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Blackpool Brass

A towering 60 years to be celebrated by Blackpool Brass

August 30, 2026
The band from the famous seaside resort looks to celebrate its 60th anniversary later this year with friends and a few old Blackpool stars...


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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.




Louis Dowdeswell

Dowdeswell ready for final print run

October 15 • The new album from trumpet star Louis Dowdeswell is set to bring high intensity brass to the classics .


Rochdale Contest

Bands ready for Rochdale own-choice challenges

October 15 • There are plenty of bands and plenty of musical choice to enjoy at the Rochdale Contest this weekend.


Wychavon

Wychavon Festival of Brass line-ups confirmed

October 15 • There will be a full day of entertainment at The De Montfort School in Evesham later this month.


Boscombe

Boscombe to welcome Black Dyke Band for 140th anniversary

October 15 • Boscombe Band of the Salvation Army will welcome Black Dyke Band for a joint concert to celebrate 140 years of music making and worship.


Regent Hall Concerts - Trafalgar Brass

Thursday 15 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Queentet

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Symphonic Brass

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Fulham Brass Band

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band -

Friday 16 October • Playhouse 2 . 2 Newtown street. Shaw. Oldham OL2 8NX


Tintwistle Band

October 15 • We currently have a vacancy for a 2nd horn player, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up we would love to get this seat filled! We are a second section band, and rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom in Tintwistle.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

October 13 • Could you be our next PRINCIPAL CORNET player? and the final piece of our jigsaw!. We are PROMOTED TO THE 1st SECTION in January 2027 as North West 2nd Section Champions of 2026. We are a friendly bunch, have a great mix of ages and sensible mix of jobs


St Michael's Band

October 13 • St Michael’s Band Middleton is a community based non-contesting band looking for players in all sections but particularly cornets front and back row. You’d be very welcome if you are returning to playing or indeed need band experience as a new player


Howard J Evans

MA (Dist), Mus.B (hons), ARCM (hons), LRAM, LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, composer, arranger, tutor and pianist


               

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