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New signing at Friary
September 03, 2026
Cornish cornet player Jacob Griffiths returns to the banding fold with Friary.
New signings at Friary
July 18, 2026
Max Johnson and Ed Neeve join Friary Brass on euphonium and cornet.
Stewart steps down after 20 years of trom service at Friary
May 15, 2026
The vastly experienced Ian Stewart has decided to call time on his playing with Friary Brass.
Porter set for Friary leadership
March 06, 2026
Captain Andrew Porter will become the new MD at Friary Brass after their Regional Championship challenge.
Ward takes baton for Friary Area challenge
February 18, 2026
John Ward returns to the conducting rostrum in Stevenage to lead former champion Friary Brass in their Area challenge.
Taken and Friary reach last chord in partnership
December 21, 2025
The two and a half year musical partnership between Nigel Taken and Friary Brass will come to an end later this month.
Friary players help ITV viewers win Christmas
December 04, 2025
An ensemble from Friary Brass have played their part in helping viewers of 'Loose Women' and 'This Morning' win some spectacular Christmas prizes.
Remember, Remember for Friary...
November 07, 2025
Once again Friary Brass lead the revellers in remembering the Gunpowder Plot and its grisly local connections.
All the King's Men...
June 27, 2025
Players from Friary Brass have played their part in the King's Birthday Parade and Armed Forces Week.
Friary employ wow factor to help raise Church funds
June 18, 2025
Friary Brass made its popular concert visit to help raise funds for a local church.
Straker generations play together
May 24, 2025
Members of the Straker family all played their part in recent events with Friary Brass.
Side by side inspiration by Friary
March 06, 2025
A great bit of education outreach sees Friary Brass Band help inspire a potential new generation of brass band players.
Friary aid to Macmillan Cancer Care
January 09, 2025
Despite the icy cold the great efforts of Friary Brass players helped raise funds for their chosen charity.
Big Mac support from Friary
December 14, 2024
Friary Brass Band will entering into the festive mood with shoppers to add yet more support for a fine charity cause.
Friary ensures audience enjoys musical brew
December 05, 2024
Friary Brass reconnected with its brewery origins to provide some early seasonal entertainment in Surrey.
Friary help Fireworks Night go off with a bang
November 07, 2024
Friary Brass has once again played its part in making Lewes live up to its title of 'Bonfire Capital of the World'.
Friary's big response from Reading
October 23, 2024
London National finalists gained a big response from a smaller than usual audience at their recent Reading concert appearance.
Straker strides out on Kensington return
October 12, 2024
The Friary Brass principal cornet will be back in Kensington this weekend putting himself to the test once more to raise funds for a great cause.
Friary septet ready for Albert Hall debut
October 02, 2024
Seven players will make their Albert Hall National Final debut this weekend with Friary Brass Band.
Strictly limited pews for Friary
September 28, 2024
Friary Brass has been packing the concert audiences in despite other well known attractions on the night.
100k Cat call to help raise funds for charity
September 10, 2024
Two musical friends will be pounding the roods for 100 kilometres to help raise funds for a wonderful charity.
New trom addition at Friary Brass
August 21, 2024
Royal Albert Hall finalists add a new trombone player to their Dream ranks.
Summer connections for Friary
August 16, 2024
Friary Brass Band has been making new links within its local community as they look forward to the second half of the contest year.
Tuba addition at Friary
June 22, 2024
Music graduate Chris Pearce is the latest signing for London finalists.
