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Collins

Collins family ties span Royal Albert appearances

October 21, 2022
A 15 year family journey came full circle at the Royal Albert Hall for the Collins family


Odlham

Double-sided Christmas telly treat for Oldham Band (Lees)

December 11, 2018
The First Section National Champions to appear on both BBC1 and ITV on Christmas Day...


Cheltenham

Report & Result: 2018 National Championships of Great Britain: First Section

September 16, 2018
Oldham Band (Lees) conquers King Arthur's Scenes from a Radio Drama to take the First Section National title in Cheltenham.


Oldham Band (Lees) (John Collins)

Report & Result: 2018 Senior Cup

May 12, 2018
Oldham Band (Lees) show the rest of the field (and perhaps Meghan Markle) how to successfully wear a diadem of gold on their big day, as they are joined in the Grand Shield by St Dennis, Redbridge and Skelmanthorpe.


Winter Gardens

Report & Results: 2018 North West Regional Championships: First Section

February 25, 2018
A mature Oldham (Lees) stand out with their metamorphic construction work to take the title and head to Cheltenham as champions.


WEATHERFIELD

New band set for high profile Christmas appearance

December 23, 2015
A new band will make a festive debut in front of millions on Christmas Day...


Oldham players celebrate

A decade of success to celebrate for Oldham (Lees)

May 30, 2014
10 years on from their first rehearsal, Oldham (Lees) Band can look forward to celebrating a decade of success.


Oldham Lees Band

Oldham brace for Senior Trophy assault

April 06, 2014
The Oldham (Lees) Band make a brace of new signings ahead of their Blackpool appearance.


Oldham Band Lees

Moore the merrier at Oldham

January 14, 2014
Former Brighouse flugel star Dave Moore joins Oldham Band (Lees)


Oldham Band Lees logo

Open doors tonight at Oldham

May 09, 2013
If you want to find out how Oldham (Lees) Band is getting on with their Journey into Freedom the now's your chance...


Oldham Lees Band

Oldham new recruits for new season

January 10, 2013
There has been a number of additions to the ranks of the Oldham (Lees) Band in time for the new season.


Oldham Lees Band

New signing at Oldham (Lees)

December 05, 2012
Oldham (Lees) Band announces new first horn signing.


Oldham Band Lees

Wright man for Oldham

September 28, 2012
Ben Wright becomes Oldham Band (Lees) new solo euphonium.


Oldham Lees

Oldham's Heely off to enjoy Cardiff's Ely

August 22, 2012
Young euph star Harry Heeley is set to enjoy life as a student in and around Cardiff.


Oldham Lees

Oldham joins the web connection

November 19, 2011
The fast rising Oldham (Lees) Band has finally hit the internet waves...


Oldham

Double delight for Oldham

April 07, 2011
The Oldham (Lees) Band has been celebrating a first top section win and the arrival of a top class solo horn.


Michelle Lane

Michelle, My Belle...

September 26, 2009
Delight for Michelle Lane as she takes the soloist prize in the second section.


Oldham Lees

Nap hand for Collins

March 03, 2009
4BR has talked to Oldham (Lees) MD, John Collins, after he directed his band to their own bit of Regional history on the weekend.


Oldham Lees

The White stuff at Oldham (Lees)

July 16, 2008
Tracey White joins Oldham (Lees) Band on horn.




Scotland

Scottish banding battles for success

June 1 • A recent article in one of Scotland's leading newspapers has highlighted both the successes and challenges faced by its banding organisations.


Cross

Death of David Banwell

June 1 • The death has been announced of David Banwell, the widely respected former player, conductor and member of the 4BR team.


Whit Friday

Whitsuntide celebration on Radio 4

May 31 • The celebration of Whitsuntide in Saddleworth has been marked on Radio 4 — accompanied by brass band music


Saddleworth

Report & Results: 2026 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday

May 31 • The official results from each venue have now been announced with confirmation that Brighouse & Rastrick are crowned champions as Milnrow take local honours and Tewit Silver Youth take the youth prize.


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

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


Regent Hall Concerts - Ithaca Brass

Tuesday 2 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Fulham Brass Band - Summer Concert

Friday 5 June • St Dionis Church, Parsons Green SW6 4UH


Yorkshire Imperial - Roger Webster & The Colne Valley Male Voice Choir

Saturday 6 June • St George's Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford BD1 1JT


Cambrian Brass

June 1 • We are always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining our friendly, supportive band - whether you are returning to banding, looking for a new challenge, or moving to Aberystwyth for university.


East London Brass

June 1 • Solo Cornet : fresh off the back of our promotion to the Grand Shield, ELB are on the look out for a solo cornet player to complement our existing section. The band is ambitious and has an exciting second half of the year ahead.


Tintwistle Band

May 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for front row cornet players to help complete our team. . We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, under the baton of MD Jim Henson, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Chris Wormald

B.Mus (Hons), LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, adjudicator, arranger


               

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