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Ireland enjoys Phoenix experiences

March 12, 2019
Ireland Colliery certainly enjoyed their recent Phoenix musical experience, despite not quite managing to qualify for the Cheltenham National Finals.


Signing

Ireland Colliery Chesterfield add to the ranks

October 24, 2018
Alys Mae Revill is the latest addition to the ranks at Ireland Colliery Chesterfield as the band looks forward to a busy end of the year.


Ireland Colliery

Entries open for annual Battle of the Bands contest

April 13, 2016
The popular Battle of the Bands contest is looking to fill up its ranks with contenders once more.


Ire;and Colliery Chesterfield

Windle returns to take on Ireland challenge

January 08, 2016
Richard Windle returns to his musical home to take on the MD role at Ireland Colliery Chesterfield.


Ireland Colliery

Knapton leaves Ireland after twelve year stint

November 03, 2015
The 12 year tenure of Ian Knapton as MD at Ireland Colliery (Chesterfield) has come to an end.


Ireland Colliery

Ireland continues on rebuilding work

October 17, 2015
Ireland Colliery (Chesterfield) Band has been continuing to strengthen its playing ranks.


Ireland Colliery

Goodbyes and welcomes at Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

October 07, 2015
There have been some sad goodbyes as well as warm welcomes at Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band of late.


Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

New trio helps family atmosphere at Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

June 26, 2015
A trio of new players helps things along at Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band.


Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

Soloist ready to impress at Ireland Colliery contest day

June 11, 2015
Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band's popular Junior & Senior Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest is being held this weekend.


Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

In and outs at Ireland Colliery

May 19, 2015
There have been departures and arrivals at Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band of late.


Beer and Brass

Beer and Brass on the menu in Chesterfield

May 18, 2015
There will be plenty of great beer and brass band music to enjoy at the Ireland Colliery Chesterfield/Raw Brewery contest in June.


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Ireland set for real ale & brass weekend

May 12, 2015
If you want ale & brass in mid-June, Chesterfield is the place to go.


Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

Ireland set for Raw talent of solo entrants

April 17, 2015
Ireland Colliery Chesterfield and the Raw Brewary will be holding its Solo, Duet & Quartet contest in June — so get your entries in.


Ireland Colliery

New ringside seats for Battle of the Bands

April 08, 2015
The popular Battle of the Bands entertainment contest will be held at a new venue this year.


Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

The Brice is right at Ireland

March 31, 2015
Ireland Colliery Chesterfield announce the singing of Kieron Brice as their new soprano cornet.


Ireland Colliery in action

Sponsorship link ends at Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

March 26, 2015
The highly successful four year sponsorship partnership between Conceptunet Ltd and Ireland Colliery Chesterfield has come to an end.


Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

New faces at Colliery face ahead of Bedworth

February 11, 2015
There are new faces in the ranks of Ireland Colliery Chesterfield ahead of their Bedworth Area appearance.


Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

Ireland adds to the ranks ahead of Bedworth

January 13, 2015
Ireland Colliery Chesterfield add and amend the ranks ahead of their Area appearance in Bedworth.


Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

Irish eyes smiling in Chesterfield

December 17, 2014
There will be plenty to celebrate this Christmas for Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band as they look forward to a return to the First Section.


Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

Ireland just about complete for Cheltenham

July 16, 2014
Ireland Colliery Chesterfield are just about full as they prepare for their National Finals appearance in Cheltenham.


Ireland Colliery Chesterfield

New faces at Ireland ahead of Cheltenham bid

July 11, 2014
There will be new faces in the ranks of Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band when they take to the stage at the National Finals in Cheltenham once again.


Ireland Colliery in action

New principal takes the lead at Ireland

March 30, 2014
Karen Varley has become the new principal cornet at Ireland Colliery Chestefield Band.


Ireland Colliery in action

Ireland head for fourth Cheltenham appearance

March 13, 2014
There will be another type of Ireland challenge at Cheltenham later this year.


Ireland Colliery on stage

Ireland adds new and old to ranks

January 23, 2014
Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band has boosted the ranks with new and returning players ahead of their contest season.


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Ireland add Cheltenham duo

August 16, 2013
The experienced brace of Gavin Somerset and Martyn Beckett will join Midlanders challenger at Cheltenham.




Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


1st Old Boys

Report & Result: 2025 BrassFest Enniskillen

September 17 • 1st Old Boys lead the way in Enniskillen as new event proves to be a huge hit with local listeners.


Mike Eccles

Eccles takes final bow at Brighouse

September 17 • Mike Eccles ends his Brighouse & Rastrick flugel tenure on a high after British Open victory.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Craig Roberts

BA (Hons), MA
Conductor / Adjudicator


               

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