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dESFORD

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

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...


Desford logo

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.




Brighouse

Report & Result: 2025 British Open Championship

September 7 • A fait accompli for Brighouse & Rastrick and Prof David King as they are inspired by Shakespeare and Prokofiev to claim the happiest of Symphony Hall endings on 'Star Crossed Lovers'.


Band Supplies

Band Supplies at the British Open

September 6 • Go up and meet one of the best blokes in the banding business world and he will make sure you get all the help you need for the best deals.


4BR Review

Recap on the 4BR British Open preview

September 6 • If you missed the live broadcast British Open preview on 4BR then you can just click and enjoy it again ahead of the action at Symphony Hall.


Mead

Why not be a judge at the Open this year?

September 6 • If you are following the 'Sar Crossed Lovers' action at Symphony Hall today, let us know who you think has won.


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


Otley Brass Association

September 7 • Front Row Cornet. -. Otley Brass Band are keen to recruit a 5th member for their front row cornets (position negotiable).. . This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving band of 30+ players under the leadership of our newly appointed MD, Martyn Beecham


wantage silver band

September 6 • Wantage Band (Championship Section) have vacancies for a Bb BASS PLAYER and THIRD CORNET to complete their line up. Plenty of great concerts from now until Christmas with the Welsh Open, L&SC Area, British Open Grand Shield and Whit Friday in 2026.


wantage silver band

September 6 • Positions vacant: wantage silver band: Wantage Community Brass (non-competitive) are looking to recruit a new Musical Director. The group is unique in that the average age is almost certainly around 70! They rehearse on Tue from 4pm and Thu from 7pm.


Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor


               

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