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Death of Alan Travers

Death of Alan Bruton

April 21, 2022
The death has been announced of popular bandsman, Alan Bruton


Nailsworth

Thursday interview with Anri Adachi

February 10, 2022
We catch up with the Musical Director of the Nailsworth Band to find out how the 2021 Fourth Section National Champion of Great Britain is preparing for life and the Area Championships in the Third Section.


Cheltenham

Report & Result: 2021 National Championships of Great Britain: Section 4

September 19, 2021
Nailsworth paints the best Elgar Portrait to be found in Cheltenham to claim the Fourth Section honours.


Nailworth

Death of William Bruton

May 17, 2020
The death has been announced of stalwart Nailsworth Silver Band member William Bruton.


Foden coach

A band bus with a difference...

October 22, 2014
If you going to help a great band servant celebrate a special occasion then why not do it in style...




Sterling instruments

Sterling return at British Open Championship

September 6 • A well respected instrument brand will make a welcome return at the British Open this year.


Art of Banfing

The Art of Banding comes to British Open...

September 6 • A new project that aims to bring awareness of the passion of banding will be adding to increasing social media coverage at the British Open this year.


Phiip Wilby

Dobcross Wilby ready for Cheltenham

September 5 • A visit from Prof Philip Wilby to a recent Dobcross Silver Band rehearsal has given everyone a musical boost ahead of their National challenge.


Simon Johnson

Johnson takes principal lead at LSO

September 5 • Former Williams Fairey solo trombonist Simon Johnson has been appointed principal trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Crewe Brass

September 5 • We are looking for FLUGEL player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Jack Capstaff

Bmus (Hons)
Conductor | Composer


               

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