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Nicola Shaw

Shaw spotlight to further Adams reach

June 17, 2022
WFEL flugel player Nicola Shaw becomes and Adams performance artist as instrument maker continues to develop brand in UK.


Film

Wrong trousers delight for WFEL Fairey

May 27, 2022
The Stockport band will be teaming up with the wonderful duo of Wallace & Gromit for a unique collaboration in July.


Kyle Lawson

Lawson takes top seat at WFEL Fairey

May 25, 2022
New Zealander Kyle Lawson returns to UK to take on principal cornet role at WFEL Fairey Band.


WFEL Fairey

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.


Big lottery

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

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.




Black Dyke

Varley heads from Hammonds to Queensbury

October 23 • Philip Varley joins Black Dyke Band on solo cornet from Yorkshire rivals.


Dutch National Championships

Countdown to Dutch National Championships

October 21 • The 2026 Dutch National Championships take place in Utrecht this weekend with 4BR covering the event at the TivoliVredenburg.


Hands up

Audition call for Scottish Youth

October 21 • Young players in Scotland are being encouraged to audition for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


The Dutch Youth Band

Dutch Youth gains national support until 2029

October 21 • The Dutch National Youth Brass Band will be supported by the NBK Foundation until 2029.


Regent Hall Concerts - Welsh Guards Band Septet

Thursday 22 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the RAF Regiment

Friday 23 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Redbridge Brass Band

Saturday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


The Hepworth Band - Aireborough Rotary Club Annual Charity Concert

Sunday 25 October • Yeadon Town Hall, High Street, Yeadon LS19 7PP


Dobcross Silver Band - Tintwistle Band

Sunday 25 October • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane Dobcross. Oldham OL3 5AD


Northop Silver Band

October 22 • PERCUSSION PLAYER - We are a Championship Section competing band based in North East Wales. The band are friendly and ambitious, with an active contest and concert diary.


Cambrian Brass

October 22 • We are always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining our friendly, supportive band, whether you are returning to banding, looking for a new challenge, or have moved to Aberystwyth for university.


West Yorkshire Police Band

October 22 • BBb bass and back row cornets are sought to complete our line-up. We are a well supported band with a unique calendar of events including foreign travel. We rehearse at Carr Gate nr Wakefield on Mondays and Thursdays.


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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