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Wasteland

Carlton Main rave towards the Wastelands

May 12, 2019
Yorkshire band teams up with award winning duo of Gary Clarke and Steven Roberts for latest stage production...


Cross

Death of Andrew Till

April 12, 2019
The death has been announced of Andrew Till, a valued and much respected bandsman who played with Carlton Main Frickley and more latterly Hatfield & Askern Colliery Bands.


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.


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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.




Spring Festival

2027 Spring Festival test-pieces announced

October 14 • Works by Philip Sparke, Robert Redhead and Derek Bourgeois will test the aspiring British Open credentials of the competing bands at the Spring Festival next May.


Ellerby

Yorkshire Youth Band enjoys first Dance moves of new season

October 14 • A new work by composer Martin Ellerby has helped inspire the players on the Yorkshire Youth Band course.


gENEVA

Geneva launch Academy range to give long term term support to players and retailers

October 14 • The Geneva Academy Series is aimed at providing a sustainable musical future for players and retailers alike.


EBBA

EBBA drops Challenge Section in 1 year trial

October 14 • There will be no Challenge Section at the 2027 European Brass Band Championships in Montreux.


Regent Hall Concerts - Trafalgar Brass

Thursday 15 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Queentet

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Symphonic Brass

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Fulham Brass Band

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band -

Friday 16 October • Playhouse 2 . 2 Newtown street. Shaw. Oldham OL2 8NX


Tintwistle Band

October 15 • We currently have a vacancy for a 2nd horn player, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up we would love to get this seat filled! We are a second section band, and rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom in Tintwistle.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

October 13 • Could you be our next PRINCIPAL CORNET player? and the final piece of our jigsaw!. We are PROMOTED TO THE 1st SECTION in January 2027 as North West 2nd Section Champions of 2026. We are a friendly bunch, have a great mix of ages and sensible mix of jobs


St Michael's Band

October 13 • St Michael’s Band Middleton is a community based non-contesting band looking for players in all sections but particularly cornets front and back row. You’d be very welcome if you are returning to playing or indeed need band experience as a new player


Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor


               

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