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Death

John Slater funeral details announced

March 25, 2024
The funeral details of the respected former Chairperson of the Midlands Regional Championships Committee have been announced.


Hands

Matlock raise Banks interest

August 21, 2018
Chris Banks has been appointed the new Musical Director at Matlock Band


Matlock

Hawley steps down at Matlock

June 21, 2018
The experienced Geoff Hawley steps down from his MD role at Matlock Band due to ongoing health issues.


cROSS

Death of Alan Needham

January 03, 2018
The death has been announced of the highly respected bandsman Alan Needham.


Duncan Beckley

Beckley enjoys emergency response time

November 24, 2016
Conductor Duncan Beckley ensures a friend's band was able to the stage after an emergency call led to a very early morning contest trip.


Matlock logo

Matlock adds new faces to the ranks

May 03, 2012
The Matlock Band has added two new talented performers to their playing ranks.


Matlock logo

New MD at Matlock

April 11, 2012
Andrew Dennis has been appointed the new MD at Matlock


Matlock

New duo lead Matlock

May 28, 2011
David Clark and Keith Buxton to lead Matlock from the front.


Matlock

Hawley departs from Matlock

January 17, 2011
Geoff Hawley and Matlock have parted company.


Matlock

Matlock set for 150th celebration

July 25, 2010
Matlock set for 150th celebration.




Yasuaki Fukuhara

Memorable RNCM Festival exceeds ambitions

January 26 • A weekend packed with memorable performances and highlights showcases the best of brass band music making to the world in Manchester.


No European Championship in England in 2028

January 24 • A difficult funding landscape sees BBE withdraw from hosting the European Championship in Birmingham in 2028


Van looy

Van Looy ready for Bourgeois challenge

January 23 • The Belgian euphonium star will showcase one of the most fearsome concertos for the instrument at the RNCM Festival with Welsh Champion, Tredegar.


Concord Brass Band

4BR Friday interview with Concord Brass Band

January 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Steffen Maersk of the Danish National Champion as they get ready for their RNCM International Brass Band Festival debuts this weekend.


Regent Hall Concerts - The January Band

Friday 23 January • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

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


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


Cambrian Brass

January 24 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn and EEb Bass positions.


Newtown Silver Band

January 24 • Newtown Silver Band are recruiting a Musical Director. We seek a leader with brass band experience who can motivate and develop players. A charismatic individual who can shape and deliver concert programmes to be enjoyed by both players and audience.


Newtown Silver Band

January 24 • Newtown Silver Band invites applications for the position of Musical Director.. The band rehearse every Thursday evening from 1930 - 2130 . The Musical Director will take a leadership role working with the senior band and will liaise with the training ban


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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