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Liverpool

Liverpool aim for title success

September 05, 2023
Dave McGlynn is hoping to emulate Jurgen Klopp and bring a second national title back to the city.


Cross

Death of Roy Shaw

January 20, 2020
The death has been announced of the much loved former Formby Band member and supporter Roy Shaw.


Formby

Formby makes annual visit to stalwart

December 22, 2019
Members of the Formby Band have paid their annual visit to bring festive cheer to a great stalwart.


Formby

Formby give stalwart great birthday surprise

April 19, 2019
The Formby Band made sure their former horn player Roy Shaw had a 92nd birthday to remember


James Gray

Formby youngster heads for the top via Georgia

July 02, 2018
10 year old James Gray is certainly heading for a great brass banding future after he picks up the 'Young Soloist' award for his performance of 'Georgia on my Mind'.


Formby

Formby gives 91st birthday surprise

April 26, 2018
Former bandsman Roy Shaw enjoyed some surprise visitors on the occasion of his 91st birthday.


Formby

Formby enjoys French connection

September 03, 2017
The Formby Band has just returned from a wonderful musical trip to France.


Roy Shaw

Formby drop in on 90th birthday celebrations

April 22, 2017
The Formby Band has just made a 90th birthday celebration even better.


Hough

Hough receives MBE

February 09, 2016
The inspirational Louise Hough has been presented with her MBE.




Touch of Brass

Radio: Touch of Brass

April 29 • Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves.


WhitFriday

Tameside confirms Whit Friday venues

April 27 • There will be 11 venues in Tameside for bands and supporters to try and visit to enjoy the unique Whit Friday contest battles.


the cooperation band

Result: 2025 Fife Brass Band Festival

April 27 • The cooperation band warms up for their forthcoming European challenge with an entertaining road trip to Fife.


Glossop Old

Glossop Old bring Sunday entertainment to Dobcross

April 27 • Glossop Old Band is the next Sunday afternoon musical attraction at Dobcross Band Club's 'Showcase Brass' series.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 4 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 9 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Saturday 10 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Contest: 103rd Spring Festival

Saturday 10 May • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool. . FY1 1HU


The Hepworth Band - Albie Sugden Foundation Charity Concert

Saturday 24 May • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


wantage silver band

April 29 • A friendly and ambitious first section band, Wantage Concert Brass are looking for an experienced and dedicated MUSICAL DIRECTOR to help drive the band's continued growth and development, building on their best result to date at the recent area contest.


wantage silver band

April 29 • Wantage Concert Brass have a Bb BASS vacancy - the perfect opportunity to join their band! The band compete in the FIRST SECTION and have a sensible schedule of engagements, concerts and contests throughout the year.


wantage silver band

April 29 • Wantage Concert Brass are looking for a TROMBONE and BASS TROMBONE player - the perfect opportunity to join their band! The band compete in the FIRST SECTION and have a sensible schedule of engagements, concerts and contests throughout the year.


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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