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Car accident

Muggeridge thanks for life saving help

June 03, 2016
Former Fairey baritone player Keith Muggeridge hopes to raise funds for the service that saved his life and helped him back to enjoy his brass banding again...


rovers

Blue is the colour Rovers is the name...

May 24, 2016
The Fairey Band will be playing their part in bringing the comedy story of football team Redbridge Rovers to life on Sky television this month...


Garry Cutt in action

Cutt ready for busy Whit weekend

April 15, 2016
Garry Cutt will enjoy a hectic Whit Friday weekend of music making this year.


Albert Hall

Wych departure from Fairey

April 06, 2016
David Wycherley hangs up sticks to pursue high paced new interests


Garry Cutt

Interview with Garry Cutt

February 02, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Fairey Band MD Garry Cutt at the 2016 RNCM Brass Band Festival.


Fairey

Fairey adds to ranks ahead of North West defence

January 14, 2016
The defending North West Area Champion makes significant signings ahead of title defence in Blackpool.


Fairey

Fairey to lead Sky Arts Brass Band Wonderland

December 09, 2015
The Fairey Band will be taking the lead with the Christmas spirit on Sky Arts later this month...


Clarence Addoo

New release supports Clarence Adoo Trust

December 07, 2015
A new CD release from Fairey Band and tenor horn star Owen Farr is set to support the Clarence Adoo Trust.


Fairey Band

Fairey to light up Christmas delights on Sky Arts

November 24, 2015
Fairey battle the cold in the bowels of the Devil's caves to bring Christmas cheer to Sky Arts...


Fairey

Fairey provide Acid drops to Potters

November 06, 2015
The BBC's new artisan skills show has benefited from a mysterious drop or two of Acid Brass provided by the Fairey Band....


Fairey

Whit Friday Fairey tale to be told

October 08, 2015
How Fairey's won the Saddleworth Whit Friday crown earlier this year is set for the BBC airwaves on Monday evening.


dARK aRTEIERS

Fairey explore Dark Arteries ahead of Albert Hall

October 07, 2015
Fairey gain critical acclaim ahead of the National Finals with their artistic collaboration on 'Dark Arteries' with the Rambert Ballet.


Farey logo

Inside Fairey's Whit Friday story set for national screening

September 25, 2015
Fairey's Saddleworth Whit Friday challenge is to be aired on the BBC airwaves in the next couple of weeks.


Fairey

Fairey sign new horn talent

September 16, 2015
The Fairey Band has acted quickly to sign up the talented Siobhan Bates as their new solo horn player.


Fairey and Garry Cutt

Fairey announce Bridgewater Hall programme

August 25, 2015
North West Area champion announces the programme they will present at the forthcoming Great Northern Brass Arts Festival.


Acid Brass

Fairey set for French Acid trip...

August 05, 2015
The Fairey Band will be heading to the heart of Paris this weekend to give the French another taste of Acid Brass...


cd COVER

30 year test piece vinyl first for Dobson?

June 30, 2015
Composer Simon Dobson may have created a something of a long awaited test piece first with the release of a vinyl version of his CD, Euneirophrenia.


Fairey

Shaw fine thing for Fairey

June 26, 2015
Fairey announce signing of Pete Shaw from Leyland on repiano cornet.


Paul Bennett

Travel time ends Bennett horn role at Fairey

June 15, 2015
Despite the banding success, two years of arduous motorway travel time sees Paul Bennett reluctantly end his solo horn role with Fairey.


Whit Friday

Television thanks for amazing Whit Friday experience

June 05, 2015
The BBC 'Inside Out' programme has thanked the Fairey Band and contest organisers for the 'brilliant time' they enjoyed on an 'amazing' Whit Friday experience.


Garry Cutt

The Ins and Outs of Whit Friday

May 21, 2015
A BBC film crew will be out and about in Saddleworth on Whit Friday filming Fairey's battle for honours.


Fairey

Four new signings add youth and experience to Fairey

May 21, 2015
The Fairey Band has added a cross section of youth and experience to their ranks ahead of the second half of the major contesting season.


Fairey

Death of David Atherton

May 17, 2015
The death has been announced of the former Fairey, Cammell Lairds and National Youth Brass Band player David Atherton.


Paul Bennett

Bennett set to enjoy American tour

May 06, 2015
Fairey solo horn star Paul Bennett is currently in the USA on a two week solo concert tour.


Acid Brass

Fairey set for latest Acid trip

March 26, 2015
Who said the spirit of the Manchester scene was a thing of the past — as Fairey once again takes Acid Brass on the road to France...




bic

Make sure you book your best BIC seat in the house

November 11 • Your really don't want to miss out on the entertainment at Brass in Concert this year — even if you can't make it to Gateshead.


Peter Moore

Moore on Radio 3

November 11 • The acclaimed soloist can be heard performing Dani Howard's 'Trombone Concerto' on Radio 3 next week.


Youth Championships

Limited places remain for Youth Champs 2026

November 11 • There are not many places left to be filled for the 2026 National Youth Championships — so you had better be quick if you want to be a part of a great day of music making.


Perth Concert Hall

Big turn out for Scottish battles in Perth

November 11 • There will be domestic as well as cross border rivalry on show in Perth later this month for the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge, Besson Scottish Open and Creative Scotland Scottish Youth Championships.


Regent Hall Concerts - Five By 5 Trumpet Ensemble

Friday 14 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Contest: 48th Brass in Concert

Saturday 15 November • The Gladhous International Centre for Music, St Mary's Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR


Delph Band - Delph Youth Band

Sunday 16 November • Denshaw Village Hall, . Ripponden Rd, . Denshaw, . Oldham OL3 5SY


Regent Hall Concerts - Trombonanza with Brett Baker and Friends

Saturday 22 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Dobross Youth Band and Dobcross Brass Monkeys

Saturday 22 November • Civic Hall . Lee Street . Uppermill . Saddleworth OL3 6AE


Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Band

November 11 • Urgent:- Confident Solo Horn required to lead our horn section for our Christmas Concert and beyond. In the new year will be doing a joint concert with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band, and other concerts throughout the year.


Audley Brass

November 10 • Audley Brass (First Section National Finalists 2025) are seeking an Eb BASS PLAYER as we work towards our Dickens A Christmas Carol theme concert, the Beartown Brewery Christmas party and the 2026 Area contest.


Tintwistle Band

November 9 • Attention soprano cornet players!. Tintwistle band (famed for the number 1 hit single Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs!) are looking for a soprano cornet player!. We are 2nd section, enjoy all year round concerts/contests, and band social events.


Jason M Smith


Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor


               

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