It’s hard to know where to begin in recounting the story of the last few days. Weekends like the one just passed are rare indeed and this one will live long in the memory of all who were there (and quite a few who weren’t). If you haven’t already heard, on Sunday 22nd September 2013 […]
Author: tomelliott
Chalvington Flower Show
The band recently performed at the Chalvington Flower Show after it was rained off last year. The sun stayed out for the day and allowed one member of the band to show off her new mohawk hairstyle. Or is that a plant behind her…
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 […]
Cornet player? You know you want to join…
LGB Brass have an immediate vacancy for a front row cornet player who is perhaps looking for a change or a challenge to join our fun, hardworking band. The position is negotiable and offers the opportunity to work with our very experienced MD Ian Stewart and of course the fabulous members of the band! It doesn’t matter if you’ve never played with […]
Daniel does the double
Daniel Starnes was presented with the Most Improved Young Player award by the Mayor of Lewes, Cllr. Mike Chartier at rehearsal on Thursday 9th of May. The award was instigated by the present Mayor during his previous term of office, to encourage and reward the hard work young people put in to learning to play […]
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. […]
Anneka brings us luck again in Stevenage
We’ve done it again! LGB went to Stevenage on Saturday for the London and Southern Counties regional Brass Band Championships. Having drawn number 5, LGB went on to the stage and laid down a marker that was hard to beat. In fact, only one band managed it! Finishing second means we are off to the […]
Congratulations to James Emberley and Milnrow
LGB would like to send congratulations to former member James Emberley – who, with Milnrow Band, placed third in the Championship section at the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool at the weekend. James also happens to be the son of LGB’s soprano cornet, Simon Emberley, and brother to LGB’s flugel player Alex (better known […]
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 […]