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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.




Spring Festival

Change in judging teams for 2027 Spring Festival

November 5 • A conflict of interest sees Dr Robert Childs step down from his Grand Shield adjudication appointment, with Col David Barringer now taking Senior Cup roll.


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Live Wobplay coverage of Siddis Championships

November 5 • You can sit back and enjoy the Norwegian entertainment on offer from Stavanger on Saturday on the wobplay.com media platform.


Easington

Easington's backing to John Lewis festive advert

November 5 • Your can hear the sound of a brass ensemble from Easington Colliery Band on this year's John Lewis & Partners Christmas advert.


NYBBGB

Excellent response to NYBBGB Composer Competition

November 5 • Lots of interest, but there is still plenty of time to get entries in for the John Gillam Young Composer Competition run by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


Dobcross Silver Band - Remembrance Concert

Sunday 8 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross. Oldham OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver President's Concert

Friday 27 November • St George's Church, St Johns Avenue, Rugby CV22 5HR


West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA


Newstead Brass - The Snowman - Live

Saturday 5 December • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West, Forest Town. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Chinnor Silver

November 6 • We are looking to strengthen our top end and require an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORNET to join this friendly and ambitious 1st Section band.Good book of concerts and contests planned that includes a trip to Belgium.


Chinnor Silver

November 6 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (9th) and we welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed and friendly rehearsal.Playing with us does not impact on your band. We meet in our bandroom at 11am it is all free including refreshments


Oxford Cherwell Brass

November 6 • Oxford Cherwell Brass invites applications for a new MUSICAL DIRECTOR . We seek a new MD who is committed to an inclusive positive approach towards enjoyment of music making and development. We are a friendly second section band (L&SC).


Stephen Tighe

ARCM, LDBBA, (Dip)PFS.
Adjudicator / Music Director / Arranger


               

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