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Cowen takes on Besses role
April 17, 2015
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, principal trombone Simon Cowen becomes the new MD at Besses o' th' Barn.
Besses youngster helps diplomatic links
March 26, 2015
Cornet playing helps improve diplomatic links between Republic of Poland, Jewish communities in the UK, and the State of Israel.
Besses on the brink
November 27, 2014
One of the most famous names in world banding needs help to secure its playing future...
New Dean appointed at th' Barn
May 07, 2014
Dean Jones has been appointed the new Musical Director at Besses o' the' Barn Band.
Wych way now for Besses?
March 20, 2014
Besses o'th' Barn are seeking a new MD following the departure of Alan Wycherley.
Death of Michael Wildgust
July 27, 2013
The death has been announced of former Besses O' Th' Barn principal cornet player Michael Wildgust.
New principal at Besses
July 19, 2013
Stephanie Coward has been appointed the new principal cornet at Besses O' Th' Barn Band.
Murray to take top chair break
June 25, 2013
Jim Murray takes a break from Besses after an incredible 60 year association.
Wych way for Besses future
September 30, 2012
Former sop star Alan Wycherley takes the baton at one of the most famous banding names in the world.
Newsome returns to Besses
January 21, 2011
Besses announce new musical appointments — including the return of the former British Open winning MD.
Besses revival at Fleetwood
October 19, 2010
One of the most evocative names in banding is starting back on the winning track under their new MD, James Holt
Newsome to return to Besses
November 19, 2009
The famous duo of Roy Newsome and Besses o' th' Barn are to team up again — but only for Christmas.
Besses bring Christmas delight
December 11, 2008
Besses o' th' Barn have been doing their bit to make sure the spirit of Christmas has been brought to the masses.
Besses search for conducting talent
October 02, 2008
Besses o' th' Barn Band are on the search for some of the best young conducting talent around. Any budding Alex Owen out there?
North departs from Besses
August 05, 2008
The partnership of John North and Besses has come to an end.
Besses get modern
June 10, 2008
One of the most famous old band names in the world has become much more hip and trendy.
Besses lokk forward to contesting return
May 08, 2008
After a difficult period of time, one of the most famous banding names is looking forward to a contesting return in Blackpool.
Besses set for contest return
April 04, 2008
After their recent problems Besses o' th' Barn are getting set for their contest return.
Besses success
March 13, 2008
Despite being unable to compete at the regional contest this yar Besses o' th' Barn's open day was a great success and promised much for the future.
Besses open in reverse
March 06, 2008
Besses o' th' Barn will be opening its doors — but not until after the regionals in Blackpool.
