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Thoresby Colliery

Thoresby look to get back on the road

July 31, 2024
Thoresby Colliery Band is looking to replace their band van after it was stolen.


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Pallister to lead Thoresby

July 26, 2024
Luke Pallister returns to Thoresby Colliery Band to take conducting lead


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Hobbins heads for new home at Thoresby

December 02, 2023
The experienced Alan Hobbins has been appointed as Musical Director of Thoresby Colliery Band .


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Thoresby partnership comes to an end

October 10, 2023
The musical partnership between conductor Michael Howley and Thoresby Colliery comes to an end after four years.


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Thoresby in fine trim for National title battle

September 13, 2023
Thoresby Colliery Band is heading to Cheltenham this weekend looking to repeat a title winning triumph from their proud past.


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New bold direction at Old Silkstone

March 06, 2020
The perfect young conductor with the perfect name to lead the future musical prosperity of Old Silkstone.


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McElligott era comes to an end at Thoresby

October 17, 2019
The four year musical partnership between Thoresby Band and Ian McElligott comes to an end as the band announce new lead with Michael Howley.


Sam Fisher

Fisher ends MD role at Thoresby

May 17, 2019
The musical partnership between Thoresby Colliery and Sam Fisher has come to an end.


Sam Fisher

Thoresby catch Fisher as new resident

February 27, 2019
Thoresby Colliery Band has announced the appointment of Sam Fisher as their new resident conductor as they seek long awaited Area title.


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Thoresby duo enjoy Gallery Love Story of their own

October 19, 2017
There was one result that nobody could better at the Royal Albert Hall on the weekend — as Howard Snell's 'Love Story' came to life...


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Thoresby welcome new VP roles

June 24, 2017
Two great supporters of Thoresby Colliery Band have taken on new roles to carry on helping the Midlands band.


New signing

Georgian principals take effect at Thoresby

November 12, 2016
The talented young cornet player George Newbould has been appointed principal cornet of Thoresby Colliery Band.


Lone Wolf

Thoresby let their Wolf loose in Nottingham

September 29, 2016
Thoresby Colliery Band will preview their Journey of the Lone Wolf preparation ahead of their Albert Hall challenge.


Fundraising

Raising a pint in celebration for Thoresby

July 22, 2016
If only all brass bands could come up with a brilliant fund raising idea like this...


Leigh Baker

Baker to lead Doctor's orders with Thoresby

August 27, 2015
Thoresby Colliery will be led by Leigh Baker at the forthcoming Dr Martin Wainstone's Cup contest.


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Thoresby aim to reach new heights

June 26, 2015
The Thoresby Band will be looking to stay at the summit of top class banding thanks to the hiking determination of their players.


Dave Howells

Could a unique brass band species now be extinct?

June 18, 2015
The last deep pit brass band miner in the UK could be about to become extinct...


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Thoresby benefit from Freemason handshake

June 17, 2015
Thoresby Colliery Band has been given a generous helping hand from the Freemasons of Bassetlaw in recognition of their fine community work.


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More Grant aid at Thoresby

September 10, 2014
After a successful three years together Brian Grant takes direct oversight on musical matters at Thoresby Colliery Band.


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Thoresby announce Stevenson composer residency

August 16, 2014
Andrew Stevenson and Thoresby Colliery Band have announced a new musical partnership with work already starting on their 2015 Butlins programme.


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Thoresby changes ahead of second half assault

July 15, 2014
Thoresby Colliery Band has made changes to its personnel ahead of the second half of a busy 2014 contesting season.


Derek Renshaw

Renshaw not set for Thoresby

June 24, 2014
Due to a change in personal circumstances, the experienced Derek Renshaw will not be joining Thoresby Colliery.


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Thoresby Colliery set for final Whit Friday return

June 12, 2014
This year could well be the last time a brass band from a working colliery plays at the Whit Friday contests.


Derek Renshaw

Renshaw makes pit stop at Thoresby

June 09, 2014
The experienced Derek Renshaw has become the new MD at Thoresby Colliery Band.


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Thoresby opt for Open University study on St Magnus

February 26, 2014
Midland challengers Thoresby Colliery will showcase their St Magnus preparations at the University of Nottingham.




Jim Hayes

Hayes principal tenure ends at the cooperation band

December 30 • Two decades of, "exceptional musicianship and dedication" has come to an end at the Brass in Concert Champions, as Jim Hayes takes a final cooperation bow.


Downshire

New Year's Honour for Prof Michael Alcorn

December 30 • The highly respected academic and musician has become a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year's Honours list.


Besson

4BR Christmas Quiz

December 26 • How good is your brass band knowledge? Good enough to win a cornet and goodies for a young player?


Special Award

2025 4BR Special Award: Richard Marshall

December 25 • One of the finest cornet players of this or any other brass band generation is the recipient of the 4BR Special Award.


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


Cambrian Brass

December 30 • We are a friendly, hard-working and inclusive brass band, and everyone is welcome. We currently have specific vacancies for Soprano Cornet, Solo Cornet, Flugelhorn and EEb Bass, but interest from players on any instrument is always very welcome.


Chinnor Silver

December 30 • Our Community band starts up again on monday 5th at 11am in our own bandroom so if you fancy getting your lip back in come along and join us.. A friendly blow with coffee & cake what better start to the year.


Dobcross Silver Band

December 29 • We are accepting applications for a 2nd BARITONE PLAYER after the Area contest in March.. As current NW Area 3rd Section Champions and 2025 National Champions we start our journey in the 2nd Section in 2026! Come and join our great Euph/Bari section!


Prof. Christopher Houlding

MMus, GGSM, LRAM
Conductor, Performer, Educator


               

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