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Fairey

Fairey appoints new solo euphonium

April 18, 2022
Peter McDonough takes on the solo euphonium role at WFEL Fairey Band


wfel fAIREY

Female focus for International Women's Day for WFEL Fairey

March 13, 2022
The WFEL Fairey Band helped mark International Women's Day at their recent Morley Town Hall Concert.


Adam

Tuesday interview with Adam Cooke

January 25, 2022
We chat to Adam Cooke, Musical Director of the WFEL Fairey Band ahead of their performance at the forthcoming RNCM Brass Band Festival.


Fairey

New addition to Fairey name

September 30, 2021
One of the most successful National bands will take to the stage with an additional acronym to its name.


Tayor

Taylor made for the Albert Hall

September 28, 2021
The Fairey Band stalwart star will be heading to the Royal Albert Hall once again — backed by a raft of new collegues.


Nicola Shaw

Fairey add to signings with flugel star

September 01, 2021
The Stockport band continues to strengthen its ranks with the signing of flugel star Nicola Shaw from Wingates.


Fairey

New trio take wing at Fairey

August 19, 2021
The Fairey Band has announced a trio of new signings as they look towards their full time performance return.


Fairey

New cornet trio takes wing at Fairey

July 13, 2021
Three talented young cornet players join the ranks of Fairey Band.


Fairey

Fairey in Carnaval mood for Halifax

June 29, 2021
The Fairey Band will pay musical homage to one of their most memorable British Open victories at the forthcoming Best of Brass Festival in Halifax.


iN THE RED

4BR Monday Interview with Michael Brand

June 21, 2021
4BR talks to composer Michael Brand about the CD re-release of 'In the Red' — a musical drama based on the seminal book, 'The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists' by Robert Tressell.


Alan Lawton

Alan Lawton funeral service

June 19, 2021
The details for the funeral service of the former Fairey Band player and conductor have been announced.


Alan Lawton

Death of Alan Lawton

June 15, 2021
The death has been announced of the hugely respected former Fairey Band player, conductor, adjudicator, administrator and teacher.


Fairey

Cross border goodwill for Christmas...

December 23, 2020
There is no border to separate Fairey Band and their choral friends at Cor y Penrhyn this Christmas


Fairey Band

Double boost for Fairey on television and radio

December 07, 2020
The Fairey Band will be enjoyed by millions this Christmas with high profile appearances on both television and radio.


BEM

Fairey offer congratulations to BEM honour

October 12, 2020
The Fairey Band has added to the congratulations that have come the way of supporter and Vice-President Tony Greenham on his award of a British Empire Medal.


Emma Conway

Fairey continues new investment in youth

July 01, 2020
Emma Conway is the latest talented young player to join Fairey Band


Tom Smith

Fairey appointment new principal

June 23, 2020
The former National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain player Tom Smith takes on the principal cornet role at Fairey Band.


Cooke

Interview with Adam Cooke

May 30, 2020
4BR catches up with the newly appointed Musical Director of the Fairey Band


Adam Cooke

Fairey announce new MD

May 26, 2020
Adam Cooke takes on the Musical Director role at the Fairey Band.


fAIREY

Fairey reflect on social isolation

April 15, 2020
The Stockport based band has been helping people reflect on their sense of hopefulness with their hymn tune contribution, whilst they also add to the player ranks.


Fairey Band

Quintet of leading players leave Fairey following Cutt departure

March 11, 2020
Collective decision sees five leading solo players resign from Fairey Band following the departure of Garry Cutt as Musical Director.


Garry Cutt

Cutt resigns from Fairey

March 10, 2020
The musical partnership between Garry Cutt and Fairey Band has come to an end as the conductor resigns after seven years at the helm.


Paul Walton

Funeral details announced for Paul Walton

January 18, 2020
The funeral of Paul Walton will take place on Thursday 23rd January — but a lasting initiative to help others will be his fantastic legacy.


Fairey

New trio take flight with Fairey

January 05, 2020
Fairey Band sign youthful talent and star quality experience as they look ahead to 2020.


Paul Walton

Death of Paul Walton

December 19, 2019
The brass band world has been shocked by the news of the death of the talented euphonium player Paul Walton.




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


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