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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!




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

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


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

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


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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