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Witton Albion

New Albion identity for Roberts Bakery

March 11, 2026
The Roberts Bakery Band will now be known as Witton Albion Band after joining forces with a local football club that shares positive commitment to its local community.


Roberts Bakery

Roberts Bakery Band to return to Germany

September 20, 2024
After a decade away the Roberts Bakery Band will be reconnecting with friends in Germany.


Roberts Bakery

Jones to lead Roberts Bakery

August 10, 2023
Mike Jones has been appointed the Musical Director of Roberts Bakery Band


PLC

PLC take over at Roberts Bakery

October 11, 2022
Mike Jones becomes the new interim resident conductor at Roberts Bakery Band as Paul Lovatt-Cooper takes decision to stand down.


Cookie

Bite sized concert treats from Roberts Bakery

December 15, 2020
Paul Lovatt Cooper and Roberts Bakery Band have come up with a tasty Christmas concert treat to enjoy...


Advent

Bolsover advent entertainment: No.4 Roberts Bakery Band

December 06, 2020
Enjoy another highlight from the 2019 Bolsover Festival of Brass.


Poppies

We Shall Remember Them...

November 08, 2020
A Service of Remembrance has been provided on-line by Roberts Bakery Band, Lions Youth Brass, the Rev Rachael Griffiths and Kevin Birch, organist and Choirmaster of St. Mary's Church to enable people take part from home.


Roberts Bakery

Making sure practice is safe — the PLC way...

March 28, 2020
Paul Lovatt Cooper made sure the players of Roberts Bakery Band were safely kept in practice...


Colin Cranson

Death of Colin Cranson

April 13, 2019
The death has been announced of the respected former conductor of Roberts Bakery Band, Colin Cranson.


Roberts Bakery Band

Will Roberts Bakery and PLC find Life on Mars?

July 14, 2018
Roberts Bakery Bank will perform at the Bluedot Festival at Jodrell Bank next weekend — and you can decide on their playlist — from Lady Gaga to David Bowie — to win a seat on board their musical blast off.


PLC

Roberts Bakery look towards busy future

May 11, 2018
The Roberts Bakery Band will be enjoying a very busy period of music making in the next few weeks under the baton of Paul Lovatt-Cooper.


jODRELL bANK

Connection to the stars pushes PLC and Roberts Bakery

April 27, 2018
Performance opportunities at the iconic Jodrell Bank, a European tour, a new CD and a concert connection to the stars means that these are exciting times for Paul Lovatt-Cooper and Roberts Bakery Band.


mUSIC

Judges to hold test piece workshop

January 04, 2018
If you want to find out more about the Second, Third and Fourth Section test-pieces ahead of Blackpool then now's your chance with the help of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.


Roberts Bakery Band

Roberts Bakery shine with the celebs at Chester Cathedral

December 14, 2017
Roberts Bakery Band held the spotlight amid the celebrities in the recent festive concert celebrations at Chester Cathedral.


PLC

Roberts Bakery appoint PLC as new MD

May 08, 2017
Paul Lovatt-Cooper has been appointed the new Musical Director of north west band Roberts Bakery


Robert Bakerys

Home pride for Roberts Bakery

February 16, 2017
With the help of their long term sponsors Roberts Bakery Band can now enjoy working from a permanent rehearsal base.


rOBERTS bAKERY bAND

Roberts Bakery ring out top prize in entertainment series

September 19, 2014
The Roberts Bakery Band has been declared the most entertaining band at the popular Ring o' Bells brass band concert series.


Simon Stonehouse

Stonehouse pleased with Bakery role

May 29, 2013
Simon Stonehouse is the new MD of the Roberts Bakery Band.


Colin Cranson

Master baker Cranson retires after 40 years

May 14, 2013
The remarkable Colin Cranson retires after 40 years at the helm of Roberts Bakery Band.


Roberts Bakery

Sage tribute

March 23, 2011
The Roberts Bakery Band has paid tribute to a 30 year career of a star third cornet player.


Roberts Bakery

Small euph change at Roberts Bakery

June 08, 2010
Roberts Bakery Band has announced a brand new addition to the contesting shelves in euphonium player Christopher Small.


Roberts Bakery

Perseverance pays off for Roberts

March 13, 2008
Roberts Bakery Band celebrate regional title.




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.


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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