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Blackpool

Death of Bill Bridges

July 02, 2024
The death has been announced of the popular bass trombonist and Chairperson of Blackpool Brass.


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One fine day... (hopefully soon)

January 29, 2021
Hopefully there will be a time when the sun is out in Blackpool and the sound of brass bands will be heard in the shadow of its famous Tower once more...


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Charnock takes baton at Blackpool

October 20, 2018
Blackpool Brass has appointed the experienced Len Charnock as their new Musical Director.


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Pearson tenure comes to an end at Blackpool Brass

October 12, 2018
The four year musical partnership between John Pearson and Blackpool Brass has come to an end.


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Blackpool reunion aims for 50 more years

October 01, 2016
A special 50th anniversary reunion hopes to keep Blackpool Brass in business for another 50 years.


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Blackpool boost for Blackpool

January 27, 2016
Blackpool Brass has made a number of new signings ahead of their local contest...


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JP brings new arrivals to Blackpool

November 21, 2014
The arrival of new MD John Pearson heralds an influx of players to Blackpool Brass.


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Blackpool strengthens ranks ahead of shortest trip

February 14, 2014
Blackpool Brass has been strengthening its ranks ahead of next month's North West Regional, in its own town.


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Blackpool lights

February 03, 2012
Blackpool Brass announces a whole raft of new signings...


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New MD at Blackpool

October 03, 2011
Tariq Ahmed becomes the new MD at Blackpool Brass.


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Bare Larder at Blackpool

March 26, 2010
Chris Larder and Blackpool Brass have parted company.


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Moore the merrier for Blackpool

February 23, 2010
Blackpool Brass welcome back some new players.


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White departs from Blackpool

November 23, 2008
Andrew White and Blackppol Brass have parted company.


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Changes at Blackpool Brass

September 10, 2008
New players are part of the Blackpool masterplan.


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Blackpool opt for the White stuff

January 28, 2008
Andrew White takes over at Blackpool Brass following the departure of conductor Andrew Warriner.




Hannah Caraker

Interview with Hannah Caraker

June 28 • 4BR Editor catches up the winner of the 2026 Brass Band Conductors Association flagship Conducting title.


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Caraker claims BBCA conducting crown

June 28 • There is an American victory in Halifax as Hannah Caraker claims flagship Brass Band Conductors Competition prize.


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Van Looy to lead Carlton Main at British Open

June 28 • Glenn Van Looy will take the baton with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery for their British Open challenge.


Ollie Atherton

Atherton adds to Rath artist roster

June 28 • Brighouse & Rastrick bass trombone player Ollie Atherton has become a Rath Trombones artist.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Enderby Band

June 28 • Midlands Championship section band seeks: 2 x cornet (positions negotiable), 1 x Eb bass, and percussionists.. . Enderby are a sociable, hardworking band with a balanced diary of concerts, contests, and social events.


Hook Norton Brass Band

June 28 • HNBB, based near Banbury in Oxfordshire, is seeking a new Musical Director to lead our friendly and ambitious band. With a varied calendar of engagements and supportive committee, our thriving community band would love to hear from you.


Chinnor Silver

June 27 • We are looking for Bb BASS & PERCUSSION players to join our friendly ambitious 1st Section band.. We rehearse on Wednesdays in our own bandroom . We have a good and varied diary of concerts, contests and a trip aboard planned for 2027


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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