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City of Chester

Chester walk the walk...

October 13, 2023
The City of Chester Band celebrated its 170th anniversary by recreating a very special weekly walk of their musical predecessors.


Tuba

Tuba sight reading with a difference

May 11, 2018
If you have ever wondered what has happened to your missing sunglasses, then this is a cautionary tale of mishap...


Cjity of Chester

City of Chester Training Youth keep developing

July 11, 2017
After a fine start to 2017, City of Chester Junior training ensemble continues to develop along great musical lines.


City of Chester

Swiss duo enjoy Chester Whit and friendship

June 23, 2017
Two young Swiss players certainly enjoyed themselves on their musical visit with the City of Chester Band


Herve Parisod

Multi-lingual links maintained at City of Chester

November 19, 2016
City of Chester Band has maintained its reputation as one of the multi-lingual musical hotspots of the British banding movement.


Demtaid

Humanitarian help from banding Dental Surgeon

September 27, 2016
Dental surgeon Donna Jackson has been working in Greece to help with humanitarian aid to refugees fleeing terror.


City of Chester

Chester youngsters take first award steps

April 25, 2016
Some talented youngsters from the City of Chester Band have enjoyed their first taste of winning awards.


Sophie Wilson

Awards and rewards for City of Chester

March 10, 2016
Stalwart players and new life long supporters play a part in the continued success of the City of Chester Band.


Ewan Easton

Easton help for City of Chester

January 27, 2016
The Halle Orchestra tuba star Ewan Easton will be taking up the baton to help City of Chester Band with their Area training over the coming weeks.


Josh Hughes

Hughes leaves MD role at City of Chester

December 12, 2015
Josh Hughes leaves the role of Musical Director at City of Chester Band.


Ian Clowes

City of Chester showcase player development

August 03, 2015
Players both young and old have been making excellent progress at City of Chester Band.


Joshua Hughes

Hughes takes MD role at City of Chester

May 06, 2015
The multi talented Joshua Hughes takes on the MD role at City of Chester Band.


Chester training day

Baggy trousered Madness at City of Chester

March 10, 2015
A great City of Chester training workshop day took place with a touch of Madness about proceedings recently...


City of Chester

New MD for Chester as they prepare for Cheltenham

July 28, 2014
Stephen Gittins has been appointed MD of City of Chester Band as they look forward to their Cheltenham Finals trip.


City of Chester Awards

Chester prizes remember great bandsman

May 12, 2014
New awards to players of the City of Chester Band recall a much missed bandsman.


City of Chester

Onwards and upwards for City of Chester

December 25, 2013
From mixed emotions to bright future for City of Chester.


City of Chester

Dozen delight but Superman wins for Chester

September 29, 2013
Twelve players from City of Chester Training Band pitted their wits against other recently — with Superman coming out on top.


City of Chester

Historic fanfare walk for City of Chester

September 15, 2013
A historic tradition is being maintained by the members of the City of Chester Band.


Didier Chupeax

Death of Didier Chupeax

August 19, 2013
The tragic death has been announced by the City of Chester Band of their popular French cornet and trombone player Didier Chupeax.


City of Chester celebrate in Blackpool

New MD at City of Chester

April 11, 2013
North West Regional Champions have a new man at the helm.


City of Chester

City of Chester confirm National opt out

March 14, 2013
The newly crowned North West Area Fourth Section champions City Chester have confirmed they will not be competing at Cheltenham.


City of Chester

Music to help the horses go by

October 03, 2012
The City of Chester Bands recently helped the punters enjoy the horse racing with a bit of music.


City of Chester logo

Fond farewells at City of Chester

June 26, 2012
The City of Chester Band has been saying its fond farewells.


City of Chester Band

A Treemendous weekend

June 13, 2012
The City of Chester Band help plant something for the future.


City of Chester

Chester set to rise in the East

October 11, 2011
City of Chester Band will soon be seen on Japanese television thanks to a chance encounter...




British Open

High demand for premium tickets for British Open

June 5 • Premium tickets for the British Open are starting to become increasingly limited — so don't miss out.


Chav Brass

Chav Brass set for serious fun at Whit Friday

June 5 • The scallywags of the Whit Friday circuit will be performing with serious ambition this year as they seek to inspire the next generation with a mix of DJ Sammy and Eric Ball...


Whit Friday

2025 Tameside Whit Friday details confirmed

June 4 • From start times to prize money, contact details and essential information — the details of the Tameside Whit Friday contests have been announced.


EverReady

Enjoy Spring Festival highlights

June 4 • The British Open has produced a special YouTube feature capturing the highlights of the 2025 Spring Festival in Blackpool.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


HYDE BAND

June 5 • WE CURRENTLY HAVE PLAYER VACANCIES FOR BB BASS, BARITONE & EUPHONIUM. Join our friendly 1st Section Band in the New forest, working with our Musical Director: Ben Halstead on a varied programme of concerts and contests. Rehearsals Mon & Thurs 8-10


Besses Boys' Band

June 4 • Besses Boys' Band (1st Section 2026) are looking for SOLO TROMBONE. Rehearsals Monday & Friday 7:30pm-9:30pm at Lady Wilton Hall, Manchester - Good links to M60 ring road and city centre. Fun band with good concert and social balance


Besses Boys' Band

June 4 • Besses Boys' Band (1st Section 2026) are looking for CORNET players (position negotiable). Rehearse Monday & Friday 7:30pm-9:30pm at Lady Wilton Hall, Manchester - Good links to M60 ring road and city centre. Fun band with good concert and social balance


Sarah Groarke-Booth

BA (Hons) MA
Conductor, Adjudicator, Compere, Actor


               

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