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Markham

Markham enjoy the craic on Irish tour

August 11, 2025
A cultural connection between Wales and Ireland based on music and friendship was enjoyed by Markham & District Band on their recent tour.


Markham

New trio joins Markham's ranks

September 10, 2024
Three new players add to the playing strength of Markham & District Band.


Rob Burnett

Burnett takes euph role at Markham

March 07, 2024
The experienced euphonium player Robert Burnett will perform with Markham & District Band at the forthcoming Welsh Regional Championships.


Gary Davies

Davies takes New Year baton at Markham

September 13, 2023
The experienced Gary Davies will take over as Musical Director of Markham & District Band


Markham and District

The oldest average tuba team in the UK?

September 09, 2022
Could these likely lads have the oldest average age (not playing ability) of any tuba team in the First Section in the UK.


Markham

Death of Jackie Billings

September 13, 2020
The death has been announced of Jackie Billings — a popular and respected player with the Markham & District Band.


Markham

New front Rowe added for Markham

March 09, 2016
Markham & District Band announces the appointment of Matthew Rowe as their new MD.


Gareth Pritchard

Pritchard takes on new MD role

January 23, 2013
Gareth Pritchard has added Markham & District to his MD CV.


Markham

Mutual parting of the waves for Seaman

July 23, 2010
After 13 years at the helm, Nigel Seaman and the Markham & District Band have decided to part company by mutual consent.




CalderPips

No hush hush approach for CalderPips new mutes

January 16 • The new mutes from the CalderPips team have already made a noise with the chatter from eager customers.


Fodens Percussion

Foden's make percussion link with Adams

January 16 • The Foden's percussion team with make an Adams sound in the future after the band enter into a partnership link with leading manufacturer.


Brass in Concert

Bond strengthened with GUS

January 16 • Christopher Bond has been appointed the new MD at Midlands Regional Champion.


Welsh band

Communication link sought for Welsh banding

January 16 • Brass Bands Wales, the representative body for the Welsh brass band movement is seeking a volunteer to spearhead its PR & Communications.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

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


Enderby Band

January 16 • Following our 2nd place finish at the LBBA winter contest and recent promotion to the Senior Cup for the 2026 Spring Festival, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET, a BBb BASS and PERCUSSIONISTS to complete our friendly and hardworking team.


Petworth Town Band

January 15 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with concerts and engagements planned throughout the year.


Cheltenham Silver Band

January 14 • Tenor Horn, Bass, Percussion (all positions negotiable) in our 3rd Section Band.. . As we prepare for the West of England Areas with our professional conductor, Neil Brownless, and the 2026 summer season, we are looking to welcome new members.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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