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Cross border tribute for Leggat
October 16, 2025
KNDS Fairey stalwart Jimmy Leggat will take a final bow next year with a little help from his cross border friends.
Johnson takes principal lead at LSO
September 05, 2025
Former Williams Fairey solo trombonist Simon Johnson has been appointed principal trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra.
Diversion tactics at Dobcross for KNDS Fairey
February 05, 2025
There will be a sneak preview of Fairey's preparations on the Area test-piece as they bring their Showcase Entertainment to Dobcross.
Award trio for KNDS Fairey players
December 21, 2024
A trio of KNDS Fairey Band players have been presented with annual awards by the Stockport Band.
Taylor celebration for half century of excellence
October 20, 2024
The banding movement has paid tribute to Brian Taylor of the KNDS Fairey Band at a special concert at the RNCM in Manchester
KNDS Fairey ready for Taylor celebration
October 12, 2024
The remarkable brass band career of Brian Taylor is to be celebrated at the RNCM next weekend — so why not go along.
Taylor celebration to be marked in Manchester
August 21, 2024
The remarkable 50 year contribution made by Brian Taylor to the KNDS Fairey Band and the wider brass band movement is to be marked with a very special concert later this year.
Fairey enjoy their time in the Wilderness
August 16, 2024
The KNDS Fairey Band has just wowed the audience at on the of the UKs leading music festivals.
Fairey bring film premieres to Perth Festival of the Arts
March 29, 2024
The KNDS Fairey Band will bring Wallace and Gromit as well as Mussorgsky to the Perth Festival of Arts in June.
KNDS Fairey on a 'igh from downunder release
February 16, 2024
A new digital EP release by KNDS Fairey Band has a very English inspiration from Australian composer Jared McCunnie.
New identity evolution for Fairey
February 12, 2024
A new partnership of tradition and innovation sees the KNDS Fairey Band take to the stage for the North West Regional Championships.
WFEL Fairey trio take festive accolades
December 31, 2023
There were a trio of well deserved Christmas presents for WFEL Fairey Band's award winners this year.
Culross returns to WFEL Fairey
December 22, 2023
Iain Culross makes a return to Stockport as he takes the principal cornet seat.
Enjoy a festive sheep dip at the RNCM
December 07, 2023
WFEL Fairey Band joins forces with Aardman Animation and the RNCM in Manchester to bring a brace of Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas performances, workshops and even a bit of Strictly for everyone to enjoy!
Shaw takes permanent flugel role at WFEL Fairey
November 22, 2023
The experienced Pete Shaw takes on the flugel role at Stockport band.
WFEL Fairey head to Morley
November 08, 2023
The Leeds Best of Brass series continues this weekend in Morley with the visit of the WFEL Fairey Band.
WFEL Fairey to bring Shaun the Sheep to Christmas life
October 12, 2023
Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas will be brought to brass band life than to an innovative link between WFEL Fairey Band, Aardman Productions and the RNCM in Manchester.
From Hargreaves to Wallace & Gromit for WFEL Fairey
March 24, 2023
This weekend the WFEL Fairey Band will celebrate two very different anniversaries in Birmingham and Beaminster.
Wrong Trousers, penguins and cheese for Fairey
January 16, 2023
The WFEL Fairey Band will be joining Wallace and Gromit for a UK tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Academy Award winning film 'The Wrong Trousers'.
WFEL Fairey to arrive in Open style...
September 07, 2022
The Stockport Band will be making an impression both on and off the stage on the weekend in Birmingham with their stylish travel arrangements for the contest.
Right trousers for Murrill
July 15, 2022
Jayne Murrill will lead WFEL Fairey in their great family film fun accompanying Wallace & Gromit on their wrong trouser adventures.
Cooke lead ends at WFEL Fairey
June 27, 2022
WFEL Fairey take decision to end musical partnership with Adam Cooke as they announce Swiss lead for British Open.
Shaw spotlight to further Adams reach
June 17, 2022
WFEL flugel player Nicola Shaw becomes and Adams performance artist as instrument maker continues to develop brand in UK.
Wrong trousers delight for WFEL Fairey
May 27, 2022
The Stockport band will be teaming up with the wonderful duo of Wallace & Gromit for a unique collaboration in July.
Lawson takes top seat at WFEL Fairey
May 25, 2022
New Zealander Kyle Lawson returns to UK to take on principal cornet role at WFEL Fairey Band.
