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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.


Austrai in Tred

The hills are alive to the sound of....

August 31, 2014
The Youth Brass Band of Upper Austria make their latest stop off at the home of British Open Champion Tredegar...




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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