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Ireland enjoys Phoenix experiences

March 12, 2019
Ireland Colliery certainly enjoyed their recent Phoenix musical experience, despite not quite managing to qualify for the Cheltenham National Finals.


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Ireland Colliery Chesterfield add to the ranks

October 24, 2018
Alys Mae Revill is the latest addition to the ranks at Ireland Colliery Chesterfield as the band looks forward to a busy end of the year.


Ireland Colliery

Entries open for annual Battle of the Bands contest

April 13, 2016
The popular Battle of the Bands contest is looking to fill up its ranks with contenders once more.


Ire;and Colliery Chesterfield

Windle returns to take on Ireland challenge

January 08, 2016
Richard Windle returns to his musical home to take on the MD role at Ireland Colliery Chesterfield.


Ireland Colliery

Knapton leaves Ireland after twelve year stint

November 03, 2015
The 12 year tenure of Ian Knapton as MD at Ireland Colliery (Chesterfield) has come to an end.


Ireland Colliery

Ireland continues on rebuilding work

October 17, 2015
Ireland Colliery (Chesterfield) Band has been continuing to strengthen its playing ranks.


Ireland Colliery

Goodbyes and welcomes at Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

October 07, 2015
There have been some sad goodbyes as well as warm welcomes at Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band of late.


Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

New trio helps family atmosphere at Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

June 26, 2015
A trio of new players helps things along at Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band.


Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

Soloist ready to impress at Ireland Colliery contest day

June 11, 2015
Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band's popular Junior & Senior Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest is being held this weekend.


Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

In and outs at Ireland Colliery

May 19, 2015
There have been departures and arrivals at Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band of late.


Beer and Brass

Beer and Brass on the menu in Chesterfield

May 18, 2015
There will be plenty of great beer and brass band music to enjoy at the Ireland Colliery Chesterfield/Raw Brewery contest in June.


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Ireland set for real ale & brass weekend

May 12, 2015
If you want ale & brass in mid-June, Chesterfield is the place to go.


Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

Ireland set for Raw talent of solo entrants

April 17, 2015
Ireland Colliery Chesterfield and the Raw Brewary will be holding its Solo, Duet & Quartet contest in June — so get your entries in.


Ireland Colliery

New ringside seats for Battle of the Bands

April 08, 2015
The popular Battle of the Bands entertainment contest will be held at a new venue this year.


Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

The Brice is right at Ireland

March 31, 2015
Ireland Colliery Chesterfield announce the singing of Kieron Brice as their new soprano cornet.


Ireland Colliery in action

Sponsorship link ends at Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

March 26, 2015
The highly successful four year sponsorship partnership between Conceptunet Ltd and Ireland Colliery Chesterfield has come to an end.


Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

New faces at Colliery face ahead of Bedworth

February 11, 2015
There are new faces in the ranks of Ireland Colliery Chesterfield ahead of their Bedworth Area appearance.


Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

Ireland adds to the ranks ahead of Bedworth

January 13, 2015
Ireland Colliery Chesterfield add and amend the ranks ahead of their Area appearance in Bedworth.


Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

Irish eyes smiling in Chesterfield

December 17, 2014
There will be plenty to celebrate this Christmas for Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band as they look forward to a return to the First Section.


Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

Ireland just about complete for Cheltenham

July 16, 2014
Ireland Colliery Chesterfield are just about full as they prepare for their National Finals appearance in Cheltenham.


Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

New faces at Ireland ahead of Cheltenham bid

July 11, 2014
There will be new faces in the ranks of Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band when they take to the stage at the National Finals in Cheltenham once again.


Ireland Colliery in action

New principal takes the lead at Ireland

March 30, 2014
Karen Varley has become the new principal cornet at Ireland Colliery Chestefield Band.


Ireland Colliery in action

Ireland head for fourth Cheltenham appearance

March 13, 2014
There will be another type of Ireland challenge at Cheltenham later this year.


Ireland Colliery on stage

Ireland adds new and old to ranks

January 23, 2014
Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band has boosted the ranks with new and returning players ahead of their contest season.


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Ireland add Cheltenham duo

August 16, 2013
The experienced brace of Gavin Somerset and Martyn Beckett will join Midlanders challenger at Cheltenham.




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4BR Christmas Quiz

December 26 • How good is your brass band knowledge? Good enough to win a cornet and goodies for a young player?


Special Award

2025 4BR Special Award: Richard Marshall

December 25 • One of the finest cornet players of this or any other brass band generation is the recipient of the 4BR Special Award.


Band of the Year

2025 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • One band once again stamped its class and authority on the banding world this year — with the promise of even more to come in 2026.


Conductor

2025 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • One conductor stood out on the podium from their counterparts this year.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Dobcross Silver Band

December 29 • We are accepting applications for a 2nd BARITONE PLAYER after the Area contest in March.. As current NW Area 3rd Section Champions and 2025 National Champions we start our journey in the 2nd Section in 2026! Come and join our great Euph/Bari section!


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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