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Shirley

Shirley help Sir in the Lion's Den

November 08, 2011
The Shirley Band recently brought their Autumn concert series to a spectacular close — and saved one teacher from a mauling...


Shirley

Shirley keeps mum happy...

October 11, 2011
The Shirley Band recently kept their concert punters happy — including the MD's mum...


Shirley Band

Shirley welcomes new trio

June 16, 2011
A new trio of players has come to the ranks of the Shirley Band.


Shirley

Our England for Shirley

April 17, 2011
Shirley sparkle to help English cause and team up with Dyke founder.


Shirley

Crash, bang, wallop...

December 25, 2010
Shirley's MD Kevin Short may well be finding himself on 'You've Been Framed'...


Shirley

Shirley team up with Bishop-Rowe

November 18, 2010
David Bishop-Rowe is the new man at the helm at Shirley Band.


Shirley

Shirley thanks Dave

October 28, 2010
Coming and goings at Shirley as Dave Lea departs as new and old players are celebrated...


Shirley

Shirley recruitments

October 29, 2009
The Shirley Band has recruited new players to the trombone and cornet ranks.


Lea

Dave teams up with Shirley

October 15, 2009
Dave Lea is the new MD of the Shirley Band.


Shirley

Green shoots of growth at Shirley

October 30, 2008
Alwyn Green and the Shirley Band add new players to the ranks.


Shirley

Shirley go Green

January 10, 2008
The Shirley Band has opted for a Green direction for the future.




Brass Band Treize Etoiles

World Rankings: 2025 End of year update

January 7 • Treize Etoiles shine bright as Swiss stars claim historic top spot in 2025 World Rankings after a stellar season.


Composer Competition

Whelan makes magic to win UniBrass prize

January 7 • 'All Magic Comes at a Price' wins the 2026 UniBrass Composition Competition title.


Joey Wong

4BR Wednesday interview with Joey Wong

January 6 • We meet up with the 22 year old conductor from Hong Kong hoping to become the 2026 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conductors Competition winner.


Winter Gardens

North West Regional line-ups announced

January 6 • 75 bands will kick off the 2026 Regional Championships in Blackpool in March.


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


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Christchurch Vintage Brass

January 6 • Bb Bass required for our friendly non contesting day time band. We rehearse Monday afternoons from 13:30 in Southbourne near Bournemouth with refreshments afterwards. MD Steve Chislett.


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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