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Dave Farmer

Farmer's half century gains deserved spotlight award

June 22, 2025
Dave Farmer's 50 years of outstanding commitment and service to the banding movement has been recognised by the South West Brass Band Association.


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Death of Ronald Jackson

February 03, 2023
The death has been announced of Ronald Jackson, a founder member of the Weston Band.


Wilkinson

Doctor's musical exam for Canadian duo

September 26, 2022
Orillia Silver Band and Weston Silver Band have enjoyed a musical examination from a visit by Dr Keith Wilkinson.


Weston

Weston set for Whit Friday debuts

May 30, 2019
The Weston Silver Band from Toronto in Canada will be heading over the Atlantic Ocean to take part in the Whit Friday contests and make some concert appearances — so why not give them a warm welcome.


Weston set for U.S. Open Debut

November 06, 2009
The Weston Silver Band from Toronto, Ontario will be making their US Open debut this week and their first appearance at a major contest since 1996.


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Night in White Satin

August 14, 2008
Ever wondered what you should do on your wedding night?


Weston double

April 13, 2008
The Weston Silver Band win the Hannaford cup, while tuba player Eric Probst wins the Hannaford Youth Band Solo Competition.




Wychavon Festival of Brass

Wychavon releases draw details

September 11 • The draws have been made for the popular Wychavon Festival of Brass in November.


aobba

Cheltenham experience added to new AoBBA intake

September 11 • Four musicians will enjoy an insight into the adjudication process at the National Finals in Cheltenham this weekend.


Rockingham

Decade of joint music making to come to end at Rockingham

September 11 • Adam Whittle will step down from his role as Musical Director of Rockingham Band at the end of this year.


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National Children's Band Summer Course concert to be broadcast

September 10 • You can sit back and enjoy the talents of the National Children's Band of Great Britain as their end of course concert from their recent Summer Course in to be broadcast on YouTube this Friday.


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

September 11 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (15th) and we would welcome any players who fancy joining us for a relaxed and friendly blow.. All abilities are welcome and meeting with us has no impact on your main band.. Cake and coffee included FREE


Epping Forest Band

September 11 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts.. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room.. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm.


Delph Band

September 9 • We are a friendly, hardworking North West 2nd Section band based in Saddleworth. Rehearsal nights are Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-10pm at Delph Band Club. We are currently looking to fill the following positions; Tutti Cornet, Percussion and Eb Bass.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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