News / Fairey Band
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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.
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.
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...
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.
Fairey announce Davoren link
November 11, 2014
Tom Davoren is set to become Associate Conductor of Fairey in new musical link with Garry Cutt.
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...
Richardson signs up for Fairey Acid trip
June 24, 2014
Baritone star Rob Richardson signs for Fairey as the North West Area champion gets ready for yet another fun packed Acid Trip
Fairey set for latest acid trip...
June 19, 2014
On the back of a very successful Whit Friday, Fairey are getting ready to take a slightly different trip or two...
