08/06/2026
💙 Thank You For The Music 💙
As the dust settles on the band’s successful weekend of music-making in France, we now turn our attention to the reality that a musical chapter has ended. This weekend in France marked the band’s final contest performance under the baton of Professional Musical Director Allan Withington.
Our partnership with Allan has been one underpinned by musicianship and friendship. Allan has shared his musical passion and integrity wholeheartedly and every musician that has played under him has felt the respect, warmth and wisdom he exudes.
On the contest stage, even when the results did not deliver, the music always spoke, leaving audiences appreciative and fulfilled. And that was always the goal…play with passion.
The last few years of working with Allan have been inspiring and one of the most important musical chapters of the band’s history, where it has pushed the boundaries of music and programming, especially at Brass in Concert.
Thank you from everyone at Team Frickley to Allan and his wonderful wife Kirsten, who has also been such an integral part of our team, and always will be.
But we will leave the final word with il Maestro himself. In his departing words to the band, Allan said: “Thanks everyone for a great show of spirit during the weekend. It was a privilege to have been part of your story for the last few years. Good luck in the future and hang on to your passion.”
This we will absolutely try and do.
…and onto the next chapter we go… Watch this space…
