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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.
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 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.
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 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.
New perc addition at Brighouse
October 30, 2024
RNCM graduate Harriet Kwong joins the percussion team at Brighouse & Rastrick.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
King's formal acclaim for Brighouse
March 30, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick Band has been presented with The King's Award for Voluntary Service.
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 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.
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.
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.
New perc signing at Brighouse
January 12, 2024
The West Riding band welcomes a new addition to their percussion section ahead of a busy 2024.
Irwin heads the award winners as Brighouse look ahead to 2024
January 09, 2024
Star sop player Martin Irwin lead the way with the silverware at Brighouse & Rastrick's awards night.
Robertson enhances Besson link
November 22, 2023
The Brighouse & Rastrick euphonium star becomes a Besson Artist.
Brighouse & Rastrick to receive King's Award
November 14, 2023
The most famous public subscription band in the world to be presented with The King's Award for Voluntary Service.
Leading trio to head inaugural Elgar Festival of Brass
November 09, 2023
Brighouse & Rastrick, Cory and Foden's will provide the music making at the first Elgar International Festival of Brass next year.
