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Smithills in action

Smithills hit right fund raising chord

November 11, 2014
The latest Smithills School Senior Band concert in Bolton certainly hit the right fundraising chord.


Smithills

Smithills help push the boat out...

October 14, 2014
The Smithills School Senior Band has continued to help with fund raising for the RNLI with its latest concert.


New timpani

New timp trio for Smithills

August 20, 2014
There will be nice sounding trio of brand new timpani to be heard the next time Smithills School Senior Band takes to the stage.


us TOUR

Smithills returns after triumphant US tour

July 27, 2014
The young players of Smithills School Senior Band has certainly been packing them in on their latest US tour.


US flag

Smithills fly off for American Tour

July 13, 2014
The young players of Smithills School Senior Band have taken wing to the USA for their fifth American tour.


Smithills Schools Band

Smithills gain Rotary top up

June 27, 2014
Smithills American tour fund gains a generous top up from local Rotarians.


US flag

Smithills hit American target

June 18, 2014
A remarkable fund raising effort will enable Smithills School Senior Band to undertake their latest American tour this summer.


Mayor award

Grand boost for Smithills

May 22, 2014
Smithills Schools USA trip gains a grand boost from a stunned Mayor...


CD recording

Smithills record latest CD

May 07, 2014
Smithills School Senior Band keep busy in the recording studio ahead of American trip.


Smithills at Victoria Hall

Smithills boost funds for hospice, heroes and America

April 28, 2014
The Smithills School Senior Band has been raising more funds with a little help from St George.


Smithills

Packed response to Smithills

April 01, 2014
The latest concert promotion from Smithills School has seen them pack the audience into Bolton's Victoria Hall once again.


Smithills on tour

Smithills announce tour dates to USA

February 22, 2014
The Smithills School Senior Band will perform at eight venues on their forthcoming trip to the USA.


Smithills

Ryan gets gigs at Smithills

February 11, 2014
Eagley MD, Matthew Ryan has been appointed the new brass teacher at Smithills School.


Smithills in action

Smithills set for new record attempt

February 05, 2014
Smithills School Senior Band will take to the recording studio as they look to boost their American tour funds.


Smithills marathon

Smithills marathon edges closer to USA

January 27, 2014
The hard working players of Smithills School Senior Band have been putting in the musical miles once again to get to the USA...


On tour in 2012

Smithills taking huge leaps over the pond

January 22, 2014
The Smithills School Senior Band is already half way and more to meeting its latest American target.


Mark Halsey

Man in black converts to brass bands

December 22, 2013
Former Premier League ref Mark Halsey appears to have made the right decision to become a fan of brass band music...


Smithills and RNLI

Smithills help keep pushing the boat out

December 03, 2013
Smithills School Senior Band help the local branch of the Bolton RNLI with their fund raising efforts.


Smithills

Matinee idols pack them in at Bolton

October 07, 2013
A first matinee performance from Smithills Senior Band packed them in at Bolton's Victoria Hall recently.


Smithils on tour

Fifth USA tour for Smithills

August 13, 2013
Smithills School Senior Band will be making the trip across the Atlantic for a fifth time in 14 years.


Smillhs logo

First principals pay off for Ellin

July 16, 2013
A former Smithills tuba player is certainly reaching for the musical stars via the odd planetary stop off along the way...


Smithills in action

Disney delight for Smithills

July 10, 2013
Talented youngsters give performances to rank up with the best Mickey and his friends can muster in Disneyland.


Smithills

Disney honour for Smithills

June 11, 2013
Smithills set for trio of Disneyland shows in Paris.


Smithills in action

Smithills extend Wanderers connection

April 17, 2013
Smithills School Senior Band to return to the Reebok Stadium to give Bolton a musical lift.


Smithills in action

Smithills raise £5,000 for Bolton Hospice

February 20, 2013
Young brass raises yet more brass for a great hospice fund.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


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


Gordon Eddison

B Ed (Hons). Member AoBBA.
Conductor and Adjudicator.


               

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