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Whilst the result may not have been what we wanted, Trentham Brass produced a solid performance of ‘Labour and Love’ at the Buxton Contest today. Well done to all the soloists whose performances found favour with the adjudicator.

Buxton Contest 2017


It was a privilege to be the guests of the Stoke Male Voice Choir at their Annual Gala Concert, held in Longton on April 29th. Playing a new repertoire for 2017, the audience enjoyed hearing ‘Labour and Love’ along with great solo’s and a duet. We look forward to sharing with […]

Concert with Stoke on Trent Male Voice Choir


Trentham Brass produced a creditable performance of ‘Darkwood’ by Dan Price at this year’s Midlands Area Contest to maintain their position in the top half of the 3rd Section. The piece proved to be a good test for all bands. Well done on the performance, and thanks to everyone for […]

Area Contest 2017



The band had a busy but enjoyable month performing at a number of Christmas events. The results of our hard work was that this became the most financially successful month in our history – money that helps support the band in it’s work throughout the year.     Events included: […]

December 2016


Towards the end of 2016 Trentham Brass Band made an early morning appearance on BBC Radio Stoke. On 28th November a group of players descended on Central Hall at 7-50am. John Acres from BBC Radio Stoke joined them soon after 8. He had been given the challenge of learning to […]

Challenge Acres


Trentham Brass set off early on Sunday 20th November, 2016 to take part in the Leicestershire Brass Band Association Contest in Loughborough. Having given a creditable performance, everyone was thrilled to be placed 3rd in the Third Section out of 8 competing bands. Well done to everyone! A special mention […]

Leicester Contest 2016



On Saturday 29th October, 2016 the band played at the Moat House Hotel on Festival Park, providing entertainment for the Royal Lancers Regimental Association Dinner (Stoke-on-Trent Branch). A very enjoyable evening was had by all concluding with hearty singing to Stable Jacket and Land of Hope and Glory. Well done to […]

Royal Lancers Regimental Dinner


Due to a recent hack on our website, a number of our blog posts have either been removed, or had to be removed due to inappropriate comments. We will work to re-post previous entries as soon as possible, but please bear with us as we seek to secure our website. […]

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Trentham Brass Band were proud to support Stone Council in recognising and celebrating the Gold medal winning feats of Joe Clarke. What a wonderful opportunity to play in front of thousands who lined the streets of Stone along with around 5000 in the park. Paula and John were interviewed on […]

Golden Day in Stone



On Tuesday August 23rd, Sky News visited our band room in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. They were covering a story on ‘Bagpipers Lung’  and following up on the possible links with brass players. A small group performed for the camera and MD Mike Caveney discussed intrument cleanliness with the Sky reporter. A […]

Sky News talks to Trentham Brass