News & archive

New Musical Director Appointment

Following an extensive search over the last few months, Ware Brass are delighted to annouce that they have appointed Jonathan Lockwood as their permanent MD. Jonathan was born in Chatham Kent and started his brass bandin…

Christmas Concert 2023 - Not long to go now.....

Saturday 16th December 2023 - Christmas Concert, Allenbury's Social Club, Harris's Ln, Ware SG12 0DJ 19:00 - 21:30 Come and join us for an amazing evening of your favourite Christmas music featuring favourites such as Sa…

November Show 2023 - 100 Years of Disney!!

Its that time again - November Show Time !! This year the theme is 100 Years of Disney. It's on Saturday 18th November at Ware Drill Hall, show time starts at 18:30 !! Tickets are available from https://warebrassdisney.e…

Awards at our AGM !!

At our AGM last Monday we handed out awards for the Musical Directors award and the Bands Person of the year as voted for by the members. The results were as follows: Butcher Trophy - Musical Director's Award This award …

Ware Brass at Christmas !!

Join us for our 2 Christmas events this year, our Christmas Concert in St.Marys Church on Saturday 10th December at 19:00, followed by our Christmas Singalong where you get to sing your favourite carols, which will be ou…

We're Back - Let's Celebrate !!

Less than 2 weeks until our first show for 3 years at the Drill Hall in #Ware. Join us on Saturday 19th November for ‘We’re Back, Let’s Celebrate!’ Your award winning band will take you on a journey of things to celebrat…

Ware Brass Victorious at ODBBA Entertainment contest !!

The band entered the ODBBA Entertainment contest, held on Sunday 6th November. Playing a lively programme featuring Valero, Live and Let Die, Irish Blessing, Balkan Dance, & Legends of Cyfartha we came away with the foll…

Kit Player / Percussionist required

Know any drummers looking for a band?? Sadly we are looking for a new player, so if you do, please send them our way !!

Phillip Littlemore awarded Honorary Life Member

Ware Brass were proud to name Phillip Littlemore as an Honorary Life Member of the Band at the final rehearsal prior to the L&SC Area Contest where the band were placed 7th. Lisa Huttlestone, Band Chairperson, presented …

Ware Brass Placed 7th @ L&SC 2nd Section Area Contest

Ware Brass were pleased to be placed 7th at the L&SC Area Contest at Stevenage on Saturday 19th March 2022. Despite the band being seriously affected by COVID, their performance of Aeronauts by Goff Richards was commende…

Trombone Section win Best Trombones in L&SC 2nd Section Area Contest

The Ware Brass Trombone section of Adrian Ricketts & Jim Munn were awarded with the Prize for Best Trombone section at the L&SC 2nd Section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 19th March 2022. Despite being a player down du…

New Full time MD from April 2022 Onwards

Ware Brass are delighted to announce that from April 2022 they have appointed Mark Ager as their full time MD. Mark Ager is one of the most successful conductors in the region. He conducted Haverhill Silver Band for 18 y…

Musical Director Update!!

Musical Director Emeritus, Phillip Littlemore We are delighted to welcome the return of Phillip Littlemore as our musical director and he will be at the helm until April 2022. Phillip is stepping in to the role following…

Carols by Candlelight @ Ware Priory - Sunday 19th December

Sun 19th December Christmas Sing Along - Fletchers Lea, Ware Priory (3:30 - 4:30pm) THIS EVENT WILL NOW BE HELD OUTSIDE Join us for Carols by Candlelight in the open-air of the Priory grounds on Sunday, 19th December 202…

New Musical Director required

Sadly due to a change in circumstances for our current MD, Mick, we now have to search for a new MD. So if you or anyone you know are interested, please let us know.

Good news - we are now back rehearsing !!!

Good news everybody, we are now back rehearsing and preparing for our first post Covid gigs in Sepetember. Starting with the Wendens Ambo village day on 4th Sept, followed by a concert in the Ware Priory Gardens on Sunda…

Kapitol Cory Online Brass Band Championships 2021

Ware Brass performed in the 2nd Section of the Kapitol Cory Online Brass Band Championships held on Friday 12th March 2021. This was a virtual contest and involved every member of the band recording their part for 3 piec…

Happy Holidays!!

WareBrass have been busy during lockdown to bring you our Holiday Video - Sleigh Ride !! We hope this brightens up your lives and reminds you that we still exist!! Looking forward to getting back playing for you in 2021!…

Ware Brass Christmas Concert - Saturday 14th December

Ware Brass will be playing their annual Christmas Concert in St Mary’s Church, Ware on Saturday 14th December at 7pm.The music will be full of festive flavour to get you in to that Christmassy mood. Seasonal refreshments…

New MD Appointed!

Ware Brass are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Musical Director, Michael Dawson. Michael is a professional tuba player, conductor and teacher. He studied at the Royal Northern College of Music and on lea…

From the archive

Strictly Ware Brass - Coming Saturday 16th November We are now preparing for our big event of the year. This year the band enter the world of dance with their 'strictly' themed show on Saturday 16 th November. The evenin…

Wendens Ambo - End of Summer Get Together

Come to Wenden Place Farm (opposite the Bell Inn) for an end of summer chance to chat over lunch while listening to Ware Brass play live music. It begins at noon and lasts until 4.00pm. Tickets for this FOWAC (Friends of…

Players Wanted

Ware Brass currently have vacancies on Cornet and Tuned percussion. Please contact Lisa Huttlestone in confidence if you are interested on 07860 163087 or lisa@brassbelle.co.uk.

Joint Concert programme

Here is the programme for the Ware Brass part of our joint concert with Herts County Youth Brass. Come along and enjoy .... La Forza Del Destino Verdi / Wright Seal Lullaby Eric Whitacre Symphony of Marches Gilbert Vinte…

In Concert with Hertfordshire County Youth Brass

Please join us on Sunday 24th February at 7:30pm in the Drill Hall in Ware for our joint concert with the fantastic Hertfordshire County Youth Brass. Tickets are only £10 for adults and the kids go free !! Call 01707 292…

Ware Brass Christmas Singalong

Ware Brass - Christmas Concert

Ware Brass - Dates for your Christmas Diary....

Make sure you add both Saturday 15th December and Sunday 23rd December to your Christmas calendar. Ware Brass will be playing their annual Christmas Concert in St Mary’s Church, Ware on Saturday 15th December at 7pm. Thi…

Ware Brass present - War and Peace

Ware Brass is renowned for their November Spectacular's and this coming November is one of the more poignant. The band will be using this year’s event to commemorate the end of World War 1 as well as music from other tim…

Free Concert in Ware - Saturday 30th June

“French Connection” A musical collaboration to celebrate twinning featuring . . . . On Saturday 30th June 2018 Ware Brass will be giving a joint concert with the Swing Parisis Orchestra at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Chu…