Brindle Brass BandAt our recent Brass in the Park concert in Southport, the band said goodbye to Jane DeHamel who has been over from Gisborne Civic Brass Band New zealand.
Jane has become our furthest travelled dep we have had so far. As Gisborne is the 1st place in the world to see the Sun rise. So long Jane… it’s been an absolute pleasure having you!
A regular fixture in our calendar, Brindle Band were delighted to take 1st place in the 4th Section at this year’s Blackburn & Darwen contest!
Despite battling torrential rain and high winds, our (outdoor) performance passed the test with our final placing ranking above several bands from the 2nd and 3rd sections.
Hymn: Swedish Folk Song (O Lord My God)
March: Cornish Cavalier
Next up: we’ll be competing at the Red Admiral March and Hymn Contest in Croston on 29th June — come and support us if you’re nearby!
Brindle Band is a friendly and inclusive 4th Section brass band based near Preston. We welcome brass players of all abilities — whether you’re an experienced musician, returning after a break, or just starting your journey in brass playing.
We rehearse every Tuesday and Thursday evening in Walton-le-Dale.
Our band room is easily accessible, just minutes from the M6, M65, and M61, making it convenient for players from the wider Lancashire area.
Brindle Band enjoys a balanced programme of concerts, contests, and marches throughout the year. We pride ourselves on being both musically ambitious and community-oriented.
If you’re interested in joining or would like more information, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact us at:
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Brindle Band Recently came home with ‘Best Trombones’ & 1st place overall at the Rochdale Contest, playing ‘Dark Side of the Moon’
Brindle Brass Band are pleased to take home a 7th place result from the North West Area (Fourth Section) last Sunday (25th February), playing the piece Music for Jock Tamson (2021). Steve Hartley and Brindle Brass Band placed 7th out of 14, after drawing 8th at the Winter Gardens, in Blackpool.
Brindle Band are delighted to announce the appointment of Steve Hartley as Musical Director
Steve brings a wealth of experience to the position of MD, having conducted many bands in his career including; Poulton le Fylde, Darwen Brass and more recently Pilling Silver Jubilee guiding them to the 2nd section.
Steve Studied with Roy Newsome and Goff Richards at Salford in the 1980s and describes banding as a way of life which he is privileged to be a part of.
He also became a member of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators in 2018 and has adjudicated at several contests and music festivals
Having accepted the position Steve and the Band are looking forward to getting to work on our Christmas Concert series and of course the Area Contest in February 2024.
Brindle Band 4th section NW area are looking to appoint a new MD due to our current MD Stephen Craig stepping down to concentrate on playing Flugel again
We are seeking to have a new MD in place ASAP
We have a couple of big events lined up in Sept, one of them being a concert at Blackpool Winter Gardens with Blackpool Male Voice Choir
You may be a player who fancies taking up the baton or an MD who is looking for a new challenge
If interested in the position please contact us me or email [email protected]
The Band will be competing in the North West Area Brass Band Championships at Blackpool Winter Gardens on Sunday 26th February. In preparation for this we are having a rehearsal at St Leonard Church on Church Brow Walton le dale
The church has agreed for us to hold an open rehearsal on Tues 21st Feb at 8pm and we’d love for friends and supporters to come along and listen. Our MD Stephen Craig will put the finishing touches to a fantastic piece of music; Hungerford Town by Darrol Barry
If you can’t make this then don’t worry – you’ll be able to see us at the Bamber Bridge Catholic Club on Friday 24th from 8pm
Brindle Band returned to Kirkby Lonsdale for the first time in a few years, following a Covid hiatus. After putting on a set to be proud of, we placed 2nd overall with a total of 221 points. We also took home the trophy for ‘Best March’.
