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Darwen Brass

Shaw appointment at Darwen

August 29, 2026
The experienced Matt Shaw takes over the helm from David Ashworth at Darwen Brass


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Darwen appeal success for National Championships

May 09, 2025
The band's successful final appeal sees then head to Cheltenham later this year as North West Regional Champion.


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Darwen Brass issues Area statement

February 26, 2025
Darwen Brass has made its official comment on its disqualification from the recent North West Regional Championships.


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Darwen disqualification at North West Regional Championships

February 25, 2025
A player registration infringement has seen Darwen Brass disqualified from first place at the Fourth Section North West Regional Championships.


Steve Hartley

Decade of success comes to an end at Darwen

December 05, 2017
The musical partnership between Steve Hartley and Darwen Brass has come to an end.


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New players give Darwen Area boost

February 01, 2016
A number of new players have given Darwen Brass a huge boost ahead of the North West Regional Championship in Blackpool.


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New trio for Darwen ahead of Blackpool

February 10, 2015
Darwen Brass will take to the stage at the Winter Gardens with a trio of new players in the ranks.


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Darwen delight at Cheltenham return

September 26, 2014
North West band returns home delighted with Cheltenham return and Second Section promotion.


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Darwen add brace to National build up

August 01, 2014
Darwen Brass has added two new players to their ranks ahead of their forthcoming appearance at Cheltenham.


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Darwen delight at evolution success

March 13, 2014
Darwen Brass is celebrating their finest evolutionary success at Blackppol.


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Darwen celebrate hat trick triumph

November 22, 2013
Darwen Brass has just enjoyed a hat trick celebration at the Northern Open.


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Darwen on the crest of a wave

April 02, 2012
Darwen Brass is on the crest of a contesting wave thanks to a winning Ocean bounce...


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Darwen hit a six or two at Whit Friday

July 05, 2011
Darwen Brass recently enjoyed a fine 'Knight's' work on the Whit Friday circuit...


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New signings at Darwen

March 19, 2010
Darwen Brass has announced some experienced new signings.


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Darwen enjoy Guild success

February 10, 2010
Darwen Brass enjoyed a taste of success at Brass at the Guild Hall on the weekend.


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Natural selection for Darwen

November 21, 2009
The Darwen Band has proven to be enjoying a period of hard earned success — with two recent victories to its name.


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New foundations at Darwen

April 24, 2009
Darwen Brass are making sure of their future by setting up their own learner's group.


Darwen launch on internet

August 29, 2008
Darwen Brass is now on t'internet.


Darwen enjoy title feeling

April 08, 2008
Darwen Brass recently enloyed the winning feeling at the Tameside Contest.


Darwen celebrate first anniversary

January 01, 2008
Darwen Brass has just celebrated its first birthday after a year of fantastic progress.




Tourist

Could a tourist tax benefit brass bands?

October 31 • The Cultural Policy Unit and MPs back a tourist tax to support cultural attractions, creative districts and grassroots venues.


Isobel Daws

Daws focus to help musicians plan for a better playing future

October 31 • The critically acclaimed trombone soloist Isobel Daws has launched 'practice with focus' to help musicians develop their playing in a more effective way.


Hannah Peel

Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel

October 31 • The latest episode of the Radio 3 programme will be aired this Sunday.


Tredegar Band

New signings at Tredegar as 150th celebrations come closer

October 31 • Four new signings join the Welsh band as they look to celebrate 150 years of proud history.


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Saturday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The KNDS Fairey Band

Saturday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 November • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA


Regent Brass

October 30 • Regent Brass (MD Alan Duguid) have a vacancy for Bass Trombone.. We are a friendly and progressive championship section band regularly promoting new music and actively pursues a varied performance schedule. .


Tintwistle Band

October 29 • We are looking for front row cornet players to help complete the team. We are a second section band and rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle. We perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Olney Brass

October 27 • We are a friendly and committed THIRD SECTION band looking for: - CORNETS (Front & Back Row) - SOLO HORN - Eb BASS Engagements and concerts in the Olney/Milton Keynes area. Rehearsals in Milton Keynes MK15 (5 mins from J14 of M1) on Tuesdays 7.45-9.45.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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