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Hats off to Carlton Main — Brass in Concert 2018

World Rankings — December update

December 12, 2018
Lots of movement in the rankings following Brass in Concert and plenty of other contests but it's hats off to Carlton Main who jump eight places to secure a top ten spot to end 2018.


Flowers

Death of Peter Sanderson

December 07, 2018
The death has been announced of the popular Yorkshire bandsman and supporter Peter Sanderson.


Carlton

Carlton Main gains additional artistic support

November 22, 2018
Carlton Main's link to an award winning theatrical production has brought a closer artistic connection.


Carlton

Carlton opt for Universal appeal for Open challenge

September 06, 2018
Carlton Main Frickley is holding an open rehearsal with a difference in Birmingham ahead of their Symphony Hall challenge — with some great concert help from some Swiss friends...


Carlton Main

Carlton Main looks to the future with new signings

May 31, 2018
Two talented young cornet players have joined the Yorkshire band as they look towards the future — starting at the French Open this weekend.


group

Carlton Main duo link up with folk group sensation

May 16, 2018
Two members of Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band will perform with the British folk group 'Jon Boden and the Remnant Kings'.


Carlton Main

Carlton Main to help keep eyes on the balls

March 28, 2018
Carlton Main Frickley Colliery will kick-start ITV's national charity fundraising campaign for Prostate Cancer live on air this evening...


Porhtouse

Porthouse gets a 200 mile rehearsal lift

March 02, 2018
Carlton Main Frickley was determined to get their conductor to band — even if it meant giving him a 200 mile lift in the snow...


Porthouse

Porthouse the Main man for Carlton challenge

February 20, 2018
Ian Porthouse will lead Carlton Main Frickley's challenge at the Yorkshire Area Championships.


Carlton Main

History repeating itself for Carlton Main

October 20, 2017
Carlton Main's recent appearance on the BBC's popular 'Antiques Road Trip' can been seen again on the iplayer


Roy Batty

Batty to notch up Open half century

September 06, 2017
BBb tuba player Roy Batty will be marking 50 years since he first took to the British Open stage at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Kirsty Abbotts

Abbotts to start exciting new solo and duet future

August 09, 2017
The multi-award winning principal cornet player Kirsty Abbotts is looking forward to enjoying embarking on two new chapters in her life this weekend.


Carlton Main

Catching up with Carlton Main

July 09, 2017
4BR catches up with the English representatives of Carlton Main Frickley.


Carlton Main

Funeral link keeps Carlton Main fit and healthy

May 31, 2017
An innovative sponsorship link helps Carlton Main Frickley keep in the best of long term health.


Carlton Main

Carlton Main aim for World Championship honours

March 23, 2017
Carlton Main Frickley Colliery will be hoping to bring the World Championship banner back to Yorkshire.


Carlton Main at Symphony Hall

Main line connections for Carlton ahead of Albert Hall

October 06, 2016
There are a batch of new signings ready to take to the Albert Hall stage this weekend with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery.


Carlton Main Frickley

Carlton Main kitted out for possible Triumph

September 09, 2016
Grand Shield champion Carlton Main Frickley will certainly look the triumphant part as they make their way to the Symphony Hall stage on the weekend.


Erik Janssen

Distant Dutch connections for Carlton Main

May 06, 2016
Carlton Main Frickley team up with Erik Janssen for Distant Memories at Grand Shield.


Carlton Main

Carlton Main go green with innovative partnership link

April 15, 2016
Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band has teamed up with Asparagus Green Catering to maintain proud mining heritage link.


Carlton Main

Carlton Main open up on Cambridge

March 03, 2016
You can go along on Friday night and hear how the Yorkshire Regional Champions are doing ahead of their title defence at Bradford.


Carlton Main Frickley

Main boost to Carlton ahead of Bradford

March 03, 2016
Two new signings and the return of players gives defending Yorkshire Area champion a huge boost ahead of their Cambridge exam.


Kirsty Abbotts

Abbotts finds Peace with latest release

February 23, 2016
Carlton Main's renowned principal cornet has certainly found peace with her latest CD release.


Carlton Main announce new conducting team

February 01, 2016
Russell Gray, Ian McElligott and Sam Fisher to take musical leads at defending Yorkshire Regional champion.


Philip McCann

McCann leaves Carlton Main Frickley

October 17, 2015
Philip McCann has stepped down from his role as Musical Director with Yorkshire champion Carlton Main Frickley Colliery.


Carlton Main

Carlton Main announce sponsorship boost

October 07, 2015
Yorkshire Area champion announces important sponsorship boost ahead of National Finals.




Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28 • Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


Welcome

Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion

March 28 • It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


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


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 5 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Chinnor Silver

March 27 • We are a friendly progressive 1st Section band who need a couple of seats filled.. Bb BASS and PERCUSSIONIST are on our wanted list so if you are looking for a new banding challenge get in contact. We rehearse on Wednesdays and have good realistic diary.


Newport Borough Brass Band

March 27 • After a respectable 4th place in the 2nd Section at the Welsh Area Contest, we are looking for FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable) 1st BARITONE, 2ND TROMBONE and Bb BASS players to come and join us on our journey under the baton of Martin McHale BEM.


East London Brass

March 27 • PERCUSSION - ELB are the look out for a percussionist to complement our existing section. We have a sensible diary of contests and concerts and are ambitious to keep progressing as a band.


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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