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Blackburn

Harrison ends his dream at Blackburn

September 02, 2024
Blackburn & Darwen Band has said a fond retirement farewell to stalwart member Colin Harrison.


Blackburn

Blackburn & Darwen help get brass on the BBC

December 24, 2021
The Blackburn & Darwen Band helped choirmaster Gareth Malone to put on a great festive event in their home town — and all on prime time television too.


Blackburn

Big prize pot on offer at Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune contest

September 01, 2021
17 bands will look to catch the ear of adjudicator Sheona White at the forthcoming popular event.


Daniel Thomas

Thomas takes the baton at Blackburn & Darwen

January 17, 2019
Daniel Thomas returns to his home town band to take over the conducting duties at Blackburn & Darwen.


New signings

New signings at Blackburn & Darwen

October 13, 2017
There are more new signings at the Blackburn & Darwen Band as MD Neil Samuel adds to the ranks with youth and experience.


Switzerland

Swiss tour for Blackburn & Darwen

July 18, 2017
There is a great Swiss summer break to enjoy for the players and supporters of the top flight north-west band.


New signings

New signings at Blackburn & Darwen

April 20, 2017
The ambitious top flight north west band announces a number of new signings.


Signings

Hall door opens at Blackburn & Darwen

January 10, 2017
Kirsten Hall returns to full time banding by taking up the flugel role at Blackburn & Darwen


Neil Samuel

Samuel heads to Blackburn & Darwen

December 21, 2016
After a successful tenure as MD at VBS Poynton, Neil Samuel takes over the reins at Blackburn & Darwen.


Blackburn and Darwen

Blackburn & Darwen to host new march & hymn tune event

June 30, 2015
To help celebrate their 175th anniversary, the Blackburn & Darwen Band will host a brand new march & hymn tune contest.


Blackburn Band

French fields a tour success for Blackburn & Darwen

April 11, 2015
The Blackburn & Darwen Band has just returned from a hugely successful Easter tour to France.


Candlelight

Blackburn & Darwen by candlelight

December 28, 2014
The Blackburn & Darwen Band has helped raise much needed funds for the Prince's Trust.


Maplestone

Maplestone takes Blackburn & Darwen baton

June 30, 2014
David Maplestone takes over the MD role at Blackburn & Darwen Band.


Enjoying success together

Sheppard leaves Blackburn flock

February 19, 2014
After 12 years at the helm, Musical Director Nick Sheppard has left the role at Blackburn & Darwen Band.


Blackburn and Darwen Band

New associate joins Blackburn & Darwen

December 05, 2013
Matt Whitfield has joined Blackburn & Darwen Band as their new Associate Conductor.


Blackburn and Darwen Band

Death of Graham Woodward

September 01, 2013
4BR has been informed of the death of Graham Woodward.


Matthew Thomas

Blackburn seek contemporary approach

October 16, 2012
The Blackburn & Darwen Band hope to explore new and exciting repertoire with the appointment of Matthew Thomas as their composer in residence.


Blackburn 7 Darwen

Rousing Proms for B&D

August 29, 2012
The Blackburn & Darwen Band got the audience demanding more at their recent Last Night of Proms concert.


Blackburn & Darwen

Dempsey signs for Blackburn

June 17, 2012
The Blackburn & Darwen Band has announced the signing of rising cornet star Luke Dempsey.


Blackburn & Darwen

New trio at B&D

June 09, 2012
Blackburn & Darwen announce trio of new signings.


Blackburn and Darwen

New signing at Blackburn

October 13, 2011
Chris Blaylock joins North West outfit as new bumper up.


Blackburn and Darwen

Blackburn entertain

July 07, 2011
The Blackburn & Darwen Band has been putting on some special entertainment of late.


Blackburn and Darwen

Blackburn's Bentley trip

June 14, 2011
Blackburn & Darwen add musical sheen to the polished Bentley owners...


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B&D adds to the ranks

June 05, 2011
The Blackburn & Darwen Band has been adding extra players to the ranks.


Blackburn and Darwen

Masterclass premiere in Blackburn

March 23, 2011
The Blackburn & Darwen Band has held its first brass masterclass.




Rodney Newton

80th birthday concert celebration for Newton

July 19 • Rodney Newton will enjoy a musical celebration of his birthday this weekend in Cambridge.


jhs instruments

JHS Ltd set to close

July 19 • The leading independent distributor and suppliers of Odyssey instrument brand set to close after 60 years of trading.


FodensLovatt

Lovatt joins Foden's for Regent Hall pre-National concert

July 19 • Trumpet star Mike Lovatt will reconnect with Foden's Band for their pre-National preview concert at Regent Hall.


Rooms for groups

Sold out signs up in Cheltenham

July 19 • Hotel demand from National qualifiers mean sold out signs are posted in Cheltenham.


Petworth Town Band - Ebernoe Horn Fair

Friday 25 July • Ebernoe Cricket Ground GU28 9LD


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Haverhill Silver Band - A Nightingale Sang... (an evening concert)

Saturday 2 August • Foakes Hall, Dunmow CM6 1DG


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Saffron Hall

Wednesday 27 August • Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4UH


Longridge Band

July 21 • Due to ill health, Longridge Band invite applications for a SOLO HORN. We are a friendly, committed band, who enjoy a good balance of concerts and contests throughout the year. We rehearse 10 minutes from Jct 31A of the M6, on Wednesday and Friday evening


NORTH LAKES BRASS

July 20 • North Lakes Brass are seeking a CONDUCTOR with the drive to take our friendly band into the 2nd section. . We are different from most contesting bands as we rehearse just once a week (Wed), have 2 full band concerts & 4-5 contests per year.


Rushden Town Band

July 18 • Second Trombone vacancy. A friendly Midlands 1st Section Band, Rushden are looking for a Second Trombone player to come and join us. Great repertoire and concerts plus contests twice per year. Every other year, the band goes on tour.


Craig Roberts

BA (Hons), MA
Conductor / Adjudicator


               

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