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Pemberton

Pemberton Solo & Ensemble Contest returns

February 05, 2025
There is a welcome return for the popular contest with the hope that it will attract lots of entries.


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Hollinshead celebrated at Pemberton

October 30, 2024
The contribution to the banding of the late Keith Holliinshead will be celebrated by the Pemberton Band organisation


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Whitfield joins Watkins to spearhead Pemberton

August 06, 2024
Matt Whitfield has joined Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band as its new resident conductor to work alongside professional conductor Ryan Watkins


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Pemberton's current and future stars shine on solo day

April 26, 2024
There was a full day of great music making displayed by the Pemberton Old Wigan Band organisation — helped along the way by Helen and Glyn Williams


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Special recognition for Pemberton Youth

April 03, 2024
Pemberton Old Wigan Youth Band is presented with a 'Special Recognition Award' from The High Sheriff of Greater Manchester.


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Pemberton launch Solo & Ensemble contest

March 22, 2024
There is a welcome addition to the contest calendar as Pemberton Old Wigan Band launches new solo and ensemble competition.


Megan Newbury

Newbery takes the top chair at Pemberton Old

March 06, 2024
Former National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain principal cornet takes the top spot at Pemberton Old Wigan Band


Ryan Watkins

Pemberton turn to Watkins for Enigma challenge

January 11, 2024
Ryan Watkins will take Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band at the forthcoming North West Area Championships.


Ben Dixon

Dixon tenure ends at Pemberton

December 18, 2023
Ben Dixon's fine tenure of success has come to an end at the Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band organisation.


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Death of Helen Smart

August 15, 2023
Pemberton Old Wigan Band has announced the death of the much loved mother, teacher, player and Olympic swimmer Helen Smart.


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Derek Green funeral details confirmed

June 08, 2023
The funeral details for the popular Pemberton Old Wigan player and administrator Derek Green have been released.


Hammonds

Hammonds to open Pemberton Concert series

March 30, 2023
London finalists will lead the way in a new series of monthly concerts promoted by the Pemberton Old Wigan Band organisation.


Brian Halliwell

Death of Brian Halliwell

July 25, 2022
The death has been announced of Brian Halliwell, an ardent and generous supporter of the brass band movement.


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Pemberton and Webster to help revitalise Salvation Army link

October 21, 2021
A new musical initiative hopes to renew a musical link between the banding movement and the Salvation Army.


Signings

New signings at Pemberton

September 22, 2021
The north west top flight band has announced a raft of new signings ahead of a busy few months of activity.


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Johnson makes welcome return to Pemberton

June 24, 2020
The highly respected Joanne Johnson returns to Pemberton Old as principal cornet.


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Top end changes at Pemberton

January 10, 2020
Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band has welcomed a new principal cornet and soprano cornet to the ranks.


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New for old at Pemberton

June 28, 2018
A wonderful new rehearsal facility has been opened by the well known brass band lover Dave Whelan for Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band.


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Death of Barbara Littler

December 29, 2017
The death has been announced of the respected Pemberton Old Wigan player, Barbara Littler.


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Pemberton seeks co-operation to achieve renovation goal

November 30, 2017
The Pemberton Old Wigan Band organisation is seeking help from Co-op members to help them redevelop their rehearsal headquarters.


Cheltenham

Report & Results: 2017 National Championships of Great Britain: First Section

September 17, 2017
Pemberton Old Wigan DW is the new champion as Eric Ball emerges as the overall winner in a disappointing First Section tournament battle.


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Report & Results: 2017 North West Regional Championships: First Section

February 26, 2017
Pemberton Old Wigan DW conquers 'The Land of the Long White Cloud ' as Rainford join them in Cheltenham after a chilly battle in Blackpool.


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Death of Graham Furnell

December 22, 2016
The death has been announced of the highly respected Pemberton Old Wigan bandsman Graham Furnell.


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New euph lead at Pemberton Old

September 15, 2016
Nick Giles is the new solo euphonium player at Pemberton Old JJB Wigan Band.


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Pemberton Old welcomes new faces

August 25, 2016
There are a number of new signings in the ranks of Pemberton Old Wigan Band.




National Finals

Nationals line-ups complete

March 24 • The bands that have been invited to compete at London and Cheltenham has now been completed.


Purcell School

Cobb and Vollam team up for free Purcell recital

March 22 • Philip Cobb and Helen Vollam will be joined by pianist Liz Burley for a free recital evening at The Purcell School — and all are welcome.


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Rittchie fits Brighouse euph requirements to a tee

March 22 • There will be an all Scottish euphonium section at Brighouse & Rastrick as the West Riding band welcomes Angus Rittchie.


Tom Hutchinson

Book your Granada place with Tom in the hills

March 22 • There is still time to book a very special week away with Tom Hutchinson...


Contest: North of England Regional Championships

Sunday 23 March • 1 Millennium Place, Durham DH1 1WA


The Hepworth Band - Glossop Band Club

Sunday 23 March • Glossop Band Club, Derby Street, Glossop SK13 8LP


Longridge Band - Longridge Youth Band Concert

Sunday 23 March • St. Lawrence's Church, Chapel Hill, Longridge PR3 2YD


Dobcross Silver Band - Ashton Band

Sunday 23 March • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Friday 28 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Ocean Brass

March 23 • Ocean Brass (2nd section) are seeking a new Musical Director, due to a change in personal circumstances of our previous MD. We rehearse on Thursdays 8-10pm, at Banister Park Bowls Club, Stoneham Lane, Southampton SO50 9HT.


Chinnor Silver

March 22 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meets on a Monday and would welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed rehearsal with coffee and cake.Its just a chance for an extra blow that doesn't affect you affiliation to your existing bands.


Hebden Bridge Brass Band

March 21 • Hebden Bridge Band require the following to complete our line for 2025.. PRINCIPAL CORNET, BACKROW CORNET, TENOR TROMBONE & PERCUSSION. We have an exciting line up planned, including Buxton contest, Whit Friday and local concert series, plus a good local!


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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