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New players boost BD1 Area preparations
February 12, 2025
There have been new player signings in the ranks of BD1 Brass in Yorkshire
Skipsey return brings six pack boost
January 28, 2025
Six new players join the ranks of City of Bradford Band ahead of Area challenge.
Hobbins returns to top role at City of Bradford
July 31, 2024
The experienced Alan Hobbins returns to City of Bradford Band as principal cornet and associate conductor.
Skipsey returns to Bradford
June 25, 2024
Lee Skipsey has returned as conductor to the City of Bradford Band
Bradford partnership with Ryan ends
June 20, 2024
The musical partnership between City of Bradford Band and conductor Matt Ryan has come to an end.
Eddison to make welcome Yorkshire return
February 28, 2024
Gordon Eddison will be enjoying his return to the stage at Huddersfield this weekend with City of Bradford Band
Porthouse takes lead at Bradford
December 18, 2023
Harry Porthouse takes on the principal cornet role with City of Bradford Band.
Ryan takes the lead at City of Bradford
July 25, 2023
Matthew Ryan becomes the new Musical Director of City of Bradford Band.
Another step towards the top for BD1 youngsters
February 06, 2023
The young players of BD1 Brass in Yorkshire are looking forward to their next Regional Championship challenge under conductor Ryan Watkins.
Brindle to lead Bradford
January 07, 2023
The experienced Gareth Brindle will lead City of Bradford Band at the Yorkshire Area and Grand Shield contests.
New principal lead at City of Bradford
November 18, 2022
Talented student Adam Scaife has become the new principal cornet of City of Bradford Band.
Collaboration of styles welcomes monarch to Bradford
November 15, 2022
Members of the City of Bradford and BD1 Bands and the Punjabi Roots Academy recently welcomed Charles III to Bradford.
Just what the Doctor ordered...
July 31, 2022
City of Bradford has enjoyed a boost to the health of their cornet section with the signing of Amy Hiles.
Report & Result: 2022 Senior Cup
May 07, 2022
City of Bradford conquers Hubert Bath's 'Freedom' to claim the Senior Cup honours as the promotion spots to the Grand Shield are secured by Skelmanthorpe, Ashton-under-Lyne, Dalmellington and Aveley & Newham.
City of Bradford add youth and experience
October 17, 2021
The Yorkshire band has busy busy signing up playing talent as they look ahead to a busy few months.
Bates takes helm at City of Bradford
June 28, 2021
Jonathan Bates becomes the new Musical Director at City of Bradford and BD1 Brass.
Skipsey reflects on Bradford journey
May 29, 2021
4BR catches up with Lee Skipsey following the announcement that he has stepped down as Musical Director of the City of Bradford Band — an organisation he helped inspire on its own journey to amazing success.
City of Bradford bring festive joy with Church link
December 21, 2020
The City of Bradford Band has linked up with the Bishop of Bradford to bring festive musical joy and stunning scenery to a special on-line service.
New trio join BD1 for 2020
December 22, 2019
Three new players have joined the ranks of BD1 Brass in time for the start of the 2020 contest year.
New Day breaks at City of Bradford
December 21, 2019
City of Bradford Band has announced the appointment of Neil Day as their new principal cornet.
2020 heralds new arrivals at City of Bradford
December 05, 2019
New players will be making their way to the City of Bradford organisation this Christmas
Eddison Snr to light up First Blast
June 29, 2019
Father takes over from son to carry on the great musical work at the First Blast development band at City of Bradford.
New players for attractive City of Bradford
June 29, 2018
Lee Skipsey and the City of Bradford Band are on the recruitment trial — with three new players already joining the ranks.
Bradford's flower power draws the celebs
May 23, 2018
An ensemble from the City of Bradford Band recently enjoyed a blooming good time representing Yorkshire at the Chelsea Flower Show
