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Youth fly musical flag for Old Boys
February 28, 2026
A trio of talented young players from 1st Old Boys Band will be making their mark with different representative ensembles later this year.
Corry to make Swiss reconnection
February 01, 2025
The MD of 1st Old Boys Band will head to Switzerland to meet up with old friends for some light and shadow music making.
Moore adds to celebration of music from another world
January 20, 2024
Peter Moore with join Jonathan Gawn and 1st Old Boys Band for a celebration of the brass band music of the island of Ireland.
New signings for 1OB as they prepare for title defence
October 05, 2023
First Old Boys Band has welcomed new signings to the band as they prepare to defend their Champion Band of Northern Ireland title in Armagh.
Old Boys brace head to Perth
March 07, 2023
Two players from 1st Old Boys will perform with bands at the Scottish Championships this weekend.
Proud Tori looking forward to European experience
February 21, 2023
19 year old Tori Lloyd of 1st Old Boys Association Band will be the Northern Ireland representative in the European Youth Brass Band in Malmo.
1OB to record the rasp of brass...
February 01, 2023
The 1st Old Boys Band is record the first work for the brass band medium by composer Anselm McDonnell.
1OB looks forward with new additions
January 12, 2023
1st Old Boys Band look towards an exciting 2023 season boosted by additions in front and behind the stands.
1st Old Boys join massed ranks for festive treats
December 06, 2022
The 1st Old Boys Band round off a memorable year by joining forces with the Belfast Operatic Society for plenty of festive entertainment.
New boy sails to 1st Old Boys help
October 20, 2022
Martin Britt will perform with 1st Old Boys Band at the NIBA Championships in Armagh this weekend.
Tuba exports add to their CVs
October 10, 2022
Two travelling tuba players from Northern Ireland are adding some great musical experiences to their CVs.
Corry takes the helm at 1st Old Boys
September 08, 2022
Jonathan Corry has been appointed the new musical advisor of 1st Old Boys Band as new signings boost the ranks.
Death of Ronnie Kennedy
October 18, 2021
The death has been reported of the hugely respected player and conductor Ronnie Kennedy.
New girl to lead Old Boys in Montreux
April 13, 2019
16 year old Louise Bell will lead the 1st Old Boys Silver in their Challenge Section battle in Montreux.
1st Old Boys add brass sparkle to Journey to Cassiopiea
November 21, 2018
The 1st Old Boys Band certainly enjoyed sharing the stage with electro-musician Hannah Peel at the prestigious Northern Ireland Music Prize awards.
Report & Result: 2018 IABCB National Band Championships
April 11, 2018
1st Old Boys lead the way in Navan as they pick up the title honours in two sections.
Report & Results: 2017 NIBA Brass Band League Strabane
April 21, 2017
1st Old Boys head to Ostend with spring in their step after a double success at the BBLNI Own-choice contest in Strabane, as section victories are taken by Ballyduff and Enniskillen
Multiple success boost for Old Boys ahead of Ostend
February 25, 2017
The players young and old, male and female of the 1st Old Boys Band organisation from Northern Ireland have given themselves a huge boost ahead of their forthcoming European adventure.
Young and Old set for Belgian Euros
October 28, 2016
An amazing double triumph will see the 1st Old Boys Youth Band and their senior counterparts head to the European Championships in Ostend next year.
Report & Results: 2016 BBLNI Solo & Ensemble
February 23, 2016
Lots of great performances as youth leads the way for the Old Boys...
Geneva to keep Salford Ensemble link support
March 05, 2015
Geneva Instruments to continue support of University of Salford Ensemble competition.
2015 UniBrass Championship — live!
February 14, 2015
You can watch the action from the UniBrass Championship live from the Warwick University Arts Centre today.
Join Clarke for an Earthrise in London
January 23, 2015
Composer Nigel Clarke is making a welcome trip to London to lead a workshop on his amazing Earthrise — and you can join in too...
Never seen together on stage...
December 25, 2014
Could these be identical twins separated at banding birth...?
Death of Michael Fryer
October 14, 2014
The death has been announced of the popular brass band radio broadcaster, Michael Fryer.
