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Helen Minshall

Inspirational Minshall becomes Classic FM Visiting Teacher of the Year

September 25, 2024
The wonderful work undertaken by Helen Minshall in inspiring future generations of young players has been marked by becoming the 2024 Classic FM Visiting Teacher of the Year.


Astley

Unlimited ambition drives Astley return

June 12, 2021
Astley Unlimited Band made a wonderful return to public performance recently at the Lancashire Mining Museum.


Glyn

Astley link with stars for free Brass Day

October 11, 2020
Astley Youth Band links up with leading brass band performers for a free Brass Day. So don't miss out on the chance from learning from the best...


Astley

Astley Youth celebrates 25th birthday

November 08, 2019
25 years on...The Astley Youth Band has just celebrated a quarter of a century of inspiring youngsters to love everything about playing in a brass band.


ASTLEY

Astley Youth to host free Summer School course

July 18, 2018
There's a wonderful opportunity to learn from two great tutors — and its free.


CORNET

Astley Youth to hold free workshop days

May 24, 2018
Astley Youth Band will hold a brace of free brass workshop days later this month — so why not sign up and enjoy them.


Brass unlimited

Day time brass banding is an unlimited hit

September 16, 2015
A great new innovation sees people with time on their hands during the day given the chance to play in a brass band just for them...


Astley enjoy Scottish hospitality

September 06, 2011
Astley Youth Band has just enjoyed a Scottish weekend break.


Astley set for Irish trip

August 21, 2008
The Astley Youth Band from Bolton led by Helen Minshall are about to depart for a trip to Ireland.


Awards at Astley Youth

July 08, 2008
Astley Youth Band has been dishing out the awards.




Scotland

Scottish banding battles for success

June 1 • A recent article in one of Scotland's leading newspapers has highlighted both the successes and challenges faced by its banding organisations.


Cross

Death of David Banwell

June 1 • The death has been announced of David Banwell, the widely respected former player, conductor and member of the 4BR team.


Whit Friday

Whitsuntide celebration on Radio 4

May 31 • The celebration of Whitsuntide in Saddleworth has been marked on Radio 4 — accompanied by brass band music


Saddleworth

Report & Results: 2026 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday

May 31 • The official results from each venue have now been announced with confirmation that Brighouse & Rastrick are crowned champions as Milnrow take local honours and Tewit Silver Youth take the youth prize.


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 31 May • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Ithaca Brass

Tuesday 2 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Fulham Brass Band - Summer Concert

Friday 5 June • St Dionis Church, Parsons Green SW6 4UH


Yorkshire Imperial - Roger Webster & The Colne Valley Male Voice Choir

Saturday 6 June • St George's Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford BD1 1JT


Cambrian Brass

June 1 • We are always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining our friendly, supportive band - whether you are returning to banding, looking for a new challenge, or moving to Aberystwyth for university.


East London Brass

June 1 • Solo Cornet : fresh off the back of our promotion to the Grand Shield, ELB are on the look out for a solo cornet player to complement our existing section. The band is ambitious and has an exciting second half of the year ahead.


Tintwistle Band

May 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for front row cornet players to help complete our team. . We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, under the baton of MD Jim Henson, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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