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Advent

Reg Vardy get ready to open the advent windows

November 23, 2020
There will be a carol a day from Reg Vardy Band this Christmas — all the way up to the big day itself...


winner

Impressive youth playing at Reg Vardy

July 29, 2020
There was plenty of great on-line playing at the recent Reg Vardy Youth Brass contest.


Cross

Death of Jimmy Thompson

September 27, 2019
The death has been announced of one of the great figures of North East banding.


Flowers

Death of Jimmy McNestry

April 10, 2019
The death has been announced of the highly respected Ever Ready bandsman Jimmy McNestry


Geneva

Reg Vardy gain Geneva boost

April 03, 2019
A trio of Reg Vardy players will be performing on brand new Oldroyd Cardinal instruments...


bOB

Reg Vardy notch up half century of National qualifications

March 27, 2019
The Reg Vardy Band will had to the Albert Hall for a 50th time later this year — but without their inspirational Band Chairman to give them their pep talk...


Reg Vardy

Reg Vardy to lead Area spotlight

March 12, 2019
The Reg Vardy band will be opening its doors this weekend to showcase their Area preparations with help from a couple of friends.


Reg Vardy

Reg Vardy final regional appeal fails

June 04, 2018
An independent Appeals Panel has rejected Reg Vardy's final appeal against the decision to disqualify them from the 2018 North of England Regional Championship.


Albert

Reg Vardy vow to fight on against against disqualification 'punishment'

April 26, 2018
The Reg Vardy Band will present their case to the Kapitol Appeals Panel after Area disqualification is upheld by North of England Regional Committee.


Reg Vardy

Reg Vardy to appeal against disqualification

March 29, 2018
The Reg Vardy Band has confirmed that it will appeal against the decision to disqualify them from the 2018 North of England Regional Championship.


Reg Vardy

Reg Vardy disqualified from Area Championship

March 28, 2018
The Reg Vardy Band has been disqualified from its runner-up position at the recent North of England Regional Championship due to a player registration infringement.


RAH

Reg Vardy notches up 50th Albert Hall qualification

March 21, 2018
Although they were unable to add another Area title to their CV, Reg Vardy will head to the Royal Albert Hall for a 50th time later this year


Reg Vardy

Reg Vardy trio boosts the Area ranks

March 14, 2018
Reg Vardy will head to the North of England Regional Championship boosted by a trio of new arrivals.


Reg Vardy

Reg Vardy open up on their regional Odyssey

March 13, 2018
The Reg Vardy Band will be holding an open rehearsal on Friday ahead of their Area appearance in Durham


rUSSELL gARY

Reg Vardy add new signings as they showcase Gallery prep work

October 11, 2017
There are a number of new signings in the Reg Vardy ranks as they get ready for their Gallery opening at the Royal Albert Hall.


Reg Vardy

Reg Vardy to show off their Doctor's papers

September 05, 2017
The Reg Vardy Band will be providing a sneak preview of their Doctor Martin Contest programme later this week.


Swan Lake

Reg Vardy to give early reflections on Swan Lake

May 07, 2017
Reg Vardy will be showcasing their Swan Lake preparations ahead of Blackpool.


Gala Theatre

Reg Vardy lead test-piece preview event

March 02, 2017
Reigning North of England champion to lead special Area test-piece showcase ahead of Durham challenges.


Students

Reg Vardy stars help next generation

January 18, 2017
Players from Reg Vardy Band have been using their experience to help the next generation of talented local brass band players.


Phillip Tait

Reg Vardy thank Tait for principal services

January 13, 2017
Reg Vardy Band has thanked former principal cornet player Phillip Tait as he moves to Brighouse & Rastrick.


Reg Vardy

Reg Vardy to showcase Brass in Concert programme

November 15, 2016
Local favourites to be joined by the wonderful Elland Youth Band ahead of their Brass in Concert challenge.


Lone Wolf

Reg Vardy showcase their Wolf

October 05, 2016
North of England champions to showcase their 'Lone Wolf' preparations ahead of Royal Albert Hall.


Russell Gray

Reg Vardy ever ready for title defence

September 07, 2016
Reg Vardy to hold open rehearsal ahead of their hat-trick seeking Dr Martin challenge on the weekend.


Ever Ready

Ever Ready to return to the limelight

August 30, 2016
One of the most evocative names in banding will return to the banding world as 14 years of Reg Vardy support comes to an end.


rEG vARDY

Wheeler takes up residence at Reg Vardy

June 27, 2016
Brenden Wheeler will combine his high level Army duties in Harrogate with the post of Resident Conductor at the Reg Vardy Band.




Band Supplies

Band Supplies Ltd adds to director board

November 7 • Major addition to leading independent retailer as Rob Hanson of John Packer Musical Instruments becomes a director of Band Supplies Ltd.


Paul Cosh

Cosh expertise on offer for Area gains

November 7 • Bands can use the essential experience of Paul Cosh in their bids to improve their chances of Regional Championship success next year.


Julie Nicholll

Death of Julie Nicholl

November 7 • The death has been announced of Scottish Brass Band Association Treasurer and Kingdom Brass member, Julie Nicholl


Friary

Remember, Remember for Friary...

November 7 • Once again Friary Brass lead the revellers in remembering the Gunpowder Plot and its grisly local connections.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 7 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Remembrance Concert

Sunday 9 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Delph Band - Remembrance Sunday Concert

Sunday 9 November • Delph Band Club. Lawton Square, . Delph, . Oldham OL3 5DT


Regent Hall Concerts - Five By 5 Trumpet Ensemble

Friday 14 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Contest: 48th Brass in Concert

Saturday 15 November • The Gladhous International Centre for Music, St Mary's Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR


Petworth Town Band

November 6 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS and TUBA. We are a very active band with a very inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We rehearse once a week and would welcome all new players to the band


Wotton-under-Edge Silver Band

November 4 • We are a busy and very friendly 2nd section band with 5 current vacancies - FRONT ROW CORNET – BACK ROW CORNET- EUPHONIUM - Bb BASS - PERCUSSION. We rehearse on Tuesdays & Thursdays near our lovely home town, just a short drive from M5, J14.


Harlow Brass Band

November 4 • We have vacancies for CORNETS, TROMBONES, 2ND HORN AND PERCUSSION. We are a welcoming, non contesting band who organising their own Spring and Christmas concerts and enjoy playing at local events throughout the year.


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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