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Shirley and Luke shine for packed Proms
September 25, 2025
The Shirley Band was joined by Flowers Band cornet star Luke Barker for a sold-out 'Last Night of the Proms'.
Shirley ranks boosted by brace of new signings
November 02, 2023
Poppy Taylor and Alun David join the ranks of Shirley Band in the Midlands.
Shirley remember stalwart President
April 28, 2023
The memory and contribution made by Donald Hodesdon to the Shirley Band was recalled in a special concert.
New partnership links community and academia
March 23, 2023
The Shirley Band and the Warwick University Brass Society have linked up to provide extra opportunities for students with a love of banding.
Debutant duo for Shirley at Corby
February 24, 2023
Two new players will make their debuts with the Shirley Band at the Midlands Regional Championships in Corby this weekend
Shirley adds trio to top section ambition
October 21, 2022
Three new players join the ranks of the Shirley Band as they prepare for life in the Championship Section in 2023.
70 not out and counting
September 29, 2022
Robin Mills has just celebrated 70 years of fantastic musical service to the Shirley Band.
Death of Don Hodesdon
May 05, 2020
The death has been announced of the Shirley Band stalwart and Band President, Don Hodesdon.
Last waltz for Solihull stalwart
February 17, 2020
A recent Shirley Band concert featuring Viennese music marked the retirement of band stalwart Ian Birchall.
Shirley provides the festive treats in Brum
December 17, 2019
The Shirley Band has provided great festive entertainment for brass band lovers of all ages.
New MD at Shirley
October 04, 2019
The Shirley Band opts for a youthful lead of direction with the appointment of RBC graduate Tom Stoneman to lead the Midlanders.
Varley wows at the Proms
September 24, 2019
Grimethorpe horn star Helen Varley wows the audience at Shirley Band's recent 'Last Night of the Proms'.
Brilliant connections bring inventive musical links for Shirley Band
July 24, 2019
A concert featuring a brass band, professional singers and a 40 strong choir of children with additional educational needs was a great hit.
Shirley enjoys centenary celebrations
May 29, 2019
The Shirley Band has reached its centenary milestone with a massed celebration...
Call us Shirley...
March 15, 2019
The centenary celebrating Midlands band is looking for old Shirley players and supporters to get in touch...
Hirst takes over the helm at Shirley
June 26, 2018
David Hirst has been appointed the new Principal Conductor at Shirley Band — and is joined by a raft of new signings.
Wilkinson to lead free masterclass attraction
May 11, 2018
Foden's principal cornet Mark Wilkinson will lead a free masterclass for players in Solihull later this month.
Shirley showcases Christmas delights
December 13, 2017
The Shirley Band and friends recently provided a sell out audience with plenty of Christmas musical treats.
Shirley open up their Cheltenham Journal
September 11, 2015
The Shirley Band will be opening its doors to reveal the secrets of their 'Alchymist's Journal' ahead of their Cheltenham appearance.
Guide Dog help for Bennett and Batten
January 07, 2015
Paul Bennett and Richard Batten have helped the Shirley Band raise much needed funds for the Guide Dogs charity.
Tuba team tops thirty at Shirley
August 23, 2014
A remarkable quartet of tuba players have just notched up 30 years of foundation work at the Shirley Band.
Shirley guide funds in the right direction
December 11, 2013
The Shirley Band has been helping guide funds in the right canine direction...
Titanic remembered at Shirley
May 17, 2012
The loss of the great liner has been remembered with an unique composition from the pen of David Bishop-Rowe.
Surpirse for Shirley
December 21, 2011
The Shirley Band recently enjoyed their Christmas Concert with the aid of some surprise guests.
Shirley help Sir in the Lion's Den
November 08, 2011
The Shirley Band recently brought their Autumn concert series to a spectacular close — and saved one teacher from a mauling...
