Archived Conducting Diary

Archived conducting diary

2024

1st Feb - Rehearsal with Black Country Brass, South Gornal Royal British Legion, Dudley.
Visiting conductor: Iain Masson

2020

25th April - WBA 'Big Blow' Midland Play Day in Four Oaks - cancelled

27th Jan - 7.30pm - 9.15pm Rehearsal, Sutton Coldfield Wind Orchestra.
Guest conductor Iain Masson.

7th Jan 2020 - 7.30pm - 9.15pm Rehearsal with Sutton Coldfield Wind Orchestra.
Guest conductor Iain Masson.

2018

12th Aug 18 - 12:30pm - 2.45pm Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road, Dudley, UK

West Midlands Concert Band performs at the Black Country Living Museum (BLACK COUNTRY)

Guest Conductor Iain Masson

11th Feb 18 10.30-1.00pm King Henry VIII School, Coventry, 10.30-1.00pm

Warwick Orchestral Winds rehearsal with Iain Masson (WARWICKSHIRE)

Visitor: Iain Masson

2017

7th Oct 17 2.00-5.00pm The Plough at Wollaston, Stourbridge

West Midlands Concertina Group (guest session leader) (BLACK COUNTRY)

Visiting composer/conductor Iain Masson

2016

24th Sep 16 10.30am St. Martin's Church in the Bullring, Birmingham

City of Birmingham Brass Band - 2016 BARRA (Birmingham Air Raids Remembrance Association) Service (CENTRAL BIRMINGHAM)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

24th Jul 16 11.00am NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM, Alrewas, Lichfield District, United Kingdom

City of Birmingham Brass Band - National Memorial Arboretum - British Korean Veterans Service (STAFFORDSHIRE)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

16th Jul 16 7.30pm Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College, Belgrave Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom

City of Birmingham Brass Band 'Pop-up Proms' 2016 (special guest Andrew Wilson - singer) (CENTRAL BIRMINGHAM)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

9th Jul 16 Ironbridge Gorge

City of Birmingham Brass Band - Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival 2016 (SHROPSHIRE)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

26th Jun 16 12.00-3.00pm Trentham Estate and Trentham Gardens, Stone Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8JG.

City of Birmingham Brass Band at Trentham Gardens on the Trentham Estate (STAFFORDSHIRE)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

12th Jun 16 1.00pm Stratford-upon-Avon Bandstand

City of Birmingham Brass Band - Stratford-upon-Avon Bandstand (WARWICKSHIRE)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

20th May 16 Saddleworth & District

City of Birmingham Brass Band inaugural trip to Whit Friday Marches in Saddleworth (GREATER MANCHESTER)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

15th May 16 Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses

City of Birmingham Brass Band : Bands in the Gardens at Birmingham Botanical Gardens (CENTRAL BIRMINGHAM)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

14th May 16 Villa Park, Aston Villa F.C.

City of Birmingham Brass Band : Cancer Wellbeing Day, Villa Park (CENTRAL BIRMINGHAM)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

23rd Apr 16, 7.30pm Hall Green Baptist Church

City of Birmingham Brass Band : 'Swing Into Spring' (SOUTH EAST BIRMINGHAM)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

12th Mar 16, morning Nicholas Chamberlaine College, Bedworth

City of Birmingham Brass Band - 3rd Section Midland Area Championships contest (WARWICKSHIRE)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

8th Feb 16, 7.30pm Wylde Green United Reformed Church

Rehearsal with Enigma Brass Ensemble

Visiting conductor: Iain Masson

Iain conducts City of Birmingham Brass Band at Wetherspoon Figure of Eight pub on Broad Street Birmingham with Christmas carols and flashmob through the bar.

2015

19th Dec 15, afternoon Severn Valley Railway - Arley

City of Birmingham Brass Band performs at Arley Station for Santa Steam Special ticket holders! (WORCESTERSHIRE)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

17th Dec 15, 2.00pm 'Figure of Eight' pub, Broad Street, Birmingham

City of Birmingham Brass Band: JD Wetherspoon Brass in the Beer Garden (for CLIC Sargent charity) (CENTRAL BIRMINGHAM)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

12th Dec 15, 7.30pm Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College, Highgate, Birmingham.

City of Birmingham Brass Band : 'A Very Merry Brassmas!' (CENTRAL BIRMINGHAM)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

5th Dec 15, 3.30pm Moseley Village Green

City of Birmingham Brass Band plays at Moseley Village Christmas Lights Switch-on 2015 (SOUTH BIRMINGHAM)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

5th Dec 15, 11.00am The Water's Edge (Bandstand), Brindleyplace Birmingham

City of Birmingham Brass Band : Carols in Brindleyplace (CENTRAL BIRMINGHAM)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

21st Nov 15, 7.30pm Hall Green Baptist Church, Hall Green, Birmingham

City of Birmingham Brass Band : 'Autumn Finale' (SOUTH EAST BIRMINGHAM)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

7th Nov 15, 2.00pm The Plough pub at Wollaston

West Midlands Concertina Group (guest session leader) (BLACK COUNTRY)

Guest conductor: Iain Masson

24th Sep 15, 10.30am St. Martin's Church in the Bullring, Birmingham

City of Birmingham Brass Band - 2015 BARRA (Birmingham Air Raids Remembrance Association) Service (CENTRAL BIRMINGHAM)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

18th Jul 15, 7.30pm Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College, Highgate.

City of Birmingham Brass Band 'Pop-up Proms' 2015 (CENTRAL BIRMINGHAM)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

19th Apr 15, 2.00pm Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses, 2-4pm

City of Birmingham Brass Band : Bands in the Gardens @ Birmingham Botanical Gardens (CENTRAL BIRMINGHAM)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

18th Apr 15, 7.30pm Hall Green Baptist Church, Hall Green, Birmingham

City of Birmingham Brass Band : 'Spring Fling!' (SOUTH EAST BIRMINGHAM)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

7th Mar 15 - morning Nicholas Chamberlaine College, Bedworth

City of Birmingham Brass Band - 3rd Section Midland Area Championships contest (WARWICKSHIRE)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

2014

20th Dec 14 afternoon Severn Valley Railway - Arley

City of Birmingham Brass Band performs at Arley Station for Santa Steam Special ticket holders! (WORCESTERSHIRE)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

14th Dec 14, 11.00am Cadbury World, Bournville

City of Birmingham Brass Band Christmas at Cadbury's World, Bournville (SOUTH BIRMINGHAM)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

13th Dec 14, 11.00am Cadbury World, Bournville

City of Birmingham Brass Band Christmas at Cadbury's World, Bournville (SOUTH BIRMINGHAM)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

29th Nov 14, 7.30pm Hall Green Baptist Church, Hall Green, Birmingham.

City of Birmingham Brass Band presents 'Winter Wonderband!' (SOUTH EAST BIRMINGHAM)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

20th Sep 14, 10.30am St. Martin's Church in the Bullring, Birmingham

City of Birmingham Brass Band plays for the 2014 BARRA (Birmingham Air Raids Remembrance Association) Service (CENTRAL BIRMINGHAM)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

6th Sep 14, 7.30pm Maxstoke Castle

City of Birmingham Brass Band plays for 'Maxstoke Remembers': A WW1 Themed Evening.

Iain Masson debut concert as Musical Director of City of Birmingham Brass Band. (WARWICKSHIRE)

Maxstoke Castle, Coleshill Read the review: https://coleshilldrama.org.uk/2014/09/23/hugely-successful-performance-at-maxstoke-castle/

Musical Director: Iain Masson

12th Jul 14 - St. Mary's Church, Alveley.

Alveley Village Band - A Summer Concert (SHROPSHIRE)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

6th Jul 14 Mary Stevens Park bandstand

Alveley Village Band on Mary Stevens Park Bandstand (BLACK COUNTRY)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

5th Jul 14 Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College, Highgate, Birmingham.

City of Birmingham Brass Band at the JCC Arts Festival 2014 (CENTRAL BIRMINGHAM)

Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College, Highgate, Birmingham.

Guest conductor Iain Masson

11th Apr 14 Birmingham Council House, Victoria Square

The People's Orchestra performs at the RIBI 89th Annual Conference - Birmingham (CENTRAL BIRMINGHAM)

Principal Conductor: Iain Masson

6th Apr 14 West Bromwich Town Hall

The People's Orchestra 2nd Birthday Concert (SANDWELL)

Principal Conductor: Iain Masson

15th Feb 14 Lichfield Guildhall

The People's Orchestra 'Love Concert' (STAFFORDSHIRE)

Principal Conductor: Iain Masson

9th Feb 14 Royal Leamington Spa Town Hall

The People's Orchestra 'Love Concert' (WARWICKSHIRE)

Principal Conductor: Iain Masson

2012

9th Dec 12, 7.00pm St. Mary's Church, Alveley

Alveley Village Band : A Family Christmas Concert (SHROPSHIRE)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

6th Oct 12, 7.30pm Wednesbury Central Methodist Church

West Midlands Concert Band Concert at Wednesbury Central Methodist Church (SANDWELL)

Guest conductor: Iain Masson

22nd Sep 12 Alveley Recreation Ground

Alveley Village Band at Alveley Scarecrow Festival (SHROPSHIRE)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

21st Jul 12, 7.30pm St. Mary's Church, Alveley, 7.30pm.

Alveley Village Band : 'Music for a Summer Evening' (SHROPSHIRE)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

14th Jul 12, 2.00pm Chelmarsh Village Green

Alveley Village Band performs at the Chelmarsh Fete (SHROPSHIRE)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

7th Jul 12, 2.00pm Ditton Priors village green

Alveley Village Band performs at Ditton Priors Fete (SHROPSHIRE)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

24th Jun 12 2.30pm Himley Hall

Alveley Village Band plays at Himley Hall (STAFFORDSHIRE)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

5th Jun 12 2.00pm Alveley Recreation Ground, Alveley

Alveley Village Band performs at Alveley Village Fete (SHROPSHIRE)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

2nd Jun 12 7.00pm Bodenham Arboretum

Alveley Village Band presents 'A Diamond Jubilee Concert' - A Musical Extravaganza with Proms Finale (HEREFORDSHIRE)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

6th May 12 2.00pm Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses

Alveley Village Band on the Bandstand! (CENTRAL BIRMINGHAM)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

28th Apr 12, 7.30pm St. Michael's Church, Wolverhampton

West Midlands Concert Band - Queen's Jubilee Concert at St. Michael's Church (BLACK COUNTRY)

Guest Conductor: Iain Masson

21st Apr 12 12.00pm Market Square, Wolverhampton

West Midlands Concert Band on Market Square, Wolverhampton (BLACK COUNTRY)

Guest Conductor: Iain Masson

2011

11th Dec 11 7.30pm St. Mary's Church, Alveley, 7.00pm

Alveley Village Band : A Family Christmas Concert (SHROPSHIRE)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

10th Dec 11 6.30pm All Saints' Church, Royal Leamington Spa

Royal Spa Brass - Carols by Candlelight - with All Saints' Church Choir (conductor Julian Parkin) in aid of Myton Hospices (WARWICKSHIRE)

Guest Conductor (brass band): Iain Masson

6th Dec 11, 7.30pm The Band Factory, Leamington Spa

Rehearsal with Royal Spa Brass (WARWICKSHIRE)

Guest Conductor: Iain Masson

25th Nov 11, 5.00pm Bridgnorth Town House

Bridgnorth Christmas Lights Switch-on with Alveley Village Band! (SHROPSHIRE)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

12th Oct 11, 7.30pm Venue information lost

West Midlands Concert Band indoor concert (venue and information record lost) (BLACK COUNTRY)

Guest Conductor: Iain Masson

6th Oct 11, 7.30pm Iain Masson rehearsal with WMCB, YWCA Warstones, Wolverhampton

West Midlands Concert Band (BLACK COUNTRY)

Guest Conductor: Iain Masson

21st Sep 11, 7.30pm Iain Masson rehearsal with AD Concert Band

AD Concert Band (SOLIHULL)

Stand-in conductor: Iain Masson

17th Jul 11 2.30pm Brinton Park, Kidderminster

Alveley Village Band at Brinton Park, Kidderminster (WORCESTERSHIRE)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

16th Jul 11, 2.00pm White Lodge Alveley

Alveley Village Band at White Lodge

Musical Director: Iain Masson

9th Jul 11, 2.30pm Bayton Church Fete

Alveley Village Band at Bayton Church Fete nr. Far Forest

Musical Director: Iain Masson

26th Jun 11, 2.00pm St Mary's Street, Bridgnorth

Alveley Village Band at St. Mary's Street Open Gardens, Bridgnorth

Musical Director: Iain Masson

8th May 11 2.00pm Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses

Alveley Village Band on the Bandstand!

Musical Director: Iain Masson

9th Apr 11, 7.00pm Far Forest Village Hall

Alveley Village Band at the Far Forest Village Hall. Ticket £6 includes buffet.

Musical Director: Iain Masson

2010

18th Dec 10, 7.00pm Royal Leamington Spa (The Band Factory)

Royal Spa Brass - A Christmas Concert

Musical Director: Iain Masson

17th Dec 10, 7.30pm Codsall Village Hall, Codsall

West Midlands Concert Band concert at Codsall Village Hall

Musical Director: Iain Masson

12th Dec 10, 7.00pm St. Mary's Church, Alveley

Alveley Village Band : A Family Christmas Concert

Musical Director: Iain Masson

27th Nov 10, 7.30pm Springdale Methodist Church, Warstones Road

West Midlands Concert Band at Springdale Methodist Church

Musical Director: Iain Masson

20th Nov 10, 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church, Attleborough

Bedworth Symphony Orchestra 'Winter Concert'

Conductor: Iain Masson

30th Oct 10, 6.30pm The Spa Centre, Royal Leamington Spa

Royal Spa Brass 'Spooky! A Halloween Concert' at the Royal Spa Centre.

Musical Director: Iain Masson

2nd Oct 10 7.30pm Beckminster Methodist Church, Bradmore

West Midlands Concert Band at Beckminster Methodist Church

Musical Director: Iain Masson

29th Aug 10 2.30pm West Park bandstand, Wolverhampton

West Midlands Concert Band on West Park bandstand

Musical Director: Iain Masson

8th Aug 10 2.30pm Brunswick Park, Wednesbury, 2.30-5pm

West Midlands Concert Band plays at Brunswick Park

Musical Director: Iain Masson

1st Aug 10, 2.00pm Bantock House and Park

West Midlands Concert Band at Bantock House and Park, Wolverhampton

Musical Director: Iain Masson

25th Jul 10, 2.30pm Redhouse Park, Sandwell

West Midlands Concert Band at Redhouse Park, Sandwell

Musical Director: Iain Masson

18th Jul 10, 2.00pm Bourton, Much Wenlock

Alveley Village Band Bourton plays at Much Wenlock

Musical Director: Iain Masson

16th Jul 10, 7.30pm St. Mary's and St. Chad's Church, Church Road, Brewood,

West Midlands Concert Band at the Brewood Music Festival

Musical Director: Iain Masson

11th Jul 10, 2.30pm Mary Stevens Park Bandstand Stourbridge, 2.30-5pm

Alveley Village Band at Mary Stevens Park Bandstand Stourbridge

Musical Director: Iain Masson

4th Jul 10, 2.00pm Tettenhall Village Green

West Midlands Concert Band at Tettenhall Village Green

Musical Director: Iain Masson

3rd Jul 10, 7.30pm St. Mary's Church, Alveley, 7.30pm

Alveley Village Band : A 20th Anniversary Celebration

Musical Director: Iain Masson

27th Jun 10 2.00pm Jephson Gardens and Leamington Spa Botanical Gardens

Royal Spa Brass - Music in the Gardens - Jephson Gardens and Leamington Spa Botanical Gardens

Musical Director: Iain Masson

12th Jun 10, 12.30pm Abbey Fields, Kenilworth

Royal Spa Brass at the Kenilworth Lions Grand Charity Show

Musical Director: Iain Masson

30th May 10, 2.30pm Himley Hall

Alveley Village Band at Himley Hall and Park

Musical Director: Iain Masson

8th May 10, 7.30pm All Saints Church, Leamington Spa

Royal Spa Brass - 'Heroes and Villains' - A concert supporting the African Oyster Trust

Musical Director: Iain Masson

27th Mar 10, 7.30pm Far Forest Village Hall

Alveley Village Band at Far Forest Village Hall, Wyre Forest

Musical Director: Iain Masson

20th Mar 10, 7.30pm Nicholas Chamberlaine Technology College, Bedworth

Bedworth Symphony Orchestra - A Spring Concert

Guest Conductor: Iain Masson

2009

19th Dec 09, 7.00pm Warwick Castle

Royal Spa Brass at Carols at Warwick Castle (with the Choirs of St. Mary's)

Musical Director (brass band): Iain Masson

13th Dec 09, 7.00pm St. Mary's Church, Alveley

Alveley Village Band presents 'A Family Christmas Concert'

Musical Director: Iain Masson

6th Dec 09, 7.30pm The Saddlers Club, Walsall

Alveley Village Band - Charity concert at Walsall Football Club friends and supporters at The Saddlers Club

Musical Director: Iain Masson

4th Dec 09, 10.30am Blakebrook Special School

Outreach education morning with the Alveley Village Band - AVB performs at Blakebrook Special School, Kidderminster with interactive talk on the musical instruments.

(closed to public)

Musical Director: Iain Masson

4th Dec 09, 2.00pm Alveley Village Primary School

Alveley Village Band performs at Alveley Village Primary School, Kidderminster with interactive talk on the musical instruments.

Musical Director: Iain Masson

28th Nov 09, 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church, Attleborough.

Bedworth Symphony Orchestra 'Winter Concert'

Conductor: Iain Masson

3rd Oct 09, 7.00pm Severn Valley Country Park

Alveley Village Band : An evening of music from Stage & Screen with a Proms-style Fireworks Finale at the Severn Valley Country Park

Musical Director: Iain Masson

6th Jul 09, 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church, Attleborough

Bedworth Symphony Orchestra 'Winter Concert'

Conductor: Iain Masson

16th May 09, 11-12, 3-3.30pm Weston Park

Alveley Village Band at the British Heart Federation Fundraising Day at Weston Park

Musical Director: Iain Masson

2008

14th Dec 08, 7.00pm St. Mary's Church, Alveley

Alveley Village Band presents 'A Family Christmas Concert'

Musical Director: Iain Masson

12th Jul 08, 7.00pm Severn Valley Country Park

Alveley Village Band 'Fireworks Spectacular' summer concert at the Severn Valley Country Park

Musical Director: Iain Masson

17th May 08, 2.00pm Alveley Recreation Ground

Alveley Village Band at the St. Mary's Spring Fair

Musical Director: Iain Masson

25th Apr 08, 2.00pm Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses

Alveley Village Band on the Bandstand!

Musical Director: Iain Masson

2007

16th Dec 07, 7.00pm St. Mary's Church, Alveley

Alveley Village Band presents 'A Family Christmas Concert'

Musical Director: Iain Masson

22nd Sep 07, 7.30pm St Leonard's Church, Bridgnorth

Alveley Village Band at St. Leonard's Church, Bridgnorth

Musical Director: Iain Masson

15th Sep 07, 2.00pm Hope House, Alveley

Alveley Village Band at Hope House, Alveley

Musical Director: Iain Masson

7th Jul 07, 7.30pm Severn Valley Country Park

Alveley Village Band 'Fireworks Spectacular' summer concert at the Severn Valley Country Park

Musical Director: Iain Masson

24th Jun 07, 2.00pm St Mary's Street, Bridgnorth

Alveley Village Band performs at St. Mary's Street Open Gardens, Bridgnorth

Musical Director: Iain Masson

17th Jun 07 Dudmaston Hall, Quatt

Alveley Village Band - A Summer Concert at Dudmaston Hall

Musical Director: Iain Masson

12th May 07 Alveley Recreation Ground

Alveley Village Band - St. Mary's Church Spring Fayre

Musical Director: Iain Masson

14th Apr 07, 7.30pm St. Matthew's Church, Rugby

Heart of England Co-Operative Concert Orchestra : 'A Musical Evening' (in aid of Casa Re-pm Centre for Street Children Beira, Mozambique)

Guest Conductor: Iain Masson

2004

3rd Apr 04, 7.30pm Parish Church of St. Peter, Harborne, Birmingham.

Birmingham Concert Orchestra - Concert for MSA charity for Midland People with Cerebral Palsy

Conductors: Dr. Roy S. Lehrle and Iain Masson

2003

22nd Dec 03, 3.00pm Heathers Care Home Cannock

Junior Brass Ensemble of Streetly performs for residents at the Heathers Care Home

Founder and Musical Director: Iain Masson

21nd Dec 03, 7.00pm St. Columba's Church, Banners Gate

Junior Brass Ensemble of Streetly Christmas Concert at St. Columba's Church, Banners Gate

Founder and Musical Director: Iain Masson

14th Dec 03, 7.00pm St. Mary's Church, Alveley.

Alveley Village Band presents 'An Alveley Village Band Family Christmas Concert' with guest conductor Iain Masson.

Guest Conductor: Iain Masson

13th Dec 03, 7.30pm Elmwood UR Church, Birmingham

Birmingham Concert Orchestra - Concert at Elmwood UR Church, Birmingham

With thanks to a generous donation from the Midlands Co-operative Society Ltd.

Conductor: Dr. Roy S. Lehrle Assistant Conductor: Iain Masson

21st Jun 03, 7.30pm Bedworth Civic Hall

Bedworth Symphony Orchestra - 'Postcards from Europe'. An evening of music in a feast of international flavours

Conductor: Iain Masson

9th Jun 03, 2.45pm Birmingham Conservatoire, Adrian Boult Hall

Birmingham Conservatoire Student Recital - Robert Smith Trumpet Recital (soloist)

Student Conductor: Iain Masson

17th May 03, 12.00pm Alveley Recreation Ground

Alveley Village Band plays at the Alveley Fete.

Guest conductor: Iain Masson

5th Apr 03, 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church, Attleborough

Bedworth Symphony Orchestra - Suite of Kitchenettes for Orchestra and Narrator (Iain Masson) world premiere

Composer / Conductor: Iain Masson

2002

30th Dec 02, 7.30pm Attleborough Church, Nuneaton

Bedworth Symphony Orchestra - 'Winter Concert' at Attleborough Church, Nuneaton (debut concert)

Conductor: Iain Masson

15th Dec 02, 3.00pm House on the Hill, Rosemary Hill Road

Junior Brass Ensemble of Streetly at 'House on the Hill' - A Christmas Concert

Founder and Musical Director: Iain Masson

13th Jul 02, 7.30pm Aldridge Youth Theatre, Aldridge

The New Streetly Youth Orchestra presents its Gala Concert 2002