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Skelmersdale

New MD and player influx at Skelmersdale

August 23, 2025
They have been packing the ranks and the rostrum at Skelmersdale Band.


Skelmersdale

Skelmersdale MD resignation

May 24, 2025
The Skelmersdale Band has acted immediately to end their association with conductor Ben Coulson.


Skelmerdale

Top end changes at Skelmersdale

July 10, 2024
A new soprano, principal cornet and bumper-up are put in place at former Third Section National Champions.


Skelmersdale

Whit confidence boost for Skelmersdale

June 22, 2022
Skelmersdale Band will head to Cheltenham boosted by a fine return at the recent Whit Friday contests.


Skelmersdale

New additions at Skelmersdale

March 09, 2022
The North West Regional Champion has added new faces to the ranks to boost future prospects.


signings

Skelmersdale welcome new signings

October 18, 2018
A new MD attracts new players to Skelmersdale Band as they look forward to exciting appearances on the contest and concert stages.


coulsen

Skelmersdale welcome back Coulsen as new MD

September 12, 2018
Ben Coulsen has been appointed as the new Musical Director of Skelmersdale Prize Band.


James Hall

Skelmersdale look forward with local expertise

February 14, 2017
The recent appointment of MD James Hall has brought a great deal of locally led optimism for Skelmersdale Prize Band.


Karl Stott

Skelmersdale take Stott lead for Nationals and beyond

June 11, 2015
Karl Stott takes over the helm at Cheltenham bound Skelmersdale as former MD Dave Chapman heads for Mexico..


Seven up boost for Skelmersdale

September 06, 2011
Skelmersdale Prize get a helpful seven up boost of new players.


New signings at Skelmersdale

November 04, 2010
John Roberts takes over the helm as Skelmersdale announce a trio of new signings.


New top girl at Skelmersdale

November 24, 2008
Debbie Williams is the new top woman at the Skelmersdale Band.


Skelmersdale on the up

June 02, 2008
After a hard few years, the Skelmersdale Prize Band finally look to be on the up again.


John Doyle

Early Summer at Skelmersdale

April 02, 2008
John Doyle certainly enjoyed himself recently at the Skelmersdale Slow Melody Contest.




Blackford

Orbital set for publishing take-off

August 5 • The acclaimed major work from composer Richard Blackford will be available for bands to purchase from 4th September.


BBSS

BBSS delegates prepare for 40th anniversary concert

August 5 • Over 160 musicians from 12 countries will provide the 40th anniversary celebrations on the Brass Band Summer School course in Gloucestershire on Friday.


Fairlop Brass

Busy Fairlop help make brass on the grass pay

August 5 • Fairlop Brass has been busy providing entertainment for good causes and great people.


DOODLES

Don't be late to get prepared

August 5 • Doodles Mouthpiece replating services is reminding players to get that essential summer refurbishment done in time for the start of the second half of the contesting year.


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Brunel Brass Organisation

August 5 • Brunel Brass is looking for a SOLO HORN to complete the band. Challenging for promotion to the Championship Section in 2027 and achieving our highest ever result at the British Open Senior Trophy in 2026, it's an exciting time to join the band!


Wantage Silver Band

August 5 • Wantage Band (Championship Section) are looking for a BACK ROW CORNET player to complete the band. As current Welsh Open Champions and being placed third in Stevenage, it's an exciting time to join the band with a fantastic schedule of concerts coming up.


Alder Valley Brass

August 4 • Alder Valley Brass, an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band seek a BBb bass . We rehearse Mon & Thu 8-10pm in Farnham. New MD Ollie Hallstead-Brooks starts with us in September. Come and join the team!


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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