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Downshire

New Year's Honour for Prof Michael Alcorn

December 30, 2025
The highly respected academic and musician has become a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year's Honours list.


Downshire

Downshire fitness regime from Couch to Concert

July 15, 2025
If you want to get yourself fit to enjoy playing then Downshire Brass is leading a 12 week fun regime...


Downshire Brass

Final chord approaches for Alcorn and Downshire

June 04, 2023
The successful musical partnership between Prof Michael Alcorn and Downshire Brass is to come to an end.


Downshire

Alcorn Snr takes presidential role at Downshire

February 16, 2023
Bertie Alcorn takes on the role of President of Downshire Brass in the year he becomes 100.


Downshire

Downshire hits Hospice target

July 01, 2020
Downshire Brass has passed its fund raising target for the Northern Ireland Hospice thanks to the superb work of its members and the brilliant help of David Childs and Frank Renton.


Downshire

Downshire to raise hospice funds with Childs and Renton

June 23, 2020
David Childs and Frank Renton lend their musical support to on-line concert to help raise funds for a great charitable cause.


aSHLEY eLLIOT

Downshire adds extra talent to Freiburg ranks

April 09, 2015
Downshire Brass welcomes well known percussionist, photographer and Britain's Got Talent semi finalists Ashley Elliot to the ranks...


Calling all players

Downshire's call to come and play...

May 29, 2013
There is an exciting call for youngsters to come and play with Downshire Brass in Belfast...


Alcorn

From little Alcorns grow for Downshire

February 21, 2009
Downshire Brass sow the seeds for future success under their new MD, Michael Alcorn.




Greig Hall

No relegation for Norwegian non payers

March 2 • There will be no relegation to the Fifth Division for the bands who didn't pay their membership fees on time this year — but it is not a precedent for the future.


Blackpool

Results: 2026 North West Regional Championships

March 1 • Titles go to Foden's, Haydock, Lostock Hall, Allerton Brass and Wardle Community Band in Blackpool.


rooms4groups

rooms4gropups ready for Blackpool qualifiers

February 28 • The specialist hotel booking company will be on hand first thing on Monday morning to take the pressure of York and London qualifiers.


Blackpool

York and London on the horizon for North West Area contenders

February 28 • The 2026 Regional Championships get underway in Blackpool on Sunday with 75 taking to the stage at the Winter Gardens but with qualification sights on York and London.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band

March 2 • Following an exceptionally pleasing 1st result at the recent Area contest (2nd section, 4th place), we invite applications for the position of 2ND BARITONE. We are a friendly, progressive and social band!


West Wycombe Brass Band

March 1 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call or email.


Croy Silver Band

March 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


David Frame


Bass/Tenor Trombone Player, Adjudicator (Member of AoBBA) Occasional Conductor


               

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