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Brindle takes baton at Rainford

January 13, 2013
Former Black Dyke baritone star takes over the conducting role at Rainford.


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Rainford part company with Samuel

December 20, 2012
The successful eight year partnership between Neil Samuel and the Rainford Band has come to an end.


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New arrivals at Rainford

November 20, 2012
Two new arrivals land on the Rainford doorstep after recent Northern Open.


Rainford in action at Fleetwood

New signings at Rainford

October 11, 2012
Fresh from their recent Fleetwood success, Rainford dip into the transfer market to strengthen the ranks.


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Rainford welcome Warriner duet

August 18, 2012
North West champions welcome husband and wife team for Cheltenham.


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Rainford retirement for Upton

August 01, 2012
Long serving horn player Phil Upton is taking a managerial seat at Rainford.


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New horn at Rainford

June 29, 2012
Cheltenham finalists welcome new horn addition.


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Rainford claim new brace

June 19, 2012
A brace of new players will boost Rainford's ranks ahead of Cheltenham.


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Rainford welcome Marsh

June 12, 2012
Russell Marsh is the latest Rainford recruit.


Sponsorship boost for Northern Open

May 23, 2012
One of the brass band movement's great benefactors helps to secure Northern Open with sponsorship deal.


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Moore added to Rainford ranks

April 17, 2012
North West champion Rainford adds a bit Moore to the percussion section.


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Rainford add to the ranks

March 07, 2012
New North West First Section champion adds a new player to the ranks.


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Rainford welcome new trio

January 27, 2012
Rainford welcome a new trio of signings, including Black Dyke tuba star.


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Brindle takes up the baton

January 02, 2012
Former Black Dyke baritone star picks up residential baton with Rainford.


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New principal at Rainford

August 21, 2011
Amy Hopkins takes over the top chair at Rainford.


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Rainford departures

July 12, 2011
There have been two departures and one arrival at Rainford.


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Hurst signing for Rainford

June 24, 2011
Marsden contest winners add to the bass ranks.


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Hot new signing for Rainford

May 24, 2011
Rainford sign hot new tuba player...


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Midfield Hardman for Rainford

May 04, 2011
Rainford welcome the signing of tenor horn player Tara Harman.


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Print deal for Rainford

February 23, 2011
Rainford's First Section assault at Blackpool will be helped by a new partnership.


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Rainford's moon landing...

January 21, 2011
A trio of new players has made Rainford's MD over the moon...


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Elite sponsorship for Rainford

December 17, 2010
Rainford team up with an Elite sponsor for 2011.


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Rainford opt for O'Connor

October 08, 2010
MD Neil Samuel takes a breather as Graham O'Connor steps in for Pontins at Rainford.


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New recruits at Rainford

August 31, 2010
Rainford gain two new recruits ahead of Harrogate challenge — and the chance to play to a packed house on the day of the British Open.


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Rainford welcome new faces

February 23, 2010
There will be plenty of new faces in the Rainford ranks for Blackpool.




Chinnor

New direction at Chinnor

January 17 • Chris Andrews takes the baton alongside a trio of new signings as the band looks forward to making its First Section debut at Stevenage.


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Wonderful response to charity concert

January 17 • A concert to help raise funds for a young family man with a close connection to the old banding world has already gained a wonderful response of support.


Review

4BR Review — Episode 14

January 16 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox is joined by Chris Thomas and special guest Dr David Thornton to preview the 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival in Manchester.


Finalists

Final beats made ahead of NYBBGB Conducting Final

January 16 • Ammal Bhatia, Megan Bousfield, Tommy Tynan and Joey Wong will head to Tidworth Garrison Theatre in Wiltshire with the aim to become the winner of the prestigious event supported by British Army Music.


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


East London Brass

January 16 • CORNET PLAYER - looking ahead to the 2026 contest season, ELB are looking for a cornet player to complete our line up. The band is ambitious and keen to further our successful 2025 season of winning the areas and promotion at spring festival.


Enderby Band

January 16 • Following our 2nd place finish at the LBBA winter contest and recent promotion to the Senior Cup for the 2026 Spring Festival, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET, a BBb BASS and PERCUSSIONISTS to complete our friendly and hardworking team.


Petworth Town Band

January 15 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with concerts and engagements planned throughout the year.


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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