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Huge audience enjoys WFEL Fairey performance
May 14, 2022
Over 10,000 people in Manchester and millions at home will enjoy WFEL Fairey's contribution to the celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
WFEL Fairey set to party
May 05, 2022
The Stockport band will join a star studded party to help celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Fairey appoints new solo euphonium
April 18, 2022
Peter McDonough takes on the solo euphonium role at WFEL Fairey Band
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New cornet trio takes wing at Fairey
July 13, 2021
Three talented young cornet players join the ranks of Fairey Band.
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.
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 funeral service
June 19, 2021
The details for the funeral service of the former Fairey Band player and conductor have been announced.
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.
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
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.
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.
Fairey continues new investment in youth
July 01, 2020
Emma Conway is the latest talented young player to join Fairey Band
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.
Interview with Adam Cooke
May 30, 2020
4BR catches up with the newly appointed Musical Director of the Fairey Band
Fairey announce new MD
May 26, 2020
Adam Cooke takes on the Musical Director role at the Fairey Band.
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.
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.
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.
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.
