Rumours are rife that the Winter merry-go-round of player and conductor changes has started.

Conductor change

Although not officially confirmed yet, 4BR understands from sources close to the bands that at least one major conductor has been replaced and a number of players are on the move to and from top ranked outfits in Yorkshire, the North West and Wales.

Major announcements

4BR has been told that major announcements could be made in the next 24 hours.