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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.


Blackpool

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.




National Youth Band

Norwegian Youth Brass Band set for national debut

July 20 • A new national youth brass band in Norway aims to provide a platform for excellence, inspiration and community as it prepares for its inaugural country-wide tour under the baton of Allan Withington.


Kapitol

Brassed Off trophy returns to National home

July 18 • The film prop National Trophy used in 'Brassed Off!' has been presented to Kapitol Promotions for safekeeping and display.


Lewis Bettles

Grimethorpe adds to player strength with new solo trombone signing

July 18 • Lewis Bettles has been appointed solo trombone.


Friary

New signings at Friary

July 18 • Max Johnson and Ed Neeve join Friary Brass on euphonium and cornet.


Regent Brass - Brass on the Grass

Wednesday 22 July • The College Garden, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA


Sherborne Town Band - Free Music in the park

Sunday 26 July • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Chinnor Silver

July 21 • We are looking for PERCUSSIONISTS to join our ambitious,friendly and hard working 1st section band.Rehearsals are on Wednesdays in our own bandroom (no setting up and down). Good but realistic diary of concerts and contests including tour abroad in 2027.


Tintwistle Band

July 16 • We have a vacancy for soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up would love to get this seat filled! As a second section band,we rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our bandroom in Tintwistle under the baton of MD Jim Henson.


City of Norwich Brass

July 16 • City of Norwich Brass seeks Front & Back Row Cornets, Solo Euphonium and EEb/BBb Basses. Join a friendly, ambitious band with a varied programme of concerts, contests and community performances. Rehearsals in Hethersett, Norwich.


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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