*
banner

Imps set to celebrate 80th birthday

The musical heritage of one of the most famous names in British banding will be celebrated next month.

Yorkshire Imperial
  80 years of Yorkshire Imperial musical heritage will be celebrated next month

80 years of the outstanding history of the Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel Band will be marked next month with a special concert in Ossett Town Hall where past and present members will join forces to celebrate their remarkable musical heritage.

The Imps

Formed in 1936 as The Yorkshire Copper Works Band near Leeds, an industrial merger in 1958 created Yorkshire Imperial Metals — creating the name that became famous throughout the banding world — 'The Imps' (seen above in 1978 at the Royal Albert Hall).

In the 1990's David Urquhart Travel stepped into the breach in order to support the band, and has generously backed them for over 20 years.

Achievements

The concert will celebrate their numerous contesting achievements — including British Open, National Championship, Brass in Concert and Yorkshire Area victories.

It is hoped that former players and their legion of worldwide fans will join them for the special event which will feature many of the current band's top class soloists.

The concert will celebrate their numerous contesting achievements — including British Open, National Championship, Brass in Concert and Yorkshire Area victories4BR

Further details:

For further details go to: www.yorkshireimps.co.uk/shop/tickets/

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


NYBBGB

Ticket sales boost for National Youth Bands

July 5 • Tickets for the end of course performances of both the National Children's Band and National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain are bring snapped up quickly.


Tim Mutum

Mutum book gains plaudits to boost sales

July 5 • 'The Brass Band Hall of Fame' is proving to be a popular read — with plaudits helping add further information and insight to Tim Mutum's book.


the cooperation band

World Cup preview for the cooperation band

July 4 • Scotland is still in the draw for the brass band version of the World Cup — and you can hear how they are putting the final preparations in place ahead of Kerkrade.


Tredegar Carys

Essence of Tredegar enjoyed by young euph player

July 4 • 19 year old Carys Rycroft recently enjoyed her prize of a solo spotlight at a rehearsal with Tredegar Band.


Regent Brass - Living Lines

Sunday 5 July • St Saviour's, Pimlico, St.George's Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 5 July • St Alfege Church . Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Brass - Brass on the Grass

Wednesday 22 July • The College Garden, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA


Sherborne Town Band - Free Music in the park

Sunday 26 July • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Sherborne Town Band

July 5 • We have positions available for dedicated players on Euphonium, Cornet and Trombone in our fun, friendly Dorset based band.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

July 4 • The band requires an Eb bass player for our First section band conducted by Jack Fisher. We have a varied and expanding programme of events throughout the year, including our very well attended, themed concerts.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

July 4 • The band requires a Cornet player (Position negotiable) for our First section band conducted by Jack Fisher. We have a varied and expanding programme of events throughout the year, including our very well attended, themed concerts.


Stephen Tighe

ARCM, LDBBA, (Dip)PFS.
Adjudicator / Music Director / Arranger


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd