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Fairey

KNDS Fairey to bring their best of brass to Pudsey

November 05, 2025
The Stockport band will head to Pudsey later this month to deliver their brand of brass band entertainment.


Leggett

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.


Simon Johnson

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.


Fairey

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.


players

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.


fAIREY

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


fairey

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.


KNDS Fairey

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.


KDNS Fairey Band

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.


KNDS Fairey

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.


fAIREY

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.


knds fairey

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.


Awards

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

Culross returns to WFEL Fairey

December 22, 2023
Iain Culross makes a return to Stockport as he takes the principal cornet seat.


Shaun the Sheep

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

Shaw takes permanent flugel role at WFEL Fairey

November 22, 2023
The experienced Pete Shaw takes on the flugel role at Stockport band.


Morley

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.


Fairey

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.


wfel fAIREY

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.


Fairey

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

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.


Wallce and Gromit

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.


aDAM cOOK

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.


Nicola Shaw

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.


Film

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.




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.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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