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Cockerton

Wilson takes lead at Cockerton

January 09, 2026
The experienced Duncan Wilson becomes the new Musical Director of Cockerton Prize Silver Band


Cockerton

Cockerton stalwart steps down

October 04, 2024
John Parkin will take his pick of things to do now with Cockerton Band


Cockerton

Cockerton welcome new Peer

July 05, 2023
Rt. Hon. The Baroness Chapman of Darlington has agreed to become their first Honorary President of Cockerton Silver Band.


Cockerton

Henry VIII and Richard Marshall to lead Cockerton celebrations

April 15, 2023
The belated 150th anniversary celebrations of the Cockerton Band will be aided by Black Dyke's principal cornet and an Old Monarch with a penchant for beheading his wives...


Cockerton

Hunter takes the helm at Cockerton

July 23, 2018
Andy Hunter has become the new Musical Director of Cockerton Prize Band.


Petr Elcoat

Elcoat takes command at Cockerton

November 16, 2017
Cockerton takes musical orders from new MD appointment.


Nightingale remembered

April 17, 2008
A concert to remember the talented Mark Nightingale is to be held in May.




British Open

Livestream broadcasts brought in-house for Spring Festival and British Open

April 16 • The 2026 Spring Festival and British Open Championships will be broadcast in a new link between the organisers and Red Shell Productions.


NYBBGB

NYBBGB ready to add to plaudits in Manchester

April 16 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will head to the RNCM in Manchester this weekend.


BBE Young Leaders

Brass Bands England to help new youth leaders

April 16 • A course aimed at enhancing specialised skills to inspire the next generation of brass band players is launched with increased capacity by BBE.


Field of the Cloth of Gold

Wright & Round: Field of the Cloth of Gold (Philip Harper)

April 16 • An exciting concert work that recalls a historic summit of superpowers...


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Spring Concert

Saturday 18 April • Hathersage Methodist Church . Main Road. Hathersage S32 1BB


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Waterbeach Brass

April 16 • Waterbeach Brass are seeking a talented and confident solo (tutti) cornet player to join our friendly and ambitious band. We offer a welcoming and social environment with a diverse and challenging musical repertoire playing at regular concerts and contests


Chinnor Silver

April 15 • With the dust settling after the areas we are looking for Bb BASS & PERCUSSION players to join us as we look to consolidate as a 1st Section Band.. Varied but realistic diary for the coming year and possible foreign trip in 2027. Rehearsals on a Wednesday


Linthwaite Band

April 15 • We are a welcoming 4th section band with a vacancy for a kit player. Our calendar is filling up with various contests and engagements to fulfil through the year.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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