Cold Ash BrassJun 4, 20202 minA day with the best band in the world... Virtually!On the 30th May I was one of approx 80 bandsman from 14 countries to attend Cory's inaugural Virtual Brass Day. This was the latest...
Cold Ash BrassMay 14, 20202 minBand Update and BBE's SurveyI hope you are all safe and well! I just wanted to write to you all with a brief update, especially regarding the latest updated...
Cold Ash BrassMar 27, 20201 minLockdown BandingEDIT: 15/4/20 The Video was posted to Youtube last week and has been brilliantly well received, thanks to all who took part and work...
Cold Ash BrassNov 20, 20191 minMy moment of radio fameWhen Matt approached me about doing a radio interview with Radio Berkshire about our Thatcham Arts Festival Concert my immediate answer...
Cold Ash BrassMar 14, 20191 minCold Ash strengthen their ranks ahead of StevenageLovely surprise to be featured on 4barsrest before the contest this weekend...! https://www.4barsrest.com/news/detail.asp?id=37542 "Cold...
Cold Ash BrassNov 7, 20182 minLest We ForgetHaving been taking part in the Remembrance Sunday commemorations for what must be nearly 30 years now, I am all too familiar with the...
Cold Ash BrassJul 21, 20183 minThe Comeback KingI haven't always played in brass bands. In fact, prior to joining Cold Ash Brass in Autumn 2015 I hadn't played at all for more than a...
Cold Ash BrassJan 2, 20181 minThe ContestWell it’s got to that time of year again. Pieces released. Adjudicators set. Now just the agonising wait until you come off that stage...
Cold Ash BrassSep 28, 20173 minConfidence, Fun, Challenge, Success and Family. What Banding Means to Me!The first brass band in the UK was thought to be formed in 1809 in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester and is still in existence today. The...
Cold Ash BrassJun 9, 20172 minPromotion!Brass bands, more so than any other type of amateur music-making group, have a history of competing against each other, and competitive...
Cold Ash BrassJan 2, 20171 minContest RehearsalsAs we approach the Regional Contest in March we step up our rehearsal schedule. Here are all the dates for all of our rehearsals, please...
Cold Ash BrassJan 2, 20171 minMust be Contest Season!January has arrived and that means only one thing to Banders, Contest Season! The panel have selected Darkwood by Dan Price for our...
Cold Ash BrassNov 18, 20161 min It's beginning to feel a lot like...Christmas? Oh yes, decorations are starting to pop up, John Lewis' animated dog is pulling at heartstrings, and brass band rehearsal...
Cold Ash BrassNov 3, 20161 minNew FacesAs we head into the Christmas season with the area contest just around the corner, I'd like to say how fantastic it is to see the band...
Cold Ash BrassSep 8, 20161 minSummer Barbeque"Let's have a BBQ" they said, "it will be fun" they said.....and it was, so much so we all forgot to take any pictures. Thanks go to...