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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.




EBBA Linz

Austrian celebration to be showcased at EBBC Gala Concert

January 13 • An unforgettable celebration of Austrian music is promised at the Gala Concert of the European Brass Band Championships in Linz later this year.


David Morton

Morton set to link with Sandefjord

January 13 • David Morton is set to become Musical Director of Sandefjord Brass Symposium in Autumn 2026.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

January 13 • More great music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.


Ammal Bhatia

4BR Monday interview with Ammal Bhatia

January 12 • We talk to 26-year-old Ammal Bhatia, a Leverhulme Scholar completing his Masters in Conducting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland who will compete in the NYBBGB Conductor Competition in Tidworth on the weekend.


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


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • New Year,New Section,New MD and for you New Band?. We are looking for a Tuned Percussionist for the areas and beyond.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday evening 8-10 in our own bandroom (so no setting up each time).


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (19th) at 11am in our own bandroom.. We welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with cake and coffee thrown in all free.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band


Otley Brass Association

January 11 • Tenor Trombone Player needed for 6 week holiday cover with Otley Brass Band.. Practice is Tuesday nights 7.30-9.30pm at Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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