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Shipston pride at National Youth principals
August 18, 2025
Alec Banner and Alex Jeffrey are the latest Shipston Town Band youngsters to make their mark on the National Youth Band stage.
Former mayor takes president's role at Shipston
July 05, 2025
Shipston Band maintains mayoral ties with its latest Presidential appointment.
Death of Peter Stevens
September 04, 2024
The death has been reported by the former Shipston Town conductor Peter Stevens.
New MD invigorates Shipston
November 02, 2023
The appointment of Alex Bland has reinvigorated the musical outlook of Shipston Town Band.
Shipston beat the freeze for charity
December 19, 2022
Members of Shipston Town Band brave the cold and enjoy the warmth to help raise funds for charity.
Barker returns for Shipston
July 09, 2022
Flowers principal cornet player Luke Barker recently returned to the band where he started his musical journey.
Shipston count the costa contest coffee
March 09, 2022
The Shipston Band recently managed to mix a pre-contest coffee with a cheeky request for a warm up room...
Flora Brass help wow new buds of interest at Shipston
January 27, 2022
A partnership link between Shipston Town Band, Flora Brass and Brass Bands England could well help new brass band buds to flower.
Christmas spirit on show at Shipston
December 14, 2017
There was certainly a welcome festive guest at Shipton's recent Christmas concert.
Shipston rid themselves of seven year itch
March 03, 2017
Shipston Town Band has just rid itself of a seven year wait for contesting success — with the promise of perhaps more to come at the Area contest in Bedworth
Shipston welcomes more worldwide visitors
September 25, 2016
There is always a warm welcome to be enjoyed for worldwide banding travellers at Shipston Band.
Tri-Nations Bugler's Holiday
July 21, 2016
A trio from New Zealand, Wales and England combine for a multi-national Bugler's Holiday with Shipston Town Band.
Memorable day for Shipston youngsters
April 26, 2016
It proved to be a memorable contest day for some talented youngsters from Shipston Band at the recent Oxford & District Brass Band Association contest.
Hill side welcome at Shipston
June 30, 2015
The Shipston Band has welcomed the Hill family from Singapore — just in time to fill a few seats in their busy concert diary...
Funeral takes place for David Turner
June 13, 2014
The funeral has taken place of the popular bandsman David Turner.
Death of Stour stalwart
May 15, 2014
The death has been announced of popular trombonist David Turner of Stour Concert Brass and formerly Shipston Town Band.
Shipston keep the carols coming...
December 08, 2013
Two hours of carol playing kept the eager Shipston shoppers happy recently.
Shipston set to remember Senghenydd again
October 19, 2013
The compassion of Brother Bandsmen is to remembered by Shipston Town this weekend.
German Poll success at Midlands Area
March 14, 2013
A wonderful German enthusiast for all things British brass banding has helped a Midlands band to the National Finals.
Shipston reward remarkable quintet
October 31, 2012
Five stalwart players receive long service awards for over 250 years of dedication to the brass band movement.
Shipston honour oldest member
October 13, 2012
The incredible Oliver Kemp has been honoured for his 75 years of banding commitment by the Shipston Town Band — who are just a few years older than him!
Shipston youngster's licence to thrill
June 26, 2012
The young players of Shipston Town Band have been doing a bit of James Bond to thrill their audience.
Shipston surprise for stalwart
June 05, 2012
The 83rd birthday of Shipton Town Band's stalwart Ken Roe was certainly one to remember.
