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Flowers

Flowers mark Euro triumph with special presentations

October 28, 2026
The European Champion has marked its memorable victory in Linz with special commemorative awards to its players.


Flowers band celebrating their historic European triumph

World Rankings: June 2026

June 22, 2026
Flowers bloom as Gloucester band reach No. 1 in the world after historic European triumph.


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Parliamentary praise for Flowers

May 19, 2026
As they prepare for a busy brace of concert appearances, the achievements of the new European Champion have been noted in Parliament.


Paul Holland

Mayor's Medal honour for Holland

May 11, 2026
Flowers Band MD Paul Holland has been presented with The Mayor's Medal as an expression of the thanks and gratitude of the Citizens of Gloucester following the band's recent European title success.


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Flowers enjoy busy 2025 with more to come in 2026

January 04, 2026
Paul Holland and Flowers seek new horizons in 2026 after a busy year at home.


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Flowers stars to inspire next generation

September 16, 2025
The Oxfordshire & District Brass Bands Association will host a special youth workshop with members of Flowers Band — so get along.


Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30, 2025
Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Brett Baker

Heroic tributes on latest Baker CD release

July 02, 2025
Brett Baker has been joined by the National Champion Flowers to record his latest CD — one that pays tribute to the inspirational heroic figures on his musical journey.


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Flowers to take to Snape stage

June 10, 2025
The National Champion will perform as part of the prestigious 'Summer at Snape' series later this year.


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Flowers lead musical variety in Gloucester

May 22, 2025
Paul Holland and members of the National Champions provide a great day of musical inspiration on their doorstep.


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Flowers to target World title in 2026

April 29, 2025
The National Champion will look to become World Champion in Kerkrade next year.


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Flowers welcome cornet duo

March 26, 2025
The National Champion has welcomed the recent signings of Ian Roberts and Mikey Foley-Hall.


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National Champion to lead Area preview collection

February 11, 2025
Flowers Band will be joined by Lydbrook, Nailsworth and a brace of ensembles from Cheltenham Silver Band for an Area preview with a little extra ahead of Torquay.


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Future titles and fund raising targets for Flowers

October 18, 2024
The newly crowned National Champion is targeting more major titles and plenty more fund raising cash to propel them to Linz in 2026.


Royal Albert Hall

Report & Result: 2024 National Championships of Great Britain

October 05, 2024
There are new compass coordinates for the Gloucester home of the National Trophy as Flowers Band and Paul Holland master Peter Graham's test-piece challenge for a dream victory.


Bandsman

Flowers headline Reading double header

September 26, 2024
There is the chance to hear Hatherleigh and Flowers in concert action in Reading this weekend, with extra attractions as part of the British Bandsman Concert series.


Paul Richards

Sonic launch for new Paul Richards mouthpiece

September 13, 2024
Mercer & Barker will give soprano players at Cheltenham the chance to try out the brand new MB1-PR 'Sonic' mouthpiece designed in collaboration with Paul Richards.


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Flowers boost as 2024 fulfils first half promise

June 18, 2024
A highly successful start to 2024 holds the promise of even more success for the recently crowned French Open champion.


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Flowers in Wonderland in Morley

March 15, 2024
The West of England Regional Champion will head to Morley to showcase their 'Best of Brass' credentials in Leeds.


Brett Baker

Baker set to trip the Light Fantastic

January 21, 2024
The trombone virtuoso is getting ready for the release of his latest solo CD accompanied by the Flowers Band.


Thomas

Flowers swoop for Thomas pairing

January 08, 2024
Chris and Daniel Thomas are signed by the Flowers Band.


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Flowers look to Da Vinci to help crack Open code

September 01, 2023
Flowers Band's latest CD features works from composers linked to their success as well as the polymath genius Leonardo da Vinci...


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Flowers enjoy acclaim for festival appearances

August 06, 2023
The Flowers Band has gained widespread plaudits for their recent concert appearances at the famous Three Choirs Festival.


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Flowers enjoy French festival trip

July 05, 2023
The Flowers Band has enjoyed a memorable musical weekend in the heart of the Loire valley.


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Flowers prepare for Three Choirs Festival

June 20, 2023
The Flowers Band will make a trio of appearances at the prestigious Three Choirs Festival next month.




Gareth Ritter

Former conductor sentenced for sexually assaulting 17 year old girl

November 4 • Gareth Ritter has been given a 33-month sentence, suspended for 30 months for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2015. He will be placed on the sex offenders register for life.


Brabbins

Childs and Brabbins to showcase Mealor Concerto

November 3 • Paul Mealor's 'Euphonium Concerto' is to be performed this Friday in Swansea by David Childs under the baton of Martyn Brabbins with the National Orchestra of Wales.


Maurice Andre

Saunas and butter — what made Andre the giant so great...

November 3 • If you ever wondered what the secret of Maurice Andre's success was — then an article from 1987 revealed all about his morning practice regime...


Prof Childs

Childs enjoys latest Japanese trip

November 3 • Black Dyke Band's Director of Music has just returned from his latest musical trip to Japan.


Dobcross Silver Band - Remembrance Concert

Sunday 8 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross. Oldham OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver President's Concert

Friday 27 November • St George's Church, St Johns Avenue, Rugby CV22 5HR


West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA


Newstead Brass - The Snowman - Live

Saturday 5 December • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West, Forest Town. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Tintwistle Band

November 4 • We have a vacancy for soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up we would love to get this seat filled! As a second section band, we rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom, under the baton of our new MD Tom Haslam.


CROFTON SILVER BAND

November 4 • Crofton Silver (Yorks) are seeking Percussion players to join our friendly, enthusiastic 1st section band under our new ambitious MD, David Stokes. Practices are Thurs 8-10pm (also Monday during contest season), at Crofton WMC, WF4 1HJ. . Contact:. P


CROFTON SILVER BAND

November 4 • Crofton Silver (Yorks) are seeking Euphonium/Baritone players to join our friendly, enthusiastic 1st section band under our new ambitious MD, David Stokes. Practices are Thurs 8-10pm (also Monday during contest season), at Crofton WMC, WF4 1HJ. .


Andrew White

MA(Ed Man), B Ed (Hons), BBCM, ADNCB, PGCE, Cert Ed
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator & Educationist


               

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