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Desford landmark with latest Vietnam tour
January 14, 2026
The 2025 National Champion will head to Vietnam as they mark their 20th overseas tour.
Rankings update: October
October 31, 2025
Desford storm back into top ten as five-way battle for world number one goes down to the wire
Desford reaching wider audience following National win
October 16, 2025
The wider public media have been keen to broadcast the news of Desford's memorable National Championship victory.
Loz takes final bow
September 22, 2025
Lawrence Eccleston decides to hang up his bass after a 50 year career of distinguished playing.
Desford enjoy Wizard of Oz magic in Far East
February 28, 2025
Desford Colliery Band returned to the Far East to bring their brand of entertainment alongside James Morrison.
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.
Death of Kevin Dye
September 04, 2024
The death has been announced of the former Desford Colliery Band principal cornet player, Kevin Dye.
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 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.
Fowles leaves Desford
April 08, 2023
Michael Fowles has taken the decision to resign as Musical Director of Desford Colliery Band
Desford withdraws from Albert Hall Final
September 09, 2021
Desford Colliery Band will not compete at the Royal Albert Hall National Final next month.
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.
World Rankings — January update
January 17, 2019
Significant moves for the Butlins prizewinners with Desford's victory securing a spot in the top 20.
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.
Funeral details for David Giblin
February 16, 2018
The funeral details for the respected former Desford Colliery cornet player David Giblin have been revealed.
Death of David Giblin
January 31, 2018
The death has been announced of the former Desford Colliery cornet player David Giblin.
Death of Tony Bushnell
September 01, 2017
The death has been announced of the popular bandsman Tony Busnell.
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'..
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 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...
Desford reflect on Japan tour success
December 01, 2013
Desford's recent tour of Japan has been hailed as a great success.
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 get RAF tuba help
September 05, 2013
RAF Central Band tuba star Jonathan Truscott to boost Desford tuba section in Birmingham.
No Desford defence at Bedworth
February 20, 2013
Reigning Midlands champions to take time out and observe as they opt out of Nationals.
