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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.


Fairey

Beatty makes the Cutt at Fairey

May 11, 2019
Jonathan Beatty will join Garry Cutt to form the new musical team at the helm at Fairey.


Fairey

Fairey swoop for Irwin to take flight on soprano

May 10, 2019
North West giant announces the appointment of former Black Dyke soprano player Martin Irwin.


Fairey

Fairey add to their line-up with new signings

January 18, 2019
Fairey look back and forward with their new signings ahead of their high profile RNCM Brass Band Festival appearance.


Dvoren

Davoren ends musical link with Fairey Band

September 26, 2018
Tom Davoren has told 4BR that he has left his role as Associate Conductor with Fairey Band with immediate effect.


Fairey

New principals to lead Fairey to Open

July 20, 2018
Stephanie Wilkins and Adam Bokaris take on the principal cornet and solo euphonium roles with Fairey as they look towards Symphony Hall.


Neil

Neil takes on international role with Sterling

April 27, 2018
Fairey Band solo horn Rachel Neil becomes the latest Sterling Musical Instruments artist and clinician


James Fountain

Fountain link for Fairey in Utrecht

April 18, 2018
James Fountain will play principal cornet with Fairey Band at the forthcoming European Championship in Utrecht.


Gregson

Gregson looking forward to a withdrawn revival

January 26, 2018
Composer Edward Gregson will be at the RNCM Brass Band Festival this weekend to hear the first concert performance of his 'Concertante for Piano and Brass Band' for nearly 30 years.


Charoltte Horsfield

Fairey open Daws for new signing Horsfield

January 25, 2018
The departure of Isobel Daws means the arrival of Charlotte Horsfield through the rehearsal room doors at Fairey.


Funeral

Death of Herbert H. Howarth

November 13, 2017
The death has been announced of former CWS Manchester and Fairey Band player Bert Howarth.


Fairey

New signings for Fairey as they look ahead to major challenges

August 05, 2017
Fairey announce a series of new signings as they look towards making their mark at the major championships in the second half of the 2017 season.


Albert

Hughes heads to Norway for new musical chapter

May 29, 2017
Paul Hughes relinquishes his role as principal cornet of Fairey Band to head to a new musical life in Norway.


Fairey Band

Fairey renews youth support in Stockport

March 17, 2017
The Fairey Band has renewed it musical partnership with the Stockport Schools Senior and Intermediate Bands.


Garry Cutt

Interview with Garry Cutt

February 07, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Fairey MD Garry Cutt to find out more about their programme at the recent RNCM Festival and his hopes and aspirations for his band over the coming twelve months.


Fairey in action

Hardy heads to wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen

December 28, 2016
Fairey tuba player Chris Hardy will be the latest high profile brass band export to make a home in Denmark.


Isobel Daws

Fairey opens Daws for young trombone star

December 06, 2016
Fairey Band announces the signing of the talented young trombonist Isobel Daws.


Fairey Band

Funeral of Kenneth Dennison

November 08, 2016
Details are announced of the funeral for Kenneth Dennison


Fairey

Death of Kenneth Dennison

October 20, 2016
The death has been reported of former Fairey Band Musical Director Kenneth Dennison.


Gavin Saynor

Saynor returns to boost Fairey major assault

July 26, 2016
Tuba star Gavin Saynor returns to Fairey to boost their hopes of claiming major title silverware in Birmingham and London.


Fairey

Fairey add experience to front row ranks

July 07, 2016
Norman Christie is the new old head on the front row cornet bench at Fairey.


Beat Herder Festival

Fairey set for another top class Acid trip

July 05, 2016
Almost 15 years after they started, Fairey is still on their remarkable Acid Brass trip — this time at the renowned Beat Herder Festival.




Youth Brass 2000

Results: 2026 National Youth Championships of Great Britain

March 29 • There were competitive titles for Youth Brass 2000, St Austell Youth and Elland Silver as well as plenty of great non-competitive performances to enjoy in Birmingham.


Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28 • Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Regent Brass - Living Lines

Sunday 5 July • St Saviour's, Pimlico, St.George's Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • BBb BASS player required following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • SOLO CORNET players required (position negotiable) following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


Hucknall and Linby Mining Community Brass Band

March 29 • Bb AND Eb BASSES WANTED!. We are a friendly 1st section band based in Nottingham - rehearsal Thursday Evening. We have an exciting year planned with a visit to Whit Friday and a place secured at the nationals following our success at the midlands area!


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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