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Desford

Desford to link with Wizard of Oz on Asia tour

February 03, 2025
Desford Colliery Band's tour to Thailand and Singapore will culminate with a concert alongside James Morrison.


STIOCK

Death of Kevin Dye

September 04, 2024
The death has been announced of the former Desford Colliery Band principal cornet player, Kevin Dye.


Porthouse

Porthouse returns to Desford

February 24, 2024
Tredegar MD Ian Porthouse will direct Desford's challenge at the Midlands Area and Grand Shield this year.


Pippen

Pippen to lead Desford on Far East tour

January 21, 2024
Jonathan Pippen is looking forward to leading Desford Colliery Band on their latest Far East tour.


Desford

Fowles leaves Desford

April 08, 2023
Michael Fowles has taken the decision to resign as Musical Director of Desford Colliery Band


dESFORD

Desford withdraws from Albert Hall Final

September 09, 2021
Desford Colliery Band will not compete at the Royal Albert Hall National Final next month.


Desford

Deep Purple return with Desford

October 11, 2019
One of the iconic brass band uniforms will be making a welcome return to the Royal Albert Hall stage this weekend.


Desford Colliery

World Rankings — January update

January 17, 2019
Significant moves for the Butlins prizewinners with Desford's victory securing a spot in the top 20.


Cross

Family thanks for Giblin send off

March 08, 2018
The family of the late Dave Giblin has expressed their thanks for the way in which the brass band community gave a fond farewell to the former Desford cornet star.


DVID

Funeral details for David Giblin

February 16, 2018
The funeral details for the respected former Desford Colliery cornet player David Giblin have been revealed.


Cross

Death of David Giblin

January 31, 2018
The death has been announced of the former Desford Colliery cornet player David Giblin.


Tony Bushnell

Death of Tony Bushnell

September 01, 2017
The death has been announced of the popular bandsman Tony Busnell.


Desford

Desford export 'Best of British' on Far East Tour

May 26, 2017
Desford head to Thailand for their latest Far East tour — aiming to provide everyone with a bit of musical 'Best of British'..


Desford team

Tuba Time Lords link up for Desford Open challenge

September 06, 2016
Two of the ageless masters of tuba time and space have teamed up with Desford for the British Open this year.


Desford

Desford set for Vietnam tour

May 26, 2016
Desford Band to undertake landmark tour to Vietnam.


Desford

Desford link to Davoren drive and style

October 28, 2014
Tom Davoren has been appointed the full time MD of Desford as Midlanders look ahead to exciting expansion in 2015...


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Desford reflect on Japan tour success

December 01, 2013
Desford's recent tour of Japan has been hailed as a great success.


On their way

Desford set for the Land of the Rising Sun

October 26, 2013
Desford Colliery Band and David Childs are currently in Japan — their latest destination in their growing list of international tours.


Desford in action

Desford get RAF tuba help

September 05, 2013
RAF Central Band tuba star Jonathan Truscott to boost Desford tuba section in Birmingham.


Desford at the Albert Hall in 2012

No Desford defence at Bedworth

February 20, 2013
Reigning Midlands champions to take time out and observe as they opt out of Nationals.


Desford in action

Desford's pink tribute

October 19, 2012
Desford will take to the stage at the Albert Hall with a slightly different uniform this year.


Desford in Singapore

Desford set for Asian Explosion

June 01, 2012
Desford are on their way to Singapore to take part once more in the Brass Explosion Festival with friends James Morrison and Steven Mead.


Watson

Desford pay Watson tribute

February 08, 2011
Desford pay tribute to former conductor James Watson.


Cutt

Cutt above the rest

October 06, 2010
Desford are enjoying teaming up with Garry Cutt for their National assault on the weekend.


Desford

Desford explode in the East

June 17, 2010
Desford's latest Far East tour proves to be a huge success — with plans for a visit to China in the future.




Oldroyd

Oldroyd interest boosts ethos

February 6 • The new range of Oldroyd instruments is already making a mark.


UniBrass

Welsh youth to perform at UniBrass Championships

February 5 • The South Wales Youth Band will provide extra entertainment ahead of the results at the UniBrass Championships in Cardiff next weekend.


Artistic

NYBBGB looks to next generation Artistic lead

February 5 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is looking to appoint a new Director of Artistic Planning.


Northop Silver

Wyss to lead Northop numbers in Swansea

February 5 • Thomas Wyss will lead Northop Silver and its new signings at the Welsh Regional Championships


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 7 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Newstead Brass - VALENTINE'S VARIATIONS

Sunday 9 February • Ashwood Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield. Nottinghamshire Ng17 7ab


Chinnor Silver

February 7 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meets on a Monday morning and we welcome any players who would like an extra blow.. players of all abilities welcome and we do not expect you to alter your allegiance to your band.. just a fun blow with cake and coffee.


wantage silver band

February 5 • Wantage Band (championship section) has a vacancy for TOP 2ND CORNET. This would suit a player with experience in a championship/first section band. Rehearsals take place every Sun 7:30pm and Wed 8pm in Wantage with highly experienced MD Chris King.


Haverhill Silver Band

February 4 • Haverhill Silver Band (champ section) seeks a BACK ROW CORNET. This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond. Applications to join after the area contest also considered.


Jason M Smith


Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor


               

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