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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...


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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.


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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.


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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...




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Results: 2025 North West Regional Championshipships

February 23 • It's 9 Caret golden wins on the trot from Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Doncross and Darwen Brass at the Winter Gardens.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Derek Renshaw

ABBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator.


               

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