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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.




British Open

4BR British Open podcast

September 6 • Join 4BR to air your views and opinions on Wednesday evening ahead of this year's British Open Championship at Symphony Hall.


Marple

British Open Countdown: T minus 6

September 6 • 30 years ago there was a British Open victory that shock the banding world.


numbers

Academics look to banding to provide expert analysis

September 6 • The rather dry academic world of Research Excellence Framework analysis has looked at brass band contesting for potential insight...


Dizzy

Dizzy Brasscals set for night club launch in Manchester

September 6 • The award winning events ensemble is headlining a new night club venture close to its spiritual musical home — with plenty of bangers for people to sing-along to.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Barnsley Brass

September 6 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players. We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ. Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room..


Enderby Band

September 5 • Championship section band seeking CORNETS (positions negotiable), Eb BASS, and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working and friendly team, performing a balanced diary of concerts and contests.


Harrogate Band

September 4 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a 1st Baritone and Soprano player to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


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