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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.




Gray

Tributes for Gray as conductor announces Eccles departure

March 31 • Thanks and best wishes as 16 year partnership between Mareika Gray and Eccles Borough comes to an end.


Brass Band Week

Banding campaigns return this summer

March 31 • Brass Band Week and Proms in the Park return this Summer — so make sure you reach out and connect with your local communities.


gALASHILS

Report & Results: 2026 SBBA Solo & Ensemble Championships

March 31 • There was a fantastic day of competitive solo and ensemble action to enjoy at Bellshill Salvation Army Centre.


BBW

March Edition of Brass Band World magazine out now

March 31 • The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — packed with interviews, articles, reviews and news...


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

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


Regent Brass - Living Lines

Sunday 5 July • St Saviour's, Pimlico, St.George's Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW


Thornton Cleveleys Band

March 31 • MD VACANCY. Are you the missing piece to our FULL BAND?. We are a NW 3rd section band looking for our new MD. We are based just outside of Blackpool close to the M55 motorway. Mon+Thurs rehearsals.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • BBb BASS player required following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • SOLO CORNET players required (position negotiable) following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


Stuart Black

BA (Hons) Music
Conductor, Teacher, Flugel soloist


               

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