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Kinneil

Kinneil united in union sponsorship

April 29, 2025
New trade union partnership strengthens local ties for Kinneil.


Allan Ramsay

Ramsay in Unison with Kinneil for Scottish Open

November 13, 2024
Allan Ramsay will make a welcome return to his homeland to lead UNISON Kinneil at the Scottish Open in Perth with the band boosted by new signings.


Unison Kinneil

Unison Kinneil welcome King Charles to Scotland

July 06, 2023
The Unison Kinneil Band made sure King Charles received a warm musical welcome on his recent visit to Bo'ness.


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New resident takes on role at UNISON Kinneil

June 27, 2023
Joshua Parkhill has become the new Resident Conductor of UNISON Kinneil Band.


McKelvie

New resident at UNISON Kinneil

June 22, 2022
Paul McKelvie has been appointed Resident Conductor at UNISON Kinneil Band.


Kinneil

Kinneil quartet presented with Life Membership awards

January 15, 2022
Four stalwart players with UNISON Kinneil Band have been presented with their richly deserved Life Membership Awards by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


4BR Friday Interview with Brian Rankine

April 30, 2021
4BR catches up with the great Scottish cornet and trumpet player to look back in time over a remarkable 60 year musical career — and one that was marked at its start by a wonderful presentation.


Centair

Report & Result: 2019 National Championships of Great Britain: Section 1

September 14, 2019
Unison Kinneil completes remarkable rise from the ashes of despair to claim the National title.


Paul Drury

Composer offers march help for Kinneil fund raising

June 09, 2019
Composer Paul Drury has offered a great musical way to help the fund raising efforts of Kinneil Colliery Band following their terrible fire.


Kinneil

Unison Kinneil bandroom gutted by flames

June 04, 2019
Arson believed to have been the cause of a fire that spread to the headquarters of the Bo'ness based band. If you can help the band, please do...


Ramond Tennent

Tennant's extra at UNISON Kinneil

June 24, 2017
Chris Shanks and Raymond Tennant to take the musical lead at UNISON Kinneil.


Murray Stuart

McCann Award claimed by young tuba star

June 10, 2016
The 2016 Philip McCann Award has been won by 17 year old tuba player Murray Stuart.


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Unison adds a quartet in time for Perth

February 10, 2014
Scottish contender strengthens their ranks ahead of the Scottish Championships.


Davie Frame

Frame back in the picture

October 09, 2013
UNISON Kinneil welcome back bass trombonist


Unison Kinneil

Unison boosted by new quartet

January 23, 2013
Uniosn Kinneil's Scottish Championship hopes have been boosted by a quartet of new signings.


Craig Anderson

New MD at Kinneil

July 29, 2012
Craig Anderson takes over the reins at UNISON Kinniel.


Phillip McCann

Back in Unison for McCann

April 18, 2012
Cornet legend enjoys an overwhelming return home to his first band in Scotland.


Kinneil

Young resident at Kinneil

December 01, 2011
Russell Young has been appointed the new resident conductor at UNISON Kinneil Band


Kinneil

Book launch for Kinneil

April 27, 2010
Unison Kinneil have put 150 years of history into their latest publication.


Ramsey

Ramsay returns to Kinneil

December 17, 2009
Allan Ramsay will head Unison Kinneil's challenge for Scottish victory with a bit of English help in 2010.


Kinneil

Donation helps next Kinneil generation

October 13, 2009
The Scottish Land Registry has helped the next generation of Unison Kinneil performers.


Kinneil

New conducting duo at Unison Kinneil

January 16, 2009
Andrew Duncan and Paul Drury are the new one/two at Unison Kinneil in Scotland.


Kiernan

Kiernan takes Kinneil reigns

May 29, 2008
Paul Kiernan takes over the conducting reins at Unison Kinneil.


Kinneil

New surgery at Kinneil

April 17, 2008
As part of their 150th anniversary celebrations Kinneil has overhauled its website.




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 Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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