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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.




Brabbins

Childs and Brabbins to showcase Mealor Concerto

November 3 • Paul Mealor's 'Euphonium Concerto' is to be performed this Friday in Swansea by David Childs under the baton of Martyn Brabbins with the National Orchestra of Wales.


Maurice Andre

Saunas and butter — what made Andre the giant so great...

November 3 • If you ever wondered what the secret of Maurice Andre's success was — then an article from 1987 revealed all about his morning practice regime...


Prof Childs

Childs enjoys latest Japanese trip

November 3 • Black Dyke Band's Director of Music has just returned from his latest musical trip to Japan.


AoBBA

Yorkshire offer for aspiring adjudicators

November 3 • The Yorkshire Regional Championships have teamed up with the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators for an experience day for aspiring judges.


Dobcross Silver Band - Remembrance Concert

Sunday 8 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross. Oldham OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver President's Concert

Friday 27 November • St George's Church, St Johns Avenue, Rugby CV22 5HR


West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA


Newstead Brass - The Snowman - Live

Saturday 5 December • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West, Forest Town. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Chinnor Silver

November 3 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (9th) and we welcome players of all standards who enjoy a relaxed and friendly rehearsal.. Rehearsals are held in our bandroom at 11am and it is all FREE including the cake and coffee.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

November 2 • Under the leadership of Musical Director, Jack Fisher, the band requires a percussionist. With an expanding schedule of events, including our sell-out themed concerts, the band is based in our own, purpose built, band hall in Bilton.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

November 2 • Under the leadership of Musical Director, Jack Fisher, the band requires an Eb bass player. With an expanding schedule of events, including our sell-out themed concerts, the band is based in our own, purpose built, band hall in Bilton.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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