At the recent Coalburn Brass Band Family annual awards presentation, special recognition was made to one person who had made a significant contribution to the band’s ethos. The ‘Beth Damer Memorial Award’ is presented to a member of the organisation who demonstrates determination, empathy, endeavour, support, spirit and teamwork. Senior...read more
In mid 2024 Foden's was informed that due to a 'change of use' the band would have to vacate their rehearsal premises at Bradwall Hall, Sandbach (home since August 2016) at the end of February 2025. Despite help from the local community, Sandbach Town Council and Cheshire East the band...read more
Black Dyke retained its Yorkshire title to make it five-in-row and 8 victories in its last 9 Regional Championships for the Queensbury outfit. Queensbury Music Centre took fourth section honours, and South Yorkshire Police, Unite the Union and Barnsley Metropolitan were also victorious in Huddersfield.
A spokesperson for Black Dyke commented: "We...read more
Grimethorpe Colliery Band has announced the signing of four highly seasoned musicians. Chris Gomersall, Mark Frost and Andy Holmes return to the band on solo trombone, bass trombone and solo cornet respectively, while Paul Argyle on soprano cornet makes his debut with the band. The band’s musical director, Ben Dixon...read more
Saturday 8 March 2025
