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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.
Fairey sign Owen Farr for Open Time travel
June 20, 2016
Tenor horn star Owen Farr will appear with Fairey Band at the British Open.
Muggeridge thanks for life saving help
June 03, 2016
Former Fairey baritone player Keith Muggeridge hopes to raise funds for the service that saved his life and helped him back to enjoy his brass banding again...
Blue is the colour Rovers is the name...
May 24, 2016
The Fairey Band will be playing their part in bringing the comedy story of football team Redbridge Rovers to life on Sky television this month...
Cutt ready for busy Whit weekend
April 15, 2016
Garry Cutt will enjoy a hectic Whit Friday weekend of music making this year.
Wych departure from Fairey
April 06, 2016
David Wycherley hangs up sticks to pursue high paced new interests
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 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 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...
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 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 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....
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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...
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.
Shaw fine thing for Fairey
June 26, 2015
Fairey announce signing of Pete Shaw from Leyland on repiano cornet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
