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Garry Cutt in action

Cutt ready for busy Whit weekend

April 15, 2016
Garry Cutt will enjoy a hectic Whit Friday weekend of music making this year.


Albert Hall

Wych departure from Fairey

April 06, 2016
David Wycherley hangs up sticks to pursue high paced new interests


Garry Cutt

Interview with Garry Cutt

February 02, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Fairey Band MD Garry Cutt at the 2016 RNCM Brass Band Festival.


Fairey

Fairey adds to ranks ahead of North West defence

January 14, 2016
The defending North West Area Champion makes significant signings ahead of title defence in Blackpool.


Fairey

Fairey to lead Sky Arts Brass Band Wonderland

December 09, 2015
The Fairey Band will be taking the lead with the Christmas spirit on Sky Arts later this month...


Clarence Addoo

New release supports Clarence Adoo Trust

December 07, 2015
A new CD release from Fairey Band and tenor horn star Owen Farr is set to support the Clarence Adoo Trust.


Fairey Band

Fairey to light up Christmas delights on Sky Arts

November 24, 2015
Fairey battle the cold in the bowels of the Devil's caves to bring Christmas cheer to Sky Arts...


Fairey

Fairey provide Acid drops to Potters

November 06, 2015
The BBC's new artisan skills show has benefited from a mysterious drop or two of Acid Brass provided by the Fairey Band....


Fairey

Whit Friday Fairey tale to be told

October 08, 2015
How Fairey's won the Saddleworth Whit Friday crown earlier this year is set for the BBC airwaves on Monday evening.


dARK aRTEIERS

Fairey explore Dark Arteries ahead of Albert Hall

October 07, 2015
Fairey gain critical acclaim ahead of the National Finals with their artistic collaboration on 'Dark Arteries' with the Rambert Ballet.


Farey logo

Inside Fairey's Whit Friday story set for national screening

September 25, 2015
Fairey's Saddleworth Whit Friday challenge is to be aired on the BBC airwaves in the next couple of weeks.


Fairey

Fairey sign new horn talent

September 16, 2015
The Fairey Band has acted quickly to sign up the talented Siobhan Bates as their new solo horn player.


Fairey and Garry Cutt

Fairey announce Bridgewater Hall programme

August 25, 2015
North West Area champion announces the programme they will present at the forthcoming Great Northern Brass Arts Festival.


Acid Brass

Fairey set for French Acid trip...

August 05, 2015
The Fairey Band will be heading to the heart of Paris this weekend to give the French another taste of Acid Brass...


cd COVER

30 year test piece vinyl first for Dobson?

June 30, 2015
Composer Simon Dobson may have created a something of a long awaited test piece first with the release of a vinyl version of his CD, Euneirophrenia.


Fairey

Shaw fine thing for Fairey

June 26, 2015
Fairey announce signing of Pete Shaw from Leyland on repiano cornet.


Paul Bennett

Travel time ends Bennett horn role at Fairey

June 15, 2015
Despite the banding success, two years of arduous motorway travel time sees Paul Bennett reluctantly end his solo horn role with Fairey.


Whit Friday

Television thanks for amazing Whit Friday experience

June 05, 2015
The BBC 'Inside Out' programme has thanked the Fairey Band and contest organisers for the 'brilliant time' they enjoyed on an 'amazing' Whit Friday experience.


Garry Cutt

The Ins and Outs of Whit Friday

May 21, 2015
A BBC film crew will be out and about in Saddleworth on Whit Friday filming Fairey's battle for honours.


Fairey

Four new signings add youth and experience to Fairey

May 21, 2015
The Fairey Band has added a cross section of youth and experience to their ranks ahead of the second half of the major contesting season.


Fairey

Death of David Atherton

May 17, 2015
The death has been announced of the former Fairey, Cammell Lairds and National Youth Brass Band player David Atherton.


Paul Bennett

Bennett set to enjoy American tour

May 06, 2015
Fairey solo horn star Paul Bennett is currently in the USA on a two week solo concert tour.


Acid Brass

Fairey set for latest Acid trip

March 26, 2015
Who said the spirit of the Manchester scene was a thing of the past — as Fairey once again takes Acid Brass on the road to France...


Fairey

Report & Results: 2015 North West Regional Championships

March 01, 2015
8 out of 10 Cutts prefer Blackpool as Fairey lead the prize winners at the Winter Gardens with section triumphs for Roberts Bakery, Tyldesley, Boarshurst and Formby.


Davoren in action

Fairey announce Davoren link

November 11, 2014
Tom Davoren is set to become Associate Conductor of Fairey in new musical link with Garry Cutt.




Flowers

Flowers stars to inspire next generation

September 16 • The Oxfordshire & District Brass Bands Association will host a special youth workshop with members of Flowers Band — so get along.


Royston

Balsom return to Royston gains BBC coverage

September 16 • Award winning trumpeter recently returned to her brass banding roots as she prepared for her final concert appearance at the Last Night of the Proms.


Red Admiral

Live stream for Red Admiral watching

September 16 • If you can't make it to the Red Admiral Entertainment contest later this month you can sit back an enjoy it at home instead.


BBE Podcast

Brass Band Podcast Season 2: The Next Generation

September 16 • The second season of BBE's popular podcast series returns exploring the themes of the future of brass bands, leadership, and music-making.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 2 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Leicestershire Co-op Band

September 16 • Leicestershire Co-op Band currently have a vacancy for a SOLO HORN player to lead our team. We have an exciting programme of concert and contests for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026. Could you be the player we are looking for to complete our team?


Dobcross Silver Band

September 16 • Currently 3rd Section National Champions and subsequent promotion to SECOND SECTION in 2026, we aim to add another PERCUSSIONIST to our award winning section. Dynamic all rounder preferred. You’ll love it here! Great rehearsals, gigs and socials!


Audley Brass

September 14 • Audley Brass (First Section National Finalists 2025) are seeking a first class PRINCIPAL EUPHONIUM. We have some very exciting events coming up including 5 epic beer festival nights and Wychavon Festival of Brass entertainment contest.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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