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Darwen Brass

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...


dARWEN

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.




Brass Band Treize Etoiles

World Rankings: 2025 End of year update

January 7 • Treize Etoiles shine bright as Swiss stars claim historic top spot in 2025 World Rankings after a stellar season.


Composer Competition

Whelan makes magic to win UniBrass prize

January 7 • 'All Magic Comes at a Price' wins the 2026 UniBrass Composition Competition title.


Joey Wong

4BR Wednesday interview with Joey Wong

January 6 • We meet up with the 22 year old conductor from Hong Kong hoping to become the 2026 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conductors Competition winner.


Winter Gardens

North West Regional line-ups announced

January 6 • 75 bands will kick off the 2026 Regional Championships in Blackpool in March.


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


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.


Christchurch Vintage Brass

January 6 • Bb Bass required for our friendly non contesting day time band. We rehearse Monday afternoons from 13:30 in Southbourne near Bournemouth with refreshments afterwards. MD Steve Chislett.


John Durrant

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


               

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