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Besses

New Dean appointed at th' Barn

May 07, 2014
Dean Jones has been appointed the new Musical Director at Besses o' the' Barn Band.


Alan Wycherley

Wych way now for Besses?

March 20, 2014
Besses o'th' Barn are seeking a new MD following the departure of Alan Wycherley.


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Death of Michael Wildgust

July 27, 2013
The death has been announced of former Besses O' Th' Barn principal cornet player Michael Wildgust.


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New principal at Besses

July 19, 2013
Stephanie Coward has been appointed the new principal cornet at Besses O' Th' Barn Band.


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Murray to take top chair break

June 25, 2013
Jim Murray takes a break from Besses after an incredible 60 year association.


Wycherley

Wych way for Besses future

September 30, 2012
Former sop star Alan Wycherley takes the baton at one of the most famous banding names in the world.


Newsome

Newsome returns to Besses

January 21, 2011
Besses announce new musical appointments — including the return of the former British Open winning MD.


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Besses revival at Fleetwood

October 19, 2010
One of the most evocative names in banding is starting back on the winning track under their new MD, James Holt


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New MD at Besses

January 28, 2010
Besses O' th' Barn on a high as Lo becomes their new MD.


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Newsome to return to Besses

November 19, 2009
The famous duo of Roy Newsome and Besses o' th' Barn are to team up again — but only for Christmas.


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Besses part company with MD

October 08, 2009
Carl Whiteoak and Besses part company.


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Besses bring Christmas delight

December 11, 2008
Besses o' th' Barn have been doing their bit to make sure the spirit of Christmas has been brought to the masses.


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Besses search for conducting talent

October 02, 2008
Besses o' th' Barn Band are on the search for some of the best young conducting talent around. Any budding Alex Owen out there?


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Whiteoak new MD at Besses

September 16, 2008
Carl Whiteoak is the new MD at Besses o' th' Barn.


North

North departs from Besses

August 05, 2008
The partnership of John North and Besses has come to an end.


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Besses get modern

June 10, 2008
One of the most famous old band names in the world has become much more hip and trendy.


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Besses lokk forward to contesting return

May 08, 2008
After a difficult period of time, one of the most famous banding names is looking forward to a contesting return in Blackpool.


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Besses set for contest return

April 04, 2008
After their recent problems Besses o' th' Barn are getting set for their contest return.


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Besses success

March 13, 2008
Despite being unable to compete at the regional contest this yar Besses o' th' Barn's open day was a great success and promised much for the future.


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Besses open in reverse

March 06, 2008
Besses o' th' Barn will be opening its doors — but not until after the regionals in Blackpool.


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Barn Fire!

February 04, 2008
Not even a potential arsonist can stop Besses.




4br review

4BR Review podcast: Episode 4

May 23 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas look back at the European Championships as well as chatting about plenty of other things — from the Spring Festival to Maurice Murphy...


Whit Friday

New method of calculating prize positions at Whit Friday

May 22 • A median value methodology will be used to calculate the overall prize positions for this year's Saddleworth & Oldham Whit Friday Contests.


Symphony Hall

Europeans to be hosted in Birmingham in 2028

May 22 • Brass Bands England confirm that the 2028 Europeans will not be in London, but in Birmingham


Flowers

Flowers lead musical variety in Gloucester

May 22 • Paul Holland and members of the National Champions provide a great day of musical inspiration on their doorstep.


The Hepworth Band - Albie Sugden Foundation Charity Concert

Saturday 24 May • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Ocean Brass - Segalula A Capella

Saturday 31 May • Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Lane, Bishop's Waltham SO32 1ED


Otley Brass Association - Joanne Dexter, Soprano

Saturday 31 May • The Bridge United Reformed Church. Bridge Street. Otley, LS21 1RW LS21 1RW


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


Crewe Brass

May 22 • We are looking for a CORNET player (position negotiable) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome


Rainford Band

May 21 • NW Area Championship Section Rainford Band are now accepting expressions of interest for a Musical Director to take us for all rehearsals, concerts and contests. We rehearse Mondays and Thursdays 19.45 - 21.45 in our own band room in Rainford, St Helens.


Fulham Brass Band

May 21 • Fulham Brass Band is currently looking for a 2nd Trombone, 2nd Euphonium and back row Bb Cornet to complete our friendly, ambitious band under the leadership of Musical Director, Sam Hairsine.


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