The funeral details of Derek Garside, who was one of the most respected and admired cornet players of the post Second World War era will take place on Thursday 29th August at 10.45am. 

The funeral service will take place at the Central Methodist Church, Commercial St, Brighouse HD6 1AQ

Followed by a service at Park Wood Crematorium, Park Rd, Elland HX5 9HZ

On the 22nd of October 1994 for the first time in more years than I care to remember I went to a band concert. Not just any concert mind you but one of Brighouse & Rastrick's noted annual massed band concerts at Huddersfield Town Hall. Taking part in what was the fiftieth season of these annual get together events in Huddersfield with B & R, in what was billed as a celebratory concert was the Williams Fairey Band. But that, however, wasn't the only and I suppose the real reason for wanting to go to this particular concert. I wanted to hear the legendary cornet soloist Mr Derek M. Garside - one of the finest cornet players of his generation and a man who began his illustrious playing career in his hometown of Brighouse.

Not a Brass Bands England member yet? The organisation has issued a call-out for views and opinions from the wider banding sector. And it’s your chance to win yourself a free membership.

If you currently play in a band or are a part of the brass band community but aren’t currently a BBE member, you can complete the short survey to share your needs and wishes from a representative banding body for England.

For members who wish to share their views, a separate questionnaire has already been circulated to the main contact at each member band.

Kenny Crookston, Chief Executive Officer of Brass Bands England said:

“It’s really important that we as the representative body for bands in England continue to consult with the wider brass banding sector, not just our current members. We aim to provide value both to current members and those still considering joining us while remaining affordable and accessible in everything we offer. This survey will help us to continue to do that in the most effective ways possible.”

Surveys completed before the deadline of Friday 2 April 2021 will be entered into a prize draw, the winner of which will receive an Individual BBE Membership worth £25.

Complete the survey at bbe.band/survey.

Brass Band Conductors’ Association announces 2021 Virtual Conducting Competition The Brass Band Conductor’s Association (BBCA) has announced that it will once again be holding its flagship Conducting Competition, this year as a virtual event, with judging of the three finalists taking place online on June 27, 2021.