2019
MARCH
Sunday, 24th March
SOLO CONTEST - West Midlands Brass Band Association - STUDLEY
Members of Shipston Town Bands
All day event, Studley High School, Crooks Lane, Studley, Warwickshire, B90 7QX
INFORMATION FOR ENTRANTS: From Band Secretary.
Saturday, 30th March
THE BIG BRASS BAND - CRADLEY HEATH
Shipston Town Bands - Organised by West Midlands BBA
Afternoon rehearsal 2.30 p.m., evening concert at 7 p.m., Salvation Army, Meredith St., Cradley Heath, B64 5EP
INFORMATION FOR ATTENDEES AND SUPPORTERS: From Band Secretary. Massed band conducted by: Dave Lea.
APRIL
Sunday, 7th April
LEICESTERSHIRE B.B.A. SOLO, DUET AND QUARTET CONTEST - LOUGHBOROUGH
Members of Shipston Town Bands
All day event, Loughborough Endowed School, Leicester Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2AQ
INFORMATION FOR ENTRANTS: From Band Secretary.
Sunday, 28th April -
O.D.B.B.A. SOLO CONTEST- WOODSTOCK
Members of Shipston Town Bands
All day event, Marlborough School (MEC), Shipston Road, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1LP
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Details and confirmation from Band Secretary.
MAY
Sunday, 19th May
BANDSTAND CONCERT - WORCESTER
Shipston Town Band
2.30-4.30 p.m., Bandstand, Cripplegate Gate Park, New Road, St. Johns, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4QG
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Members should arrive at 1.45 p.m. to help set-up.
Monday, 27th May - Spring Bank Holiday Monday
SHIPSTON WOOL FAYRE - SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR
Stour Concert Brass
10-10.50 a.m., The Square, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4AG
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Members should arrive at 9.30 a.m. to help set-up.
JUNE
Sunday, 2nd June
BANDSTAND CONCERT - EVESHAM
Stour Concert Brass
2.30-4.30 p.m., Abbey Park, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4ST
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Members should arrive at 1.45 p.m. to help set-up.
Sunday, 9th June
BANDSTAND CONCERT - DROITWICH
Shipston Town Band
2.30-4.30 p.m., Lido Park, Worcester Road, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8AA.
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Members should arrive at 1.45 p.m.to help set-up. A car park is provided, however, this could be full and free street parking is available taking the next turn right passed the Lido car park next to the side entrance.
Saturday, 15th June
SHIPSTON PROMS CONCERT - SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR
Shipston Town Band
7.30 p.m., Townsend Hall, Sheep Street, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4AE
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Arrive at 6.45 p.m. to help set-up.
Sunday, 16th June - Fathers Day
BANDSTAND CONCERT - BROMSGROVE
Stour Concert Brass
2.30 p.m., Sanders Park, Kidderminster Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7JP
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Members should arrive at 1.45 p.m. to help set-up.
Sunday, 23rd June
BANDSTAND CONCERT - EVESHAM
Shipston Town Band
2.30-4.30 p.m., Abbey Park, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4ST
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Arrive at 1.45 p.m. to help set-up, parking is available leaving the centre of Evesham along the A4184 and taking a steep left just before the bridge and following the road the skirts Crown Meadow, some parking is available for band members only at the rowing club, however plenty of parking is available on the Crown Meadow car park.
JULY
Saturday, 6th July
PERSHORE MIDSUMMER BRASS - PERSHORE
Shipston Town Band
All day event, various venues in Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1AF
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Performance times and arrival times for Shipston Town Band are available from the Band Secretary and the postcode given is for the Angel Hotel. Some town centre parking is available, but is also available at the Abbey and other town car parks.
Sunday, 7th July
BANDSTAND CONCERT - DROITWICH
Stour Concert Brass
2.30-4.30 p.m., Lido Park, Worcester Road, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8AA.
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Members should arrive at 1.45 p.m.to help set-up. A car park is provided, however, this could be full and free street parking is available taking the next turn right passed the Lido car park next to the side entrance.
Sunday, 21st July
BANDSTAND CONCERT - ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA
Shipston Town Band
2.30-4.30 p.m., Jephson Gardens, Newbold Terrace, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4EL
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Members should arrive at 1.45 p.m.to help set-up. Car parking is available along the length of Newbold Terrace and other local car parks are available.
Sunday, 28th July
BANDSTAND CONCERT - STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Shipston Town Band
2.30-4.30 p.m., Recreation Ground, Swans Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7LT
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Members should arrive at 1.45 p.m.to help set-up. The postcode is for the Swans Nest Hotel, on Swans Nest Lane, continue passed the hotel and the lane will lead you to the entrance to the Recreation Ground, parking is charged for here at an hourly rate.
AUGUST
Saturday, 10th August
BRAILES ANNUAL SHOW - BRAILES
Stour Concert Brass
All day event, The Show Ground, Brailes, Oxfordshire, OX15 5AS
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Arrival and performance times for members are available from the Band Secretary. The postcode is for the show site, car oar parking is usually provided just passed the site in a field on the left, leaving Brailes.
Saturday, 17th August
TYSOE ANNUAL SHOW - TYSOE
Stour Concert Brass
All day event, The Sports and Recreation Ground, Middle Road, Tysoe, Warwickshire, CV35 0SR
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, 14th September
NATIONAL FINALS - Sections One and Four - CHELTENHAM
Shipston Town Band Entered in Fourth Section
All day event, The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4SH
Sunday, 15th September
NATIONAL FINALS - Sections Two and Three - CHELTENHAM
All day event, The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4SH
OCTOBER
Sunday, 6th October
HARVEST FESTIVAL - GREAT WOLFORD
Stour Concert Brass
10.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m., St. Michael and All Angels Church, Off The Green, Great Wolford, Warwickshire,
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Arrive at 9.45 a.m. to help set-up. Great Wolford is to be found having left Shipston-on-Stour, heading towards Long Compton and is the second right turn out of Shipston.
Saturday, 19th October
AUTUMN CONCERT - SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR
Shipston Town Band
and their very special guests
The Jaguar Land Rover Band
7.30 p.m., Townsend Hall, Sheep Street, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4AE
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Arrive at 6.45 p.m. to help set-up.
Sunday, 20th October
O.D.B.B.A. ENTERTAINMENT CONTEST - WOODSTOCK
Shipston Town Band
All day event, Marlborough School (MEC), Shipston Road, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1LP
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Details and confirmation from Band Secretary.
NOVEMBER
Saturday, 2nd November
WYCHAVON FESTIVAL OF BRASS - EVESHAM
Shipston Town Band
All day event, De Montfort School, Four Pools Road, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 1DQ.
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Details from Band Secretary, bands entry as yet to be confirmed.
Sunday, 10th November
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY - SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR
Shipston Town Bands
Band to meet at Band Hall.
DECEMBER
Sunday, 1st December
CHRISTMAS CONCERT - SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR
Shipston Town Band
7.30 p.m., Townsend Hall, Sheep Street, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4AE
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Arrive at 6.45 p.m. to help set-up.
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List Updated: Thurs., 21st March, 2019
In common with Bands throughout the U.K., the band perform publicly at a number of events inside and out. This list will be updated as performances are announced and details confirmed, (the list is updated regularly to include any changes and amendments). All the events listed are public events and you are welcome to come along and be entertained by the band, as most of the open air events are freely open to the public, however, some engagements that are advertised may carry an entrance fee or parking fees.
