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Betteshanger

Betteshanger look to Eclipse National success

October 02, 2024
The new Fourth Section Champion Band of Great Britain has secured a sponsorship deal with Eclipse Musical Instruments.


Cheltenham Centaur

Report & Result: 2024 Fourth Section National Championship of Great Britain

September 15, 2024
It was a National title victory for Betteshanger Welfare on their National Championship return.


Bettehanger

Betteshanger to make welcome Area return

March 13, 2024
A band with a proud regional championship history will make a welcome return to Stevenage after a nine year absence this weekend.


Mike West

Betteshanger go West

August 15, 2023
The experienced Mike West becomes the new Musical Director at Betteshanger Colliery Band.


Betteshanger

Betteshanger MD puts down the baton

June 30, 2023
85 year old John Goold has decided to enjoy a well deserved musical retirement.


Ivor Thomas

Death of Ivor Thomas

January 10, 2014
The death has been announced of 'Mr Betteshanger Band', Ivor Thomas.


John Goold

Good as Goold for Betteshanger

July 12, 2012
John Goold has been appointed the new MD at the Betteshanger Band.


Betteshanger

New signings at Betteshanger

October 24, 2011
There are a number of new signings at the Betteshanger Band


Betteshanger

Betteshanger burn the candle of success

March 26, 2010
Fame and now fortune favour Betteshanger as they appear with Titchmarsh and head for Harogate.


Betteshanger Band

Betteshanger set for Titchmarsh

March 12, 2010
Now it is the turn of Betteshanger to make an appearance on national television.




Alison Balsom OBE

Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers

August 30 • The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.


mORTIMER tROPHY

Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home

August 30 • For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.


Mental Health

Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project

August 30 • Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.


Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30 • Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Petworth Town Band

August 30 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements and are led by our inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We would welcome new players to join our band


Enderby Band

August 30 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire, Championship section) seek: . 2nd EUPHONIUM, Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). . We are an ambitious, friendly band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


Stretford Band

August 30 • Our community based Stretford Band (Manchester) needs YOU! We are looking for enthusiastic bass, trombone and percussion players or any player who fancies a relaxed blow without the pressure of competition. No auditions. Good fun guaranteed. . .


John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator


               

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