no room in the hall for Eagley Band's 'Bing to Buble' recent Christmas Concert.


Ross Knight

Knight takes new teaching role

December 18 • Tuba star Ross Knight joins Ian Bousfield and Thomas Ruedi in working at the Hochschule der Kunste Bern HKB.


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Enderby Band - Broughton Astley Rock Choir

Friday 13 December • Thomas Estley Community College. 2 Station Road. Broughton Astley. Leicestershire LE9 6PT


Bedford Town Band - Bedford Town Band Brass Academy

Saturday 14 December • Putnoe Heights Church MK418EB


Newstead Brass - Christmas Showcase 2024

Saturday 14 December • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8LA


Dobcross Silver Band

December 14 • Looking for a new challenge in the New Year? . Dobcross Silver Band is a progressive and Successful 3rd section band on the lookout for a competent SOLO BARITONE PLAYER. If you are a team player you fit perfectly! Really enjoyable rehearsals here!


Boarshurst Silver Band

December 14 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a talented BBb Bass Player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday


Besses o'th' Barn Band

December 12 • Due to a change of circumstances. The band now require one front row cornet and two back row cornets to complete our line up for the North West Area Contest in Blackpool..


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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