Lewes Glynde and Beddingham Brass are delighted to announce that Graham Peters has agreed to take on the role of Band President as Dennis Wilby steps down from after 13 successful years. Peter Cowlett, band chairman, gave thanks on behalf of the band to Dennis, adding that LGB Brass had grown from strength to strength […]
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Scrooge comes to town!
The Lewes Glynde and Beddingham (LGB) Brass Band performed ‘A Christmas Carol’ with a twist (!) last Saturday at the All Saints Arts Centre in Lewes – three narrators telling Dickens’ story accompanied by a variety of Christmas music, from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker to Howard Blake’s Walking in the Air. Put together by Ian Stewart, LGB’s […]
MD recognised in Lewes Award Ceremony
Congratulations to our MD Ian Stewart, who was awarded a Lewes Civic Award from Lewes Town Council in the Arts category in a ceremony at Lewes Town Hall in April 2015. Ian was presented with his award by the Mayor of Lewes, Councillor Dr Micheal Turner. Dr Turner was pleased to present the Civic Awards to […]
LGB Brass proud to commemorate Sussex Victoria Cross heroes
LGB Brass were proud to be invited to play at the two recent Victoria Cross ceremonies in Sussex. Sidney Woodroffe is commemorated on a new war memorial at Lewes Library which was opened by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex, Peter Field at a ceremony on 30 July 2015 Cuthbert Bromley was honoured with the laying of […]
LGB Brass welcomes guest MD
Whilst our hard working MD Ian was having a well deserved holiday, the band were delighted to be conducted by Marc Yarrow for 2 rehearsals. Marc is an award winning Musical Director and Conductor and is currently resident MD for Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus, and is Head of Singing for The Theatre Workshop Stage School. As […]
Come and hear Gordon Campbell in concert with LGB
You are hereby cordially invited to our forthcoming concert, featuring Gordon Campbell in an evening of Big Band music and Brass Band favourites. Gordon is one of the country’s leading trombone players, has been lead trombone in the BBC Big Band since 1984, and has played along side (among others) Shirley Bassey, Ella Fitzgerald and […]
Band + fireworks = great night out
Get your tickets while you still can folks – this Saturday marks a highlight of the LGB calendar – ‘Proms in the Paddock’. If you fancy an evening of great music, all topped off with fireworks (in traditional Lewes style), then get yourself down to the Paddock in Lewes on Saturday night. Gates open at […]
August nostalgia on Eastbourne Bandstand
During the summer season the list of bands performing on Eastbourne Bandstand usually has a familiar ring to it. But this year, on Sunday, August 11th, a new name will appear, The Royal Corps of Transport Association Concert Band. This will be a name unfamiliar to regular bandstand patrons and even to many local musicians. […]
Calling all groupies
LGB would like to invite you to an open rehearsal to listen to the band in our final preparations for a big competition in Stevenage. We will be competing against 14 other bands, all playing the same piece of music! The piece is called “Hollywood!” and it’s by Goff Richards. It’s not your usual testpiece […]
Band has busy Remembrance Day
Sunday 11th November was, for obvious reasons, a very busy day for the band. Adam Kearley, LGB’s bumper, represented the band in the Memorial Garden in Newhaven, playing the Last Post and Reveille; Phil Goldsmith was out doing the honours with the Royal British Legion in East Dean, whilst the rest of LGB took part […]