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Uppermill

Extraordinary Ward steps down at Uppermill

January 05, 2025
After 45 years of unwavering commitment and dedication, John Ward steps down as Chairperson of Uppermill Band.


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Uppermill enjoys long awaiting podium Raid in Rochdale

October 23, 2024
Uppermill Band has made a welcome return to the top step of the contest podium with the aim to build further on the success.


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Uppermill help hit the Wonderwall

August 24, 2024
A fantastic new musical partnership is bringing all the Oasis hits back to life with added brass.


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Garlick topping at Uppermill

May 23, 2023
James Garlick has become the new Musical Director of Uppermill Band


Signing

New trio at Uppermill

April 05, 2023
Three new players have joined the ranks of Uppermill Band as they continue to rebuild.


Hands

Cooper is the man for Uppermill

September 24, 2021
Jamie Cooper is the new Musical Director of Uppermill Band


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Flying start for Uppermill and Redfern

December 09, 2016
The new musical partnership between Uppermill Band and Dean Redfern has already got off to flying start.


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Death of Mark Rodgers

May 17, 2016
The death has been announced of the popular bandsman Mark Rodgers.


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Uppermill hand out the awards

March 26, 2016
The Uppermill Band has been making its own awards...


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Happy memories presented at Uppermill

March 24, 2016
12 fantastic years of success have been commemorated by presentations made to conductor Alan Widdop.


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Last beat announced for Widdop and Uppermill

January 04, 2016
The 12 year partnership between Uppermill and Alan Widdop will come to an end at the North West Regional Championship.


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Uppermill looking for procession help

May 06, 2015
If you want to take part in one of the great traditions of Whit Friday then Uppermill Band wants to hear form you.


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New signings for Uppermill as they look towards Blackpool

February 04, 2015
There are a host of new players back in the ranks at Uppermill ahead of their appearance at the North West Area contest.


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Widdop to take final Whit Friday bow

June 12, 2014
Well known conductor Alan Widdop is to make his final Whit Friday conducting appearance with Uppermill this year.


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Report & Results: 2013 Kippax Entertainment

November 13, 2013
Uppermill returns to entertainment winning ways under Alan Widdop after a 10 year gap.


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Uppermill look forward to First

March 07, 2012
Uppermill look forward to new challenges in First Section in 2013.


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New recruits at Uppermill

January 11, 2012
The Uppermill Band will be boosted by a host of new signings for the 2012 season.


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End of era at Uppermill

March 30, 2011
After 65 years of playing, Anne Dorman hangs up her mouthpiece.


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Changes at Uppermill

November 09, 2010
Pontins champion announces changes in the ranks.


Widdop

Widdop delight at four in a row

October 26, 2010
4BR talks to Uppermill's conductor Alan Widdop after claiming a fourth consecutive Pontins title ...


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Gibb back at Uppermill

September 15, 2010
After a short spell at Hepworth, flugel player Tom Gibb returns back to Uppermill.


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Principal change at Uppermill

June 08, 2010
Sarah Hudson returns to Uppermill as principal cornet


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Double celebration for Uppermill

August 19, 2009
Hard work and celebration for the Uppermill Band.


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Stepping down

November 18, 2008
After a decade of sorting out the problems, Jean Hunter calls it a day at Uppermill — and she never drew number 1 out of the hat!




British Open

High demand for premium tickets for British Open

June 5 • Premium tickets for the British Open are starting to become increasingly limited — so don't miss out.


Chav Brass

Chav Brass set for serious fun at Whit Friday

June 5 • The scallywags of the Whit Friday circuit will be performing with serious ambition this year as they seek to inspire the next generation with a mix of DJ Sammy and Eric Ball...


Whit Friday

2025 Tameside Whit Friday details confirmed

June 4 • From start times to prize money, contact details and essential information — the details of the Tameside Whit Friday contests have been announced.


EverReady

Enjoy Spring Festival highlights

June 4 • The British Open has produced a special YouTube feature capturing the highlights of the 2025 Spring Festival in Blackpool.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


HYDE BAND

June 5 • WE CURRENTLY HAVE PLAYER VACANCIES FOR BB BASS, BARITONE & EUPHONIUM. Join our friendly 1st Section Band in the New forest, working with our Musical Director: Ben Halstead on a varied programme of concerts and contests. Rehearsals Mon & Thurs 8-10


Besses Boys' Band

June 4 • Besses Boys' Band (1st Section 2026) are looking for SOLO TROMBONE. Rehearsals Monday & Friday 7:30pm-9:30pm at Lady Wilton Hall, Manchester - Good links to M60 ring road and city centre. Fun band with good concert and social balance


Besses Boys' Band

June 4 • Besses Boys' Band (1st Section 2026) are looking for CORNET players (position negotiable). Rehearse Monday & Friday 7:30pm-9:30pm at Lady Wilton Hall, Manchester - Good links to M60 ring road and city centre. Fun band with good concert and social balance


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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