Lofthouse 2000 'B' and 'C' Bands recently opened the doors to their first ever ‘Band Music Cafe'.

New influx

The day, aimed at attracted a new influx players old and new, experienced or beginners, resulted in over 20 brand new brass and percussion musicians taking part.

Great day

Senior Band MD, Andrew Whitaker told 4BR: "We never expected such a good response to the Music Cafe. You always worry if people are going to attend these events, but it was a great day of music making and meeting new players.

Everyone worked really hard and the results were fantastic. The feedback has all been extremely positive and we already looking to organise the next one!"

Everyone worked really hard and the results were fantastic. The feedback has all been extremely positive and we already looking to organise the next one!MD, Andrew Whitaker

Starter band

The new recruits aged from 5 to 55 took up a mixture of different instruments from percussion to plastic trombones and will now become part of the Lofthouse C' Band.

The new starter band of the organisation is conducted by Helen Phillips with everyone now geared towards putting on a performance later this year.