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We'll be performing atBBC Radio 6 MusicMusic Festival at Manchester's Victoria Warehouse in March. The band will join foMogwaiith Mogwai for a unique one-off collaboration performing new arrangments of their material. ![]()
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This performance promises to blend Mogwai's signature post-rock sound with the dynamic energy of the band. ![]()
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Also performing on the same bill will be one of Britain's hottest nEnglish Teachers - English Teacher ![]()
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📅Friday, 28th March 2025 🎟️Ticket#mogwain #6MusicFestivalw#victoriawarehousel#englishteacherouAcid Brasshteacher #Acid Brass
We're returning to Dobcross Band Club on Sunday 16th February as part of their Sunday Concert Series!![]()
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We have a packed programme showcasing the set work for this year's Regional Championships, Derek Bourgeois' 'Diversions' and featuring high quality soloists, including Iain Culross performing Fairies of the Waters and Peter McDonough with Ivor Bosanko’s Glorious Liberation.![]()
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Tickets are available from Dobcross Band and Social Club, we look forward to seeing you there!![]()
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#brassband #saddleworth #concert #dobcrossbandclub #faireyband
🎶✨ Here's a gorgeous piece for band to ease you back into Monday! 🎺🎼![]()
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Ernest Tomlinson (MBE), who would have been 100 years old in 2025, was born in Rossendale, Lancashire into a choral family. Influenced by his father, he went on to become a hugely respected light music composer and choirmaster. 🌟🎵![]()
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Featuring Iain Culross on Principal Cornet 🎺, here's a live recording of his "Little Serenade." 🎶
🎉🌟 Happy New Year, friends and followers! 🌟🎉![]()
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We’re kicking off 2025 in style with another live recording from the Royal Northern in Manchester. Loved by players and audiences alike, this is Alan Catherall's thrilling arrangement of Jimmy Webb's iconic "MacArthur Park" 🎶![]()
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A special shoutout to our soprano cornet player Matt Hall, who won the MD award for his playing in 2024, and features in this performance 🌟
🌟 The Fairey Band Awards 2024 🌟 ![]()
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It’s that time of year where we recognise the special contribution of our players throughout the year with three awards, all voted for or nominated by the players. ![]()
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Our Player of the Year is our principal cornet player Iain Culross. Iain’s playing on stage and in the bandroom has been exceptional. Performances have included the Harry James trumpet concerto, Grand Russian Fantasia and perhaps the highlight, the Arutiunian trumpet concerto at Perth Festival of Arts, as part of a 5 star reviewed concert from the Scottish Herald! ![]()
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Our Bandsperson of the Year is James Parkinson. James is both a brilliant musician and sound engineer and uses these talents to help drive and facilitate many of the innovative projects that the band have done this year. Coupled with this, James spends a lot of time behind the scenes sorting out all the little things that really make a difference.![]()
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The Musical Director award was chosen by MD Phil Chalk from band nominations. This year this goes to Matthew Hall in recognition of his continued development as a musician and soprano cornet player. Matt has continued to flourish on the concert and contest stage in 2024 and works hard week in, week out as both a player and bandsperson. ![]()
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Everyone at Fairey’s would like to wish all of our friends and followers a very merry Christmas and thank you for all your support throughout the year! Look forward to seeing you all in 2025! 🩵💙