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Murphy

Death of Eileen Murphy

December 26, 2020
The death has been announced of Eileen Murphy, the stalwart administrator and supporter of Marple Band.


Aviva Community Fund

Marple bid for funds

October 27, 2016
The Marple bid needs some help to get its hands on some uniform funding.


Conducting hands

Curtis takes the helm at Marple

September 28, 2016
The experienced Stephen Curtis will be taking over as conductor at Marple.


Marple Trophy

Report & Results: 2014 National Finals: Second Section

September 20, 2014
Emotional links to a glorious past are reconnected with Marple's National success at Cheltenham.


Mike Jackson

Marple's diamond geezer

December 20, 2013
They don't make bandsmen like Mike Jackson anymore, after the modest baritone players receives an award for his 60 years of service to the banding movement.


Marple Band

Marple reveals high principal

March 21, 2013
The Marple Band is still on a high after their remarkable return to contesting at the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool.


Beer and crisps for Marple

There's method in Marple's Brassed Off madness

May 31, 2012
Authentic method acting pays off for Marple in time for Whit Friday...


Webb heads for Marple

February 15, 2012
Star trombonist takes over the helm at Marple.


Quiet rebuilding work in Marple

July 07, 2010
Former British Open champions are taking a quiet road back to better days.


Marple set for redevelopment

April 10, 2008
For British Open Champions move out to new pastures with the promise of an exciting future ahead.




Megan Bousfield

4BR Friday interview with Megan Bousfield

January 9 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to NYBBGB Conductor Competition finalist Megan Bousfield.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire Championship schedule confirmed

January 9 • There will be two days of exciting Yorkshire banding battles in Huddersfield to enjoy.


Dai Thomas

Tredegar look to new business lead for 150th anniversary

January 9 • Welsh champions will take a new approach to their business outlook as their celebrate their 150th anniversary this year.


Next Step Films

Compilation album on offer from NXTOD

January 9 • There are plenty of highlights to enjoy from 2025 — and its all free from the NXTOD media platform.


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


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Julian Bright


Conductor, Compere/MC, Cornet Soloist


               

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