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Fairey

Diversion tactics at Dobcross for KNDS Fairey

February 05, 2025
There will be a sneak preview of Fairey's preparations on the Area test-piece as they bring their Showcase Entertainment to Dobcross.


players

Award trio for KNDS Fairey players

December 21, 2024
A trio of KNDS Fairey Band players have been presented with annual awards by the Stockport Band.


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


fairey

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.


knds fairey

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.


wfel fAIREY

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.


Fairey

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.




British Open

High demand for premium tickets for British Open

June 5 • Premium tickets for the British Open are starting to become increasingly limited — so don't miss out.


Chav Brass

Chav Brass set for serious fun at Whit Friday

June 5 • The scallywags of the Whit Friday circuit will be performing with serious ambition this year as they seek to inspire the next generation with a mix of DJ Sammy and Eric Ball...


Whit Friday

2025 Tameside Whit Friday details confirmed

June 4 • From start times to prize money, contact details and essential information — the details of the Tameside Whit Friday contests have been announced.


EverReady

Enjoy Spring Festival highlights

June 4 • The British Open has produced a special YouTube feature capturing the highlights of the 2025 Spring Festival in Blackpool.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


HYDE BAND

June 5 • WE CURRENTLY HAVE PLAYER VACANCIES FOR BB BASS, BARITONE & EUPHONIUM. Join our friendly 1st Section Band in the New forest, working with our Musical Director: Ben Halstead on a varied programme of concerts and contests. Rehearsals Mon & Thurs 8-10


Besses Boys' Band

June 4 • Besses Boys' Band (1st Section 2026) are looking for SOLO TROMBONE. Rehearsals Monday & Friday 7:30pm-9:30pm at Lady Wilton Hall, Manchester - Good links to M60 ring road and city centre. Fun band with good concert and social balance


Besses Boys' Band

June 4 • Besses Boys' Band (1st Section 2026) are looking for CORNET players (position negotiable). Rehearse Monday & Friday 7:30pm-9:30pm at Lady Wilton Hall, Manchester - Good links to M60 ring road and city centre. Fun band with good concert and social balance


Chris Wormald

B.Mus (Hons), LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, adjudicator, arranger


               

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