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Ashton

Ashton Showcase next up at Dobcross

March 20, 2025
Ashton under Lyne Band will showcase its Sunday afternoon cocnert entertainment at Dobcross Band Cub this weekend.


PLC

Ashton announce PLC status

October 18, 2024
Ashton under Lyne has appointed Paul Lovatt-Cooper as their new Musical Director.


Ashton

Final chord for Ashton and Evans

July 02, 2024
Ashton under Lyne Band has accepted the resignation of its MD Martyn Evans.


Prophet

Ashton look to make most of Prophet bonus

December 14, 2019
Trumpet star Jamie Prophet has taken the helm at Ashton under Lyne Band.


Ashton

Ashton bid fond farewell to Chalk duo

October 11, 2019
Phil and Claire Chalk have taken the decision to step down from the MD and principal cornet roles at Ashton under Lyne Band.


whit friday

Premier the Kia for Whit Friday Youth

April 15, 2016
Car dealership, Premier Kia will support the Tameside Whit Friday contests in as the first details are announced.


Tameside Brass

Tameside set for celebratory Birthday Brass Bash

April 14, 2016
161 years of the written word will be celebrated in Tameside this weekend, with one of the borough's most important cultural activities, the sound of brass bands.


Tameside Regional picture

Tameside in search of 160 facts, feats and celebratory trivia

February 19, 2016
The weekly Tameside Reporter in Greater Manchester will conclude its 160th anniversary celebrations by asking brass bands for help.


Cornets

Cry of the Monitors in Ashton

February 26, 2014
New arrivals have meant a cry or two of a different sort on banding nights in Ashton...


Phil Chalk in action

Ashton Chalk another one up

June 12, 2013
Philip Chalk has accepted the opportunity to return to Ashton under Lyne Band as MD for a second time.


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Report & Results: 2012 Leicestershire BBA Open

November 27, 2012
Not even the terrible weather could deter the bands at Loughborough on the weekend as Ashton topped the Open result tables.


Asthon

Stonehouse returns with Ashton

January 27, 2012
Former Fairey MD Simon Stonehouse makes banding return with the baton at Ashton.


Ashton

New focus for Ashton

February 17, 2009
Ashton under Lyne are getting everything in order ahead of the Regionals — from conductors, players and website!




British Open

4BR British Open podcast

September 6 • Join 4BR to air your views and opinions on Wednesday evening ahead of this year's British Open Championship at Symphony Hall.


Marple

British Open Countdown: T minus 6

September 6 • 30 years ago there was a British Open victory that shock the banding world.


numbers

Academics look to banding to provide expert analysis

September 6 • The rather dry academic world of Research Excellence Framework analysis has looked at brass band contesting for potential insight...


Dizzy

Dizzy Brasscals set for night club launch in Manchester

September 6 • The award winning events ensemble is headlining a new night club venture close to its spiritual musical home — with plenty of bangers for people to sing-along to.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Barnsley Brass

September 6 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players. We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ. Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room..


Enderby Band

September 5 • Championship section band seeking CORNETS (positions negotiable), Eb BASS, and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working and friendly team, performing a balanced diary of concerts and contests.


Harrogate Band

September 4 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a 1st Baritone and Soprano player to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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