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Super Dep adds to the ranks at Easington Colliery
September 16, 2026
The vastly experienced and versatile Bob Stradling has been welcomed into the full time ranks of Easington Colliery.
New trio joins Easington
July 26, 2026
The trombone, cornet and bass sections of the North East band welcome new signings.
BBC spotlight for Lawson and Easington
July 15, 2026
The outstanding dedication of Peter Lawson of Easington Colliery Band has been the focus of a BBC 'Our Lives' documentary programme.
New signings at Easington
January 12, 2026
The North of England Championship contenders strengthen their ranks with two experienced new signings.
And the award for the best band gig in the world this year goes to...
June 22, 2025
Your will hard pressed to find anyone topping the reception gained by the recent performances of Easington Colliery Band...
Easington look to claim a double number 1
February 21, 2025
Easington Colliery has teamed up with pop star Sam Fender for his latest release — with the aim of topping two different charts in March.
Grant boost aids Easington for National Final
September 23, 2024
Easington Colliery Band has gained a generous boost to aid their musical ambitions at the Royal Albert Hall in a couple of weeks time.
Easington welcomes new signing
July 29, 2024
The North of England champion adds to their ranks with the signing of Bethany Peck on solo trombone.
New duo to lead Easington challenges
April 16, 2024
The experienced conducting duo of Michael Fowles and Luc Vertommen will lead the newly crowned North of England champion at Blackpool and London.
New signings boost Easington Area hopes
February 04, 2024
Two new players join the ranks of Easington Colliery Band ahead of the North of England Regional Championships.
Withington to make North of England Area debut with Easington
January 15, 2024
Allan Withington will direct Easington Colliery at the North of England Regional Championships in March.
Shepherd memories recalled by Webster and Easington
November 10, 2023
Memories of the late great James Shepherd were recalled at a recent concert given by Easington Colliery Band and soloist Roger Webster.
Interview with Roger Webster
August 24, 2023
We catch up with Roger Webster who will be paying his own musical tribute to the great James Shepherd later this year.
Performance accolade for Easington
November 25, 2022
Easington Colliery help provide one of the highlights of the Durham BRASS Festival to gain deserved accolade.
Easington looks to add further categories to their success
July 06, 2022
Easington Colliery looks towards an exciting second half of 2022 with high profile concerts and contest appearances.
Death of George Harrison
May 28, 2021
The death has been reported of George Harrison who made a lasting impact on the banding movements in the north east of England and The Netherlands.
Death of Cecil Peacock
March 25, 2021
The death has been announced of Cecil Peacock, the highly respected former player and conductor of Easington Colliery Band
Easington makes investment pay for future
September 10, 2020
The future of Easington Colliery Band will be based in a huge investment in the old Pay Office of its former mining pit.
Easington announces new conducting team for contest assaults
January 28, 2020
Daniel Brooks and Ray Farr will spearhead the Area and Spring Festival challenges of Easington Colliery Band
Brooks bonds with Easington
December 16, 2018
The musical partnership between Daniel Brooks and Easington Colliery Band will be renewed at the North of England Regional Championships in 2019.
Fenwick takes over the helm at Easington Colliery
November 09, 2018
Easington Colliery Band has announced the appointment of Jonathan Fenwick as their new Musical Director.
Easington boosted by jazz injection of cash
October 24, 2018
Michael Watt, the co-owner of the world-famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London will sponsor Easington Colliery Band for another three years.
Easington set for Cobb link
February 02, 2018
Easington Colliery Band will be linking up with Philip Cobb later this month.
Sweet dreams are made of this...
August 29, 2017
Easington Colliery to feature in a special homecoming performance with former Eurythmics singer songwriter Dave Stewart in Sunderland.
Robinson takes lead at Easington
January 09, 2017
The experienced conductor Ian Robinson has taken over the helm at Easington Colliery Band as they look towards early season contest success.
