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Lauren Patel

Everyone's talking about Jamie ...and Lauren

September 15, 2021
Former Smithills' School cornet and flugel player Lauren Patel has just appeared in a leading role in Richard E Grant's new film.


Smithills

Wormald takes final bow at Smithills

July 18, 2017
Three decades of inspirational music making comes to an end at Smithills Schools as Chris Wormald puts down the baton.


sMITHILLS

Smithills set for USA tour

February 10, 2017
Smithills School Senior Band will be flying the flag in the USA later this year on what will be their sixth tour of the United States.


Smithills Schools

Smithills pack out again for Hospice fund raiser

December 21, 2016
The talented pupils of Smithills School have been busy bringing musical entertainment to their supporters in Bolton.


Smithills

Smithills enjoy fantastic Army link

October 18, 2016
Smithills Schools Band recently played host to the Band of the King's Division for a great day of music making at their school.


Andy Prior

Prior arrangement to help boost Smithills charity work

September 26, 2016
Smithills School Senior Band will link up with Big Band star Andy Prior to hep raise more funds for Bolton charities.


Smithills Senior Band

The King's visit set for Smithills

August 09, 2016
Smithills School to host a musical visit from The Band of the King's Division in October.


Cork

Smithills enjoy popping over to Cork

July 20, 2016
Smiths School Senior Band has enjoyed a fantastic short tour to Cork.


Joint concert

Joint forces raise funds for Children's Hospice

July 10, 2016
The joint musical forces of Smithills School and Eagley Bands help raise funds for the Derian House Children's Hospice.


Smithills recording

Smithills set for new release

July 05, 2016
Smithills School Senior Band has just finished recording its latest CD.


Smithills Schools

Irish return for Smithills

June 18, 2016
Smithills Schools Band will return to Ireland next month on the latest exciting tour for the talented youngsters.


Mayor

Major Mayor pay day for Smithills

May 13, 2016
A grateful Mayor of Bolton adds a litlte something to the funds of Smithills Schools Senior Band.


Smithills

Smithills treat supporters to best ever evening

April 25, 2016
The latest musical talents on show at Smithills School provide a packed house with an unforgettable evening of entertainment.


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Smithills complete marathon prep

February 09, 2016
The students of Smithills School Senior Band have just completed a marathon of music making to help them prepare for their forthcoming tours.


Smithills

No in at Bolton for Smithill supporters

December 19, 2015
The sold out signs are up in Bolton as Smithills Senior Schools Band fill the seats once more at Christmas time...


Smithills

Smithills set for Irish return

December 07, 2015
Smithills School Senior Band will return to Ireland in 2016 — a decade after their last visit.


Smithills

Smithills renew New Zealand link

September 28, 2015
A dozen year after they last played together, Smithills School Senior Band gives a warm welcome to an old(er) friend...


Smithills School Band

Smithills on scorching form at Disneyland Paris

July 08, 2015
Smithills provide a record hot performance on their recent trip to Disneyland Paris.


Smithills School Band

Smithills set for Disneyland return

June 29, 2015
Smithills Senior Band will return to Disneyland Paris to help celebrate all things American on 4th July...


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Smithills set for the recording studio

June 12, 2015
The Smithills Senior Band will be heading into the recording studio this weekend to lay down their latest tracks.


Smithills

Standing room only for Smithills

March 26, 2015
The Smithills Senior Band has once again been helping raise funds for two fine charitable causes.


Smithills in action

Smithills latest marathon

January 21, 2015
A 10 hour Sunday rehearsal boosts lips and stamina as well as the coffers for Smithills School Senior Band.


Smithills

Smithills send shoppers packing

December 24, 2014
An M&S musical tradition from Smithills helps shoppers spend a little more of their hard earned cash, and the band gain extra fund raising...


Bag packing

Smithills sent packing

December 04, 2014
The entrepreneurial Smithills spirit of fund raising carries on even with the MD away...


Smithills

Matinee success for Smithills

November 25, 2014
More concert success for Smithills with latest early bird musical venture.




swiss

Swiss connections add to Lucerne coverage

November 27 • 4BR will be linking up with their Swiss friends at BRASS BAND NEWS to provide extra insight and opinions about the performances in Lucerne this weekend.


Philip Sparke

Sparke ignites demand for 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

November 27 • There has already been an eager snap up of tickets for the showcase event at the RNCM in Manchester in January — led by a 75th birthday celebration of composer Philip Sparke.


Perth

Domestic and cross border challengers head to Perth

November 27 • The bands are putting their final touches to their preparations for the Scottish Open and Scottish Youth Championships this weekend in Perth.


Whitburn

Whitburn and Scottish banding to benefit from Besson and Bergarault link

November 27 • The two major instrument manufacturers link up to provide Scottish Champions and SBBA with percussion boost.


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Christmas Concert

Saturday 29 November • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Barnsley Brass - A Night At The Movies

Saturday 29 November • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 30 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross . Saddleworth. Oldham OL3 5AD


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Hathersage Band

November 27 • BACK ROW CORNET. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


wantage silver band

November 27 • 4th section national finalists Wantage Academy are looking for a Bb bass and 2nd cornet to complete their team. A friendly, welcoming band who rehearse Wed 7-8:30pm and Sat 10am-12 under MD Gavin Clemons.


Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Band

November 25 • 2nd or 3rd cornet required to boost our back row. We are a non contesting band, but carry out numerous events across North Yorkshire. We will be doing a joint concert with Carlton Main next year.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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