Ho! Ho! Ho! Tom and Chris are full of Christmas spirit and festive fun for their latest podcast.
The latest podcast is a festive one from Chris and Tom
Sunday, 21 December 2025
It's a Christmas Special for the award nominated duo of Tom Smith and Chris Robertson, as the Brighouse boys entertain us with their usual mix of everything from favourite Christmas pieces and cheese advent calendars to the TNB All Star Band trombone section — and some nicely played carols and tunes…
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December 21 • You can relive the time when the Brighouse & Rastrick Band very nearly pipped Paul McCartney to the Number 1 spot on Top of the Pops this Christmas.
December 17 • . Wantage Concert Brass (First Section) are looking to fill the positions of Solo Euphonium, First Baritone and Bass Trombone ASAP. Rehearsals are on Tuesday and Friday, 7:30-9:30pm, led by their dynamic MD Daniel Hall..
December 16 • Merry Christmas from Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting Band near Southport. We are looking for experienced players to strengthen our euphonium, trombone and bass rows. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30 in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR4 8BL.
December 15 • We are a hard-working, positive and welcoming brass band, proudly inclusive and open to players of all experience levels. As we prepare for the forthcoming Regional Championships, we currently have a vacancy for a Solo Cornet player.
