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11/03/2026
A beautiful Tribute to our Vicki
The Gazette and Herald Malton today ran a wonderful article in tribute to our very special Dr Victoria Smith-Collins.
Forever missed and never forgotten.
https://www.gazetteherald.co.uk/news/25925169.tributes-made-dr-victoria-smith-collins-swinton/
09/03/2026
Commonwealth Commemoration Day
Our own Flugel Player, Esther Pashby, swapped instruments to perform The Last Post as part of the Commonwealth Day commemoration service in Scarborough. We are very proud of all our band members who support our local community in lots of differnt ways!
08/03/2026
International Women's Day
We at Simply Brass would like to extend a heartfelt well done to all the banding ladies that took part in the Brassettes Scratch Band performing for Assets IWD event in Stockton. Here is our very own Clare Avery representing all the strong, creative women of Simply Brass!
02/03/2026
Cliff Hicks as MD for the evening
We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to our very good friend Cliff Hicks, for taking the baton this evening. We all, as ever, thoroughly enjoyed the evening and had a lot of fun playing his original compositions/arrangements!
16/02/2026
Dr Victoria Smith-Collins 1975-2026
It is with great sadness we have to announce that our beloved solo horn player and friend, Victoria Smith-Collins, lost her long and brave fight with cancer on 15th February.
Following her return to the UK, Vicki joined Simply Brass in June 2022, having previously played with Swinton Band, Rothwell and the National Youth Band of Great Britain. She soon established herself as a soloist within the band and always brought a smile to concerts and rehearsals.
Vicki was first diagnosed with cancer in 2013 and, despite the cancer returning a few years later, she remained positive and was still playing up to the end of 2025
Vicki was not only a band member but true friend to many and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Sending our condolences to her family and friends.
06/02/2026
Announcement of our New Musical Director
Simply Brass are delighted to announce the appointment of Sally Mansell as our new Musical Director. Sally has extensive experience in brass bands as both a conductor and player and we very much look forward to this new partnership!
03/02/2026
Panto Stardom for our very own Clare Avery
Our multi-talented horn player and librarian is treading the boards as Priscilla, the Evil Queen of the Fairies in Sleeping Beauty on 6th and 7th February. The Beggars Bridge Players are performing their annual pantomime in Glaisdale - seats for the Friday are all sold out but there are still a few left for Saturday! We wish her all the very best.
06/01/2025
Denise Baker
We Welcome Denise to Simply Brass.
Denise is returning to playing after a long break.
The band are delighted she has decided to join us on the Cornet ranks on 3rd Cornet.
06/06/2024
80th D Day Anniversary, Alma Square, Scarborough
Our talented Flugelhorn player Esther Pashby played the Last Post at todays 80th D Day Anniversary
at Alma Parade, Scarborough
29/02/2024
New Band Jacket & Tie
The Band should look smart for our up and coming Concerts in our new Jacket & Ties.
Thank you to Laughing Whale Print & Embroidery of Whitby for supplying them and giving a Fantastic Service.
06/02/2024
Scarborough Lions Club
The Band would like to thank Scarborough Lions Club for their recent donation for the purchase of new Music. Many, Many Thanks
15/01/2024
Janet & Philip Archer
The Band would like to welcome Husband & Wife, Janet & Philip Archer to play for the band, Janet on Tutti Solo Cornet and Philip on 2nd Baritone. Having relocated from Manchester and now living in Brompton by Sawdon, near Scarborough they are both looking forward to playing for us.
12/09/2023
Chris Ridgway
The band would like to welcome Chris Ridgeway to play for the band on Drums. Chris previously played with Local Bands and is looking forward to playing regular in Brass Bands again. Welcome Chris.
12/09/2023
David Hook
Having stepped down as our Drummer David Hook has moved onto Cornet and has taken up the 3rd Cornet Position. Great to see you still in the band Dave and thanks for all the hard work and excellent playing you did on percussion for us.
07/05/2023
1st Concert of 2023
Well we performed our first concert of the season to a packed house at The Orangery, Sewerby Park Hall, Bridlington on Sunday 7th May 2023. The concert was well received by our audience and we received some great comments afterwards along with rapturous applause and a standing ovation.
Thank you to our guest players: Andy Grace, Tina Lyons and Cliff Hicks. You can listen to a few of our pieces on the Media section of this website.
23/01/2023
Andy Maxwell
Last Night we said farewell to Andy Maxwell, our Principal Euphonium player. Andy & Naomi are expecting their first child and Andy obviously wants to spend some precious time with their new baby which is due very soon. The band would like to thank Andy for his commitment and playing ability whilst he has been with Simply Brass and hope he may return at some point in the future. We Wish Andy & Naomi all the very best for the future.
23/01/2023
Mark Sephton
The band would like to welcome Mark Sephton to the position of 2nd Euphonium. Mark currently plays with The Local Salvation Army Band in Scarborough and Brass Impact. Welcome to the Simply Brass Family. The band would also like to thank Andy Maxwell who has done a great Job for the band on Principal Euphonium who is leaving us at the end of January to take on daddy duties pending the arrival of their new baby in the next few months.