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bRIGHOUSE

Rittchie fits Brighouse euph requirements to a tee

March 22, 2025
There will be an all Scottish euphonium section at Brighouse & Rastrick as the West Riding band welcomes Angus Rittchie.


Brighouse and Tredegar

Brighouse set to welcome Welsh champions

March 20, 2025
A reciprocal cocnert connection will be made by Brighouse & Rastrick and Tredegar in the next few weeks as they strengthen musical friendships with home visits.


Leeds Best of Brass

Brighouse set for Pudsey entertainment

March 13, 2025
Brighouse & Rastrick Band will provide the entertainment as part of the latest Leeds Best of Brass series


Brighouse

All diversions lead to Brighouse

February 26, 2025
If you want to hear the West Riding Band in action on the Area set-work then head to Brighouse this evening.


David Bremner

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with David Bremner

January 24, 2025
We chat to the New Zealand trombone star and conductor about his appearance at the festival as a soloist and at the helm with Brighouse & Rastrick.


Brighouse

New Creative and Artistic lead at Brighouse

January 13, 2025
Prof David King, Dr David Thornton and Ian McElligott will spearhead musical direction and community engagement at the West Riding band.


Tom Smith

Smith double leads Brighouse awards

January 09, 2025
Principal cornet Tom Smith claims a double accolade for his playing with Brighouse & Rastrick Band as Yorkshire challengers look forward to 2025.


Brighouse

Brighouse and Tredegar join for concert brace

January 02, 2025
Brighouse & Rastrick and Tredegar will join forces for concerts in Huddersfield and Newtown in the Spring.


Brighouse

Fond horn farewell and warm welcome at Brighouse

December 04, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick Band has said a fond farewell to horn player Trevor McCormick but welcomes new player Alice Clarke.


Brighouse determined to add to 150 concert total

November 10, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick Band will be adding to the total of its hugely popular Huddersfield concerts for many years to come after celebrating landmark.


Brighouse

Brighouse stars inspire in East Anglia

November 06, 2024
Players from Brighouse & Rastrick Band led the tutoring on the recent East Anglian BBA Brass Training Day in Norwich.


Harriet Kwong

New perc addition at Brighouse

October 30, 2024
RNCM graduate Harriet Kwong joins the percussion team at Brighouse & Rastrick.


Brighosue

Gibson ends 10 year playing link to Brighouse & Rastrick

October 09, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick Band has said farewell to their popular player Sam Gibson.


Brighouse

Brighouse launch into Another World

October 04, 2024
Yorkshire band's latest CD release of Dorothy Gates' music featuring Isobel Daws and Onyx Brass is launched at Royal Albert Hall this weekend and is already on Wobplay.


Brighouse

Fairey to join Brighouse for 150th celebration

September 13, 2024
The most popular band in the event's history returns to help the West Riding celebrations.


Brighouse

Gates closed on exciting recording project

July 13, 2024
The second part of an exciting recording project of the music of composer Dorothy Gates has just been completed with the help of Brighouse & Rastrick Band, Onyx Brass and Isobel Daws.


Martin

Irwin ends on a top note with Brighouse

June 27, 2024
Martin Irwin, one of the finest elite level soprano players has stepped down form his role with Brighouse & Rastrick Band.


Isobel Daws

Daws featured on Gates CD recording

June 13, 2024
Isobel Daws will be featured performing Dorothy Gates' 'Servant of Peace' on a forthcoming CD release by Brighouse & Rastrick Band


Sean Crowther

Crowther heads to West Riding

June 06, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick has announced the signing of the vastly experienced Sean Crowther as their new Eb tuba.


Whit Friday

Report & Results: 2024 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday

May 25, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick and Garry Cutt retains its Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday title with six straight victories


Kings award

King's formal acclaim for Brighouse

March 30, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick Band has been presented with The King's Award for Voluntary Service.


Brighosue

Brighouse tribute to Fryer

March 28, 2024
50 years of dedicated service to the West Riding band was marked with the retirement of stalwart player, administrator and librarian Sheridan Fryer.


Brighouse

Brighouse to reveal Enigma secrets tonight

February 28, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick will host their free open rehearsal this evening ahead of their Yorkshire Regional Championship challenge.


rncm

Cory and Brighouse complete RNCM recording highlights

February 24, 2024
The concert performances of Cory and Brighouse & Rastrick from the 2024 RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay media platform.


Brighouse

Two bands, three choirs and a King's Award for Brighouse

February 07, 2024
The formal presentation of The King's Award for Voluntary Service will be made to Brighouse & Rastrick Band at their Huddersfield concert in March.




British Open

High demand for premium tickets for British Open

June 5 • Premium tickets for the British Open are starting to become increasingly limited — so don't miss out.


Chav Brass

Chav Brass set for serious fun at Whit Friday

June 5 • The scallywags of the Whit Friday circuit will be performing with serious ambition this year as they seek to inspire the next generation with a mix of DJ Sammy and Eric Ball...


Whit Friday

2025 Tameside Whit Friday details confirmed

June 4 • From start times to prize money, contact details and essential information — the details of the Tameside Whit Friday contests have been announced.


EverReady

Enjoy Spring Festival highlights

June 4 • The British Open has produced a special YouTube feature capturing the highlights of the 2025 Spring Festival in Blackpool.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


HYDE BAND

June 5 • WE CURRENTLY HAVE PLAYER VACANCIES FOR BB BASS, BARITONE & EUPHONIUM. Join our friendly 1st Section Band in the New forest, working with our Musical Director: Ben Halstead on a varied programme of concerts and contests. Rehearsals Mon & Thurs 8-10


Besses Boys' Band

June 4 • Besses Boys' Band (1st Section 2026) are looking for SOLO TROMBONE. Rehearsals Monday & Friday 7:30pm-9:30pm at Lady Wilton Hall, Manchester - Good links to M60 ring road and city centre. Fun band with good concert and social balance


Besses Boys' Band

June 4 • Besses Boys' Band (1st Section 2026) are looking for CORNET players (position negotiable). Rehearse Monday & Friday 7:30pm-9:30pm at Lady Wilton Hall, Manchester - Good links to M60 ring road and city centre. Fun band with good concert and social balance


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