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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.


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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.




RNCM

Research recognition for RNCM

January 8 • The Royal Northern College of Music adds to its established recognition as a leading centre for the advanced study of music performance and composition.


ODBBA

ODBBA confident of capacity turn-out

January 8 • You will need to be quick to make sure you get your entry in for the Oxford & District Brass Band Association Winter Contest.


Geneva Clans

Geneva boost to cross border battle

January 8 • Geneva Instruments has boosted the prize funds for the forthcoming 'Clans vs Counties Contest' in June.


Elland

Elland to lead youth procession to the Minster

January 8 • Eight youth and training bands will provide the musical entertainment at Halifax Minster next month.


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


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


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