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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.


Cross

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.


wESTON

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.




uk fORUM

Endorsement and reservations from UKLBF to automatic National invitations

August 13 • The UK Leading Bands Forum has welcomed the return of the four band automatic invitation to Albert Hall Final — but with pointed reservations.


Presto

Make a presto decision to add to your recording collection...

August 13 • There are six more, new and classic CDs and downloads to consider as you build your brass collection through a new partnership between 4BR and Presto Music.


Star Crossed lovers

Fewer than 100 premium tickets left for British Open

August 13 • If you want to to snap up a ticket for the Stalls or Upper Circle for this year's British Open, then make sure you don't miss out.


Gregson

Gregson's Choice on National eve

August 13 • You can still grab a seat for the chance to hear an evening of great Edward Gregson music on the eve of the Albert Hall National Final from the ISB and Ian Bousfield.


The Lindley Band - Parp and a Pint

Wednesday 6 August • 14a Holly Bank Road. Lindley. Huddersfield . West Yorkshire HD3 3 JE


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 8 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham GL51 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 15 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL52 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 22 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Wetherby & District Silver Band

August 14 • We have a back row cornet and horn seat available in our friendly, top end of third section band. Although we take our music seriously we also try to have as much fun as possible in the process! We rehearse Monday and Friday evenings 8-9:45pm in Wetherby


Epping Forest Band

August 11 • Epping Forest Band have a vacancy for a solo horn player.. We are a friendly social 3rd section band with a variety of concerts throughout the year.. We have our own band hut and are within easy distance of the M11 and the central line.


Ilkeston Brass

August 9 • Ilkeston Brass need a new MD! We are a 4th section band based in SE Derbyshire with a strong community presence. We have empty seats in the cornet section but a core of committed players fighting to keep the band going.


Stan Lippeatt

BA, LRSM
Conductor, adjudicator, tutor


               

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