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Haslingden

Haslingden & Helmshore success a key for banding optimism

December 03, 2017
For any bands facing problems, the success of Haslingden & Helmshore may be a source of inspiration.


Haslingden

New signing adds to the Haslingden ranks

July 07, 2017
The talented Billy McCrief has joined Haslingden & Helmshore Band.


Flowers

Death of Matthew Densfield

April 05, 2017
4BR has been informed of the death of the young percussionist Matthew Densfield.


Haslignden

Haslingden Chalk up another success

January 13, 2017
The Haslingden & Helmshore Band has a new partnership success story to celebrate with a link to the leading fresh produce company Chalkers.


Simon Cowen

Cowen takes on new lead role

November 17, 2016
Simon Cowen, the principal trombone of the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra has taken on a new role with the baton at Halsingden & Helmshore Band.


Sam Ball

New principal at Haslingden & Helmshore keeps rejuvenation Ball rolling

September 15, 2016
The appointment of Sam Ball is the latest step on the rejuvenation trail for Haslingden & Helmshore.


A full bandroom

Baritone boost for Haslingden & Helmshore

September 09, 2016
A talented local signing for a rejuvenated local band shows that Haslingden & Helmshore is heading in the right musical direction.


Haslingden

Thomas leads rejuvenation process at Haslingden & Helmshore

July 26, 2016
The never say die attitude of the Haslingden & Helmshore Band has paid off — with another boost to their future plans with the appointment of Huw Thomas as MD.


Haslingden

Positive approach fires Haslingden & Helmshore

July 06, 2016
Despite going through a bit of a lean time of late the fantastic positivity of Haslingden & Helmshore is something others bands may well want to copy...


Haslingden and Helmshore

Holland annexes 25 year link to Haslingden & Helmshore

November 19, 2015
After a quarter of a century of great music making together David Holland calls time on his tenure with the Haslingden & Helmshore Band.


Haslingden

4BR make Telegraph headlines!

January 03, 2009
It seems the influence of 4BR is spreading to the dizzy heights of the Telegraph newspaper...


Haslingden sing and dance to victory

January 21, 2008
Line dancing celebrations for Haslingden & Helmshore after their win in the Butlins Third Section at Skegness.




Alison Balsom OBE

Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers

August 30 • The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.


mORTIMER tROPHY

Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home

August 30 • For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.


Mental Health

Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project

August 30 • Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.


Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30 • Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


Petworth Town Band

August 30 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements and are led by our inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We would welcome new players to join our band


Enderby Band

August 30 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire, Championship section) seek: . 2nd EUPHONIUM, Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). . We are an ambitious, friendly band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


Stretford Band

August 30 • Our community based Stretford Band (Manchester) needs YOU! We are looking for enthusiastic bass, trombone and percussion players or any player who fancies a relaxed blow without the pressure of competition. No auditions. Good fun guaranteed. . .


Julian Bright


Conductor, Compere/MC, Cornet Soloist


               

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