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Hands

Smith and Cutt to lead Slaithwaite Area challenge

October 07, 2025
Jason M Smith and Prof Garry Cutt will be the musical leads as Slaithwaite look to make a qualification mark at the Yorkshire Area next year.


Slaithwaite

Slaithwaite celebrates a century of bandhall music making

August 30, 2025
For the past century, the home to Slaithwaite Band as been a beacon of inclusive music making and community involvement.


Signings

New signings at Slaithwaite

October 24, 2023
A new MD and new players herald exciting times at Slaithwaite Band.


Hands

Jacobs takes lead at Slaithwaite

October 04, 2023
Simon Jacobs has been appointed as the new Musical Director of Slaithwaite Band


Cross

Death of John Sowerby

July 20, 2023
The death has been announced of the popular and well travelled bandsman, John Sowerby.


Signings

New signings boost Slaithwaite

February 15, 2022
The arrival of Leigh Baker has also brought a raft of new signings for the Yorkshire band ahead of Area challenge.


Leigh Baker

Baker heads to Slaithwaite

December 13, 2021
The experienced Leigh Baker will spearhead Slaithwaite's musical progress.


Signings

New signings at Slaithwaite

January 18, 2020
There have been a number of new players arriving at Slaithwaite as they look towards the Yorkshire Area Championships in Huddersfield in March.


Signings

Trio addition to Slaithwaite

November 21, 2019
The Slaithwaite Band has been boosted by the arrival of a trio of new players.


hands

Slaithwaite opts for Matt finish

October 04, 2019
Matt Hindle becomes the new Music Director at Slaithwaite Band.


Signings

Slaithwaite add to the ranks for busy year ahead

February 16, 2018
The Slaithwaite Band has added to its strength in depth and percussion with new signings.


Ryan Watkins

Watkins takes the helm at Slaithwaite

November 22, 2017
Ryan Watkins has been appointed the new MD at Slaithwaite Band


Andrew Baker

Experienced Baker takes the lead at Slaithwaite

October 04, 2017
Andrew Baker has become the new Musical Director at Slaithwaite Band.


Evolution

Slaithwaite celebrate a long overdue Evolution process

December 19, 2016
A first commercial recording for over 40 years sees Slaithwaite evolve towards an exciting future.


Slaithwaite

Report & Results: 2015 Pogson Bray Entertainment

October 26, 2015
Slaithwaite reclaim Pogson Bray entertainment title with a touch of American pizazz.


Slaithwaite

Westacott takes first conducting role

September 01, 2013
Former Grimethorpe principal cornet takes the baton at Slaithwaite.


Tabby Clegg

Clegg to step down at Slaithwaite

May 24, 2013
Tabby Clegg is to step down from her role as MD of Slaithwaite Band in the autumn.


Tabby Clegg

Marathon march for Tabby

October 03, 2012
Slaithwaite MD, Tabby Clegg has been putting in the miles for a great cause.


Slathwaite

Hairy Bikers get a musical helping hand

October 03, 2011
Slaithwaite give the famous Hairy Bikers a musical helping hand.


Tabby Clegg

Clegg takes on Slaithwaite role

June 17, 2010
Tabby Clegg takes on second MD role with Slaithwaite.


Art and brass come together for Slaithwaite in Harrogate

September 16, 2008
Barry Hudson will be busy with baton and brushes at Harrogate as his painting and conducting skills will be on show.


Booth steps down

February 05, 2008
After many years as Chairman of Slaithwaite Band, Andrew Booth has stepped down.




Winter Gardens

North West Regional line-ups announced

January 6 • 75 bands will kick off the 2026 Regional Championships in Blackpool in March.


Brett Baker

4BR Monday interview with Brett Baker

January 4 • In the first of a new series of weekly audio interviews, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Brett Baker.


Quiz

4BR Christmas Quiz: The answers and winner

January 4 • There was a great response to the annual 4BR Christmas Quiz — but it did catch quite a lot of people out too...


Regionals

AoBBA to lead Area test-piece workshop

January 4 • The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators will join up with Newstead Brass to present a free Regionals Test Piece workshop for Sections 2, 3 & 4.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Christchurch Vintage Brass

January 6 • Bb Bass required for our friendly non contesting day time band. We rehearse Monday afternoons from 13:30 in Southbourne near Bournemouth with refreshments afterwards. MD Steve Chislett.


Tewit Silver Band

January 3 • PRINCIPAL Eb BASS position - our enthusiastic team of basses are looking for the right leader to elevate them to the next level. We have a great program of events ahead of us including contests and concerts alongside a good social vibe.


Tewit Silver Band

January 3 • Championship CORNET players - we are looking for a strong front row player to complete our section. We have a great year ahead including contests, hymn and march contests, concerts and Durham Miners alongside a good social vibe.


Nicholas B. Hudson

FTCL LGSMD (Hons)
Musician | Trombonist | Educator


               

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