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Corry

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.


pTER mOORE

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.


First Old Boys

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.


Perth

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.


Tori

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.


Amselm

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.


First Old Boys

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.


First Old Boys

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.


Martin Britt

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.


Tubas

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

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.


Kennedy

Death of Ronnie Kennedy

October 18, 2021
The death has been reported of the hugely respected player and conductor Ronnie Kennedy.


Louise

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

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.


oLD bOYS

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.


1ST oLD bYS

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


Success

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.


1st Old Boys

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.


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Report & Results: 2016 BBLNI Solo & Ensemble

February 23, 2016
Lots of great performances as youth leads the way for the Old Boys...


Geneva

Geneva to keep Salford Ensemble link support

March 05, 2015
Geneva Instruments to continue support of University of Salford Ensemble competition.


UniBrass

2015 UniBrass Championship — live!

February 14, 2015
You can watch the action from the UniBrass Championship live from the Warwick University Arts Centre today.


Nigel Clarke

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...


Max Wall and Frank Renton

Never seen together on stage...

December 25, 2014
Could these be identical twins separated at banding birth...?


Michael Fryer

Death of Michael Fryer

October 14, 2014
The death has been announced of the popular brass band radio broadcaster, Michael Fryer.


Rod Franks

Death of Rod Franks

July 21, 2014
The death has been announced of Rod Franks — trumpet player with the London Symphony Orchestra.




whit Friday

Results: 2025 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday

June 14 • The results of the various contests will be published here when they are received from the organisers of the event.


Whit Friday

Tameside ready for Whit Friday contest day

June 13 • Tameside is ready to welcome the bands and supporters at each of its 11 venues this year.


Whit Friday

Saddleworth Whit Friday Contests

June 13 • There is plenty of competitive music making to enjoy at the 11 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday venues this year.


Whit Friday

Whit Friday focus of celebrations and competitions

June 13 • It's the day when banding hits the streets in Tameside and Saddleworth.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


West Wycombe Brass Band

June 11 • We are looking for players. Flugel and Horns. Positions negotiable . Non contesting, easy going, friendly band. Sensible engagement list. Some instruments available. Playing or returning, come along and see for yourself.


Rushden Town Band

June 8 • 2nd Trombone - come and join our amazing trombone section in Rushden Town Band. A varied engagement schedule as well as a tour every other year.


Rushden Town Band

June 8 • B flat bass position for this fun-loving, 1st Section East Midlands band. Varied engagement schedule including a tour every other year.


Craig Roberts

BA (Hons), MA
Conductor / Adjudicator


               

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