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Michael Dodd

Dodd takes lead at Wakefield

November 20, 2025
Michael Dodd takes the baton at Wakefield Metropolitan to carry on musical legacy of his great friend Duncan Beckley.


Beckley

Wakefield pays tribute to Beckley

November 06, 2025
Wakefield Metropolitan Brass has paid its musical tribute to former MD Duncan Beckley at a recent local concert.


Wakefield Band

Kench steps down at Wakefield Metropolitan

October 17, 2019
Peter Kench has taken the decision to step down as the Musical Director of Wakefield Metropolitan Band.


Wakefield

Wakefield to field triple whammy at Area

January 19, 2019
Wakefield Metropolitan Band will field a trip of new players when they take to the stage at the forthcoming Yorkshire Regional Championships.


Kench

Kench is ideal candidate for Wakefield Metropolitan

September 04, 2018
Peter Kench takes over as Musical Director of the Wakefield Metropolitan Band in Yorkshire.


Wakefield Metropolitan

Report & Results: 2017 Yorkshire Regional Championships: Second Section

March 04, 2017
Wakefield Metropolitan claim a victory for consistency on Dean Goffin's iconic war time work as they are joined in Cheltenham by Worsbrough Brass


Wakefield Metropolitan Band

Death of Wakefield Metropolitan founder

March 24, 2016
The death has been announced of Roy Busby, the founder of the Wakefield Metropolitan Band in Yorkshire.


Howley

Howley takes the reins at Wakefield

January 27, 2012
Michael Howley to directed Wakefield Metropolitan at Yorkshire Area.


Norman Law

The rule of Law

February 08, 2011
The GT Group Band Peterlee will be led by Norman Law at this year's Darlington Area contest.


Wakefield Metropolitan

Wakefield's rousing close to the year

December 26, 2009
Wakefield Metropolitan close their year in rousing fashion.


Law

Law's new order in Bradford

March 11, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Norman Law after he leads Wakefield Metropolitan to First Section success at Bradford.


Wakefield

Wakefield return from German Tour

August 14, 2008
Wakefield Metropolitan Band has just enjoyed a fine tour to Germany.




Royal College of Music

Royal College of Music offers weekend of Youth Brass tuition

February 15 • The RCM Youth Brass weekend will offer youngsters an invaluable opportunity of practical workshops and coaching this April.


testpice

Ellerby and Harper to lead on-line test-piece workshop

February 15 • Composers Martin Ellerby and Philip Harper will take the opportunity to talk about their Championship and Second Section set-works in a special free on-line workshop.


Tine Helseth

Echoes impact for Tine Thing Helseth

February 15 • The latest solo CD from trumpet star Tine Thing Helseth has been nominated for the Norwegian equivalent of a Grammy Award.


UnIbrass

Results: 2026 UniBrass Championships

February 15 • The University of Birmingham Music Society successfully defends the UniBrass Trophy as the University of Nottingham claims a first UniBrass Shield title.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


West Wycombe Brass Band

February 15 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for a Flugel and Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call or email.


Tintwistle Band

February 15 • We need a 2nd baritone player to help complete our team. . We are competing in the second section midlands area next month, but due to illness now also need to fill this seat for the contest.. We enjoy a full calendar of concerts,contests,and social events.


Cambrian Brass

February 11 • We are an inclusive and hard-working brass band seeking a Percussionist on a project basis to join us for the Welsh Regional Brass Band Championships on Saturday 14 March. This is a great opportunity to perform as part of a focused and supportive team.


David Frame


Bass/Tenor Trombone Player, Adjudicator (Member of AoBBA) Occasional Conductor


               

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