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16 Oct 2023

Enderby Band are delighted to announce two special live performances of the classic Raymond ...

04 Aug 2023

Enderby Band are very excited to be pairing with another local band, The Melton Band, to give this joint concert on Sunday 24 September 2023 at 15:00 at Melton Theatre (LE13 0HJ). Afternoon concerts are great for all the ...

28 Jul 2023

After 19 years of dedicated service, Trevor Hounsome has taken his final bow as musical director of Enderby Youth Band. Working tirelessly with hundreds of young people over his tenure and in recognition of his outstanding service to youth ...

04 Jul 2023

Enderby Band are pleased to announce that they have been invited to perform at the prestigious International Malcolm Arnold Festival in October. The festival is an annual celebration of the Northamptonshire-born composer’s life and works through concerts, presentations ...

09 May 2023

"We don't want to see the band die - it would be an ...

30 Nov 2022

Enderby Band are pleased to welcome two new players to the ranks: Sadie Baxter, Cornet Sadie has recently moved from Portsmouth back to the local area to be closer to family and friends, along with her husband and two young ...

04 Oct 2022

Enderby Youth Band were treated to a night off at the start of ...

21 Sep 2022

Enderby observes National Moment of Reflection At 7.45pm on Sunday 18th September, local residents and ...

30 Jun 2022

Steve Phillips to take the helm at Enderby Enderby Band is pleased to announce that after a competitive audition process, Steve Phillips has been appointed as their new musical director. Steve comes from a Salvation Army background and initially studied ...

18 Mar 2020

Due to the ongoing situation regarding Corona virus and in line with current guidance from the Government, and Brass Band England, the Management of the Enderby Band Organisation confirm that all band rehearsals and engagements are immediately cancelled for ...

23 Feb 2020

The Enderby Band Organisation gathered its masses together on the evening of 22 February at Leicester Lions Rugby Club for its annual awards evening.  All bands within the organisation were represented and numerous awards given out in recognition ...

19 Feb 2020

An Update From The Enderby Band As its been a little while since our last update, we thought it time to let you know how the Enderby Band rounded off a busy and successful 2019 with a musical explosion. December ...

14 Nov 2019

Where to see the Senior Band over the Christmas period: ...

14 Nov 2019

Enderby Band are pleased to announce an expanded series of three concerts for ...

03 Jun 2019

SIGN UP NOW for the Enderby Band Organisation Training Weekend 2019 Saturday 21st and ...

17 May 2019

It was another successful year at The Midlands Beer & Brass on the Grass ...

08 Apr 2019

Enderby Band are pleased to welcome Daniel Thompson to the Solo Trombone seat. Daniel started playing the Trombone at the age of 7 at the Sunderland Millfield corps of the Salvation Army.  At 13 he became a member of the Territorial Youth Band, the ...

16 Mar 2019

Enderby Band Oranisation President, Garry Sleath, reflects on the Midlands Area win. On Saturday 10th March, I spent an unforgettable evening celebrating with members of the Enderby Senior Band who just a few hours earlier had been crowned Midlands ...

09 Mar 2019

Enderby Band have been crowned Midlands 1st Section Champion Band, after winning the ...

28 Jan 2019

Congratulations to Chris Oddy! Our Youth Band Solo Cornet player, Christopher Oddy has had ...

01 Dec 2018

Updated: 01/12/18 Enderby Band are looking for the following players: BBb Bass We are a hard-working and sociable band and are looking for committed players to join us. We rehearse in our own band room close to J21 M1 and with ...

01 Dec 2018

It's Christmas time, so Enderby Band will be out spreading cheer thoughout the festive season. We will be out performing throughout the festive season, ending with our usual tours around the streets of Enderby on Christmas and Boxing ...

20 Oct 2018

Enderby Band have achieved more contest success after winning the Bolsover Festival of ...

22 Sep 2018

In March of this year the Senior Band were one of three Midlands ...

30 Aug 2018

Enderby Band are delighted to announce three new signings in the run up to preparation for the National Finals at Cheltenham in September. Charlie Denney – Solo Trombone Charlie started playing aged 12 at school and at 17 he gained ...

06 Aug 2018

A number of players from the Enderby Band Organisation, including ten players from ...

03 Jul 2018

Rising star Christopher Oddy of the Enderby Youth Band  claimed no less than ...

01 Jul 2018

Enderby Band were delighted to receive an invitation to perform with the Leicestershire ...

28 Jun 2018

Enderby Band are delighted to announce two new signings just in time for the summer concert period, giving them plenty of time to settle in before the band takes part in the National Finals at Cheltenham in September. Colin Allen ...

02 Jun 2018

On Friday 25th May the Enderby Youth Band made the trip to take ...

10 May 2018

The Enderby Band regretfully announces that they have accepted the resignation of Musical Director, Simon Gresswell. Simon brought a wealth of playing experience with him and the Band have taken on board his comments and assistance and have reaped ...

28 Apr 2018

On Sunday 22nd April, Enderby Youth Band took part in the National Youth ...

14 Mar 2018

Members of the Senior Band are celebrating another fantastic contest result after being ...

14 Mar 2018

Regular visitors here will have noticed a new look for our website. We decided the 'old' site needed a little sprucing up so we have been working hard in the background over the last few months with our ...

06 Dec 2017

EBO President, Garry Sleath writes about recent sad events: Many thanks to all players past and present, officers and friends for their various contributions to Jo Small's funeral today. l know it meant a great deal to John, Chris, ...

20 Nov 2017

The Senior Band is celebrating yet another fine performance and result after gaining 2nd place at the Leicestershire Brass Band Association contest. The result completes a stellar year on the contest field for the band with wins at ...

05 Nov 2017

The Senior Band are celebrating a terrific day's work at Wychavon Festival of Brass last weekend (28th October). Entered in both the First and Championship Sections the band were looking to round off a highly successful summer performing ...

08 Oct 2017

Enderby Band are reflecting on a pleasing day out at the Bolsover Festival of Brass entertainment contest. The contest is live streamed to the World via the internet thanks to the efforts of First Art Group and the ...

20 Sep 2017

Over 70 young brass players recently enjoyed a rewarding weekend of brass playing at Lutterworth College at a youth brass band training event organised by the Enderby Youth and Junior Bands. Regular members of Enderby were joined by players from other local youth bands, ...

07 Sep 2017

Enderby Youth Brass Training Weekend update Enderby Youth and Junior Bands weekend training course is fast approaching, and with the new term about to start, there is no better way for young brass players to get their lips back ...

07 Sep 2017

Enderby Bands enjoy a weekend of international music making. Enderby Band has recently had the pleasure of hosting Brass Band de Remiremont (France) for a weekend of international music making.  Remiremont is a small town in the Vosges region of ...

24 Jul 2017

A Welcome return by Brass Band De Remiremont The Enderby Band Organisation is delighted to be hosting a visit from the Brass Band De Remiremont next month and are very much looking forward to a joint concert with them in Hinckley. Players ...

09 Jul 2017

Enderby Band have achieved a historic hat trick of wins at the Shirebrook Entertainments Contest. Playing against six other bands, including local favourites Shirebrook Miner’s Welfare Band, and Championship Section Blidworth Welfare Band, the contest was held on ...

06 Jun 2017

The newly formed Enderby Apprentice Band performed their first public performance at Newbold Verdon Methodist Church on 20th May 2017, where they shared the concert with the Enderby Wind Band. Since the band formed on 5th April they have ...

06 Jun 2017

Enderby Wind Band were delighted to be welcomed back to perform at the Newbold Verdon Methodist Church on 20th May 2017. Under the direction of Assistant Musical Director Aaron Vogel, the band performed a wide variety of music from ...

23 May 2017

Ten players from Enderby Youth Band entertained a 2,000 capacity full house at the De Montfort Hall on Friday 19th May.  They joined pop/rock star Tom Chaplin, the lead singer of Keane, on his solo UK tour.  The band ...

18 May 2017

Enderby Youth Band Due to extra rehearsals and contests, the first couple of months of 2017 were very busy for the Youth band.  In January the band travelled to Butlin’s in Skegness for the National Mineworkers’ Open Brass Band ...

11 May 2017

Enderby Senior Band is delighted to announce that Simon Oates has been appointed in a brand new role of Associate Conductor. Simon is the former Musical Director of the Foss Dyke Band, leading them for a two-year period of ...

01 May 2017

Enderby Band is pleased to announce a new look euphonium line. Susanna Blamire joined the band just before the Area contest in March and she has recently been joined by Bob Stradling. Having spent most of her childhood in ...

23 Apr 2017

EBO President, Garry Sleath gives us some thoughts on another highly successful Organisation Concert. Hello all, I can't let the moment pass without saying a few words about last night's St George's day Enderby Bands Organisation collective concert. I know ...

24 Mar 2017

We are pleased to announce that we are forming two new bands within the Enderby Band Organisation, an Apprentice Wind Band and a Big Band.  Apprentice Band The Apprentice Band is starting on 5th April at 6.30am and will be ...

15 Mar 2017

Members of the Senior Band, along with their conductor Simon Gresswell, are celebrating after a fine 4th placing at the Midlands Regional Championships, held on Saturday March 11th. For the second year running, the band was drawn very early ...

18 Dec 2016

Leicestershire-based Enderby Band are delighted to announce two new signings to bolster their solo cornet bench. Skye Wilson joins the band on 3rd Solo Cornet and Josie Allen joins as the band’s new Principal Cornet.   Skye is currently studying ...

30 Sep 2016

Leicestershire-based Enderby Band is pleased to announce that Andy Gray has joined them on solo trombone. Andy is a very experienced player having played previously with the Hammonds Sauce Works, Yorkshire Imperial and Black Dyke bands during the ...

22 Sep 2016

The Enderby Band are pleased to announce a number of changes to their personnel as they prepare for a busy autumn period. Recently the band said farewell to two young members as they leave to continue their studies at ...

20 Sep 2016

Enderby Youth and Junior Band were proud to organise and host a training weekend for our players and other young brass players at Lutterworth College on September 17th and 18th. Over 80 young brass players (of which more ...

15 Jul 2016

Enderby Senior Band under the musical direction of Simon Gresswell are celebrating after winning Shirebrook Entertainments Contest last weekend. Playing a diverse programme of music including three original compositions, the band lifted the trophy for the second year ...

06 Jul 2016

Enderby Youth and Junior Bands are pleased to announce that Yamaha have generously provided significant funding to cover the tuition costs of a team of expert Neo Brass tutors to lead a Youth Brass Band Training weekend at ...

12 May 2016

The Enderby Bands Organisation is celebrating after another highly successful trip to the Wood Farm Brewery Entertainment Contest. The contest has been supported by the organisation since its inception and once again, three of Enderby’s five bands entered. ...

13 Apr 2016

Members of the Enderby Bands Organisation set off a mammoth fund raising effort in fine style on Saturday April 9th. All five bands within the organisation appeared in a massed bands concert to raise funds for a new ...

27 Feb 2016

Enderby Band is delighted to receive the news that a show in which the band appeared has raised almost £9000 for charity. The show, titled ‘We’ll Meet Again’ was held in November last year at Leicester’s Curve Theatre ...

17 Feb 2016

Another opportunity to get involved in playing a brass instrument with Enderby Junior Band. Please share and encourage everyone who fancies a try to come along and have a go                   ...

17 Feb 2016

Enderby Youth Band competed in the “Action Medical Research Youth Brass Band Entertainment Festival of Great Britain” on Sunday February 14th 2016. The competition, which was held in the Opera House at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, showcased ...

17 Feb 2016

On Sunday January 17th the Youth Band travelled to the Butlin’s Mineworkers Championships held in Skegness. We were delighted to achieve an excellent 3rd place, which equals our best result in this contest. The programme consisted of the march, ...

27 Jan 2016

Former Youth Band and Senior Band principal cornet, Thomas Lane-Spouge, to join The Band of the Royal Marines. Thomas Lane-Spouge has recently completed his initial military training at The Royal Marines Commando Training Centre in Lympstone, Devon and has ...

24 Jan 2016

Members of all of the Enderby Bands Organisation’s (EBO) five bands met on Saturday 9th January 2016 for their annual awards and social evening. The evening marked the organisation’s traditional year end and offered an opportunity for everyone ...

09 Dec 2015

The Junior, Youth and Concert Bands' Festive season is under way with many  local appearances over the next few weeks. They can be seen at Fosse Park and Sainsbury's (Grove Farm) on various dates throughout December. For further details ...

28 Nov 2015

Once again in 2015, Enderby Senior Band will be out and about bringing seasonal cheer to the good people of Leicestershire during the month of December. Alongside dates at Tesco and Leicester Forest East services, members of the ...

21 Nov 2015

It is with a great deal of sadness that the Enderby Bands Organisation announces the death of their President Neil Townsend. Neil has been incumbent as President of the Organisation for 25 years and we will be forever ...

07 Nov 2015

Enderby Band is celebrating after continuing their impressive run of contest form at the Wychavon Festival last week. Since appointing Simon Gresswell as Musical Director earlier this year the band have become champions of the Shirebrook Brass in the ...

30 Sep 2015

The Enderby Band is pleased to announce the signings of Rob Wilshaw and Matt Capaldi in preparation for a busy year end. Rob will take the solo trombone seat and brings a wealth of experience with him. Originally from ...

05 Sep 2015

Enderby Band is preparing for an exceptionally busy year end, which includes two prestigious concerts at two of Leicester’s finest venues. On November 11th, the band will form part of the ‘We’ll Meet Again’ concert to be held ...

05 Sep 2015

The Senior Band have recently had to say goodbye to two members of its cornet section. Caroline Tighe, who has been playing repiano cornet since joining the band in 2011, has been a committed and valuable member of the ...

28 Aug 2015

Enderby Junior, Youth and Concert bands are holding an Autumn Fair at Enderby Institute to raise funds for the organisation, which is a registrared charity The event will take place on Saturday 12th September from 2.30 - 5pm at ...

12 Jul 2015

Simon Gresswell’s tenure as musical director of the Enderby Band started in the best possible fashion after the band were awarded 1st place in the inaugural Bolsover Brass in the Bandstand contest. The band played a varied 30-minute ...

10 Jul 2015

The Enderby Band is pleased to announce the signing of Kate Salter on first horn and James Harris on BBb bass. Kate brings with her a wealth of Championship Section experience, having played with several top flight bands in ...

12 Jun 2015

The Enderby Band is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Gresswell as Musical Director. Simon, who is a Yamaha Neo artist and a tuba player of some renown, hails from the banding heartland of Queensbury, Yorkshire, has enjoyed ...

21 May 2015

The Enderby Bands Organisation is celebrating after a highly successful day at the Wood Farm Brewery Contest, held on Saturday 16th May. Three different Enderby Bands competed in the sixteen band field, taking players from four of the ...

16 Apr 2015

Enderby Senior Band is pleased to announce the signing of three new players, as it looks forward to a new era. Filling the vacant 2nd horn seat is Neil Orton. Neil is returning to playing after a two year ...

22 Mar 2015

Enderby Band (Midlands 1st Section) seek applications for the post of Musical Director. This is a major opportunity to lead an ambitious, self-funding band, which is keen to build on the success of the past two years. For full ...

21 Mar 2015

Enderby Senior Band has regretfully accepted the resignation of Musical Director, Simon Jones. This has been brought about by Simon’s increasing work commitments. Simon’s resignation brings to an end a period of considerable success for the band under ...

17 Feb 2015

Enderby Youth Band recently completed our annual visit to the Action Medical Research Youth Brass Band Entertainment Festival of Great Britain. This year we opted for a programme with a strong topical theme – the discovery of Richard ...

17 Feb 2015

Enderby Youth Band’s first contest outing of 2015 was to the Butlin’s Youth Brass band Championships in Skegness. The band performed a programme consisting of the march “Death or Glory”, the hymn tune “Crimond”, the cornet solo “Be Thou ...

17 Feb 2015

On Saturday February 14th, Enderby Youth Band was delighted to accept an invitation to play before the results ceremony at the UniBrass event at the University of Warwick. UniBrass is the annual University Brass Band Championships, which are ...

01 Feb 2015

This September marks the 10th Anniversary since the Windband was formed. To celebrate we are planning an extra special concert on 26th September – check out our calendar for more details. Greg Hayes - Band Chairman said; The concert will ...

20 Jan 2015

On the weekend of the 16th to 19th of January the Senior Band made their now annual pilgrimage East to the Butlin's Skyline Resort in Skegness to compete in the Butlin's Mineworkers Championships. The Championship is now in ...

11 Jan 2015

The annual Enderby Bands Organisation (EBO) awards evening took place on Saturday 10th January at Braunstone WMC. The evening is a chance for members and supporters of all five bands within the organisation to reflect on the previous ...

05 Jan 2015

Enderby Youth Band to Celebrate Richard III Enderby Youth Band are preparing to perform a programme of music to celebrate the 2015 interment of Richard III in Leicester Cathedral at a prestigious national brass band festival. The competition is the Action ...

10 Dec 2014

Members of the Enderby Senior Band are reflecting on a pleasing end to the year’s activities, and are looking forward to using the recent run of good contest results to build as they prepare to defend their 1st ...

24 Nov 2014

The Enderby Youth and Concert bands joined forces on Sunday 23rd November 2014 to compete in the unregistered section of the Leicester Brass Band Association Contest wehere they finished top of the pile after tremendous playing. There were 9 ...

24 Nov 2014

Being part of our Youth Band is not just about coming along to rehearsals and playing an instrument.  No, alongside playing great music, making new friends, being part of a team and having fun there is the chance ...

23 Nov 2014

On Sunday 23rd November, Enderby Band travelled to Loughborough to defend their title at the Leicestershire Brass Band association contest. Playing George Lloyd's tricky English Heritage the band took the stage to a full hall, right at the end of ...

21 Nov 2014

On Monday 15th December, the current Midlands First Section Champions, Enderby Band will be presenting a concert full of festive cheer to celebrate the Christmas period and reflect on what has been an incredibly successful year for the ...

14 Nov 2014

Music for Youth Schools Prom 2014 Thomas Lane-Spouge, one of our solo cornet players, has recently taken part in the Music for Youth Schools Prom at the Royal Albert Hall. Playing with the Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra (LSSO) it was ...

10 Oct 2014

The Wind Band started its 2014/2015 season and the beginning of the band’s 9th anniversary in a concert, hosted by Newbold Verdon Methodist church, with a sell-out audience of which many had not heard of a windband before, ...