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International Focal point award nomination for Brighouse Echoes
April 27, 2023
The critically acclaimed film 'Echoes of the North' which featured a music score played by the British Open champion has been nominated for a prestigious FOCAL International Award.
Brighouse open up for the day
April 15, 2023
If you are around the Brighouse area today why not pop in and find out more about one of the most famous brass bands in the world.
Open Day for Open Champions
March 29, 2023
Brighouse & Rastrick will hold a free open day for supporters and brass band lovers to find out more about their proud history.
Brighouse to showcase their Best of Brass at Morley
March 16, 2023
The British Open Champion will be in entertainment mode in Morley on April 1st.
Cutt above for Brighouse and Grimethorpe classics concert
February 20, 2023
Two Yorkshire heavyweights will join concert forces under Garry Cutt to bring plenty of classic music making to Huddersfield next month.
Purple Reign, Purple Reign...
January 11, 2023
Nobody needed Prince to remind them that 2022 was the year in which Brighouse & Rastrick reigned supreme at the British Open and Brass in Concert.
2022 4BR Band of the Year
December 25, 2022
After a memorable 2022 in which they regained the British Open title after a 44 year wait, Brighouse & Rastrick is the 4BR Band of the Year...
Free Echoes of the North...
December 22, 2022
You can enjoy the evocative link between imagery and music thanks to Neil Brand, the Yorkshire Film Archive and Brighouse & Rastrick Band.
World Rankings — December 2022
December 10, 2022
The latest Band Supplies — 4barsrest Rankings see considerable changes throughout the top 200, but with the top three storming ahead after a busy few weeks of contesting.
On the third day of Christmas...
December 03, 2022
My true love gave to me — the start of 12 days of festive music making from Brighouse & Rastrick Band.
Report & Result: 2022 Brass in Concert Championship
November 19, 2022
Brighouse & Rastrick tangos to victory for the first time since 2007 at the 45th Brass in Concert Sage, Gateshead.
Open champion to bring silent Echoes to life
October 27, 2022
Brighouse & Rastrick will lead the musical accompaniment to the world premiere of an evocative film by composer Neil Brand at the Yorkshire Silent Film Festival.
King looks forward to more title success
October 25, 2022
As Prof David King returns home for a well-earned Winter break — he tells 4BR that he is already looking forward to his return to the UK in 2023.
Champions combine for Hollywood attraction
October 18, 2022
British Open Champions Brighouse & Rastrick welcome National Champions Foden's to bring a touch of Hollywood to Huddersfield this weekend.
Rankings update — October
October 08, 2022
The latest Band Supplies 4barsrest Rankings show some significant movements throughout following the first phase of the busy autumn contesting season.
Brighouse have their cake and eat it...
October 05, 2022
Sometimes it's very nice to eat your words...
Brighouse show off their Bobby Dazzler on the BBC
September 15, 2022
Players from the newly crowned British Open Champion have helped to boost the profile of the band on their main regional television news programme.
Brighouse cheer to support Le Fil title bid
September 07, 2022
Drag Queen Le Fil has been inspired by the music and the fashion of the iconic Brighouse & Rastrick Whit Friday uniform to make a mark in their national title bid...
Brighouse to head to Snape Maltings
August 16, 2022
Brighouse & Rastrick will make a high profile appearance at the famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall later this month.
Trio of new signings at Brighouse & Rastrick
June 22, 2022
The West Riding band welcomes three new players to the ranks.
Death of Mike Hadcroft
June 20, 2022
The death has been announced of former Brighouse & Rastrick cornet player Mike Leon Hadcroft.
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McElligott returns to Brighouse
June 13, 2022
Ian McElligott has made a return to Brighouse & Rastrick to take on the role as Resident Musical Director.
Ewen adds to RNCM workshop day
April 18, 2022
Brighouse & Rastrick baritone player Amy Ewen will be a part of the forthcoming Young Middle Brass workshop at the RNCM in Manchester.
Brighouse honours volunteer service
March 29, 2022
The dedicated commitment of six Brighouse & Rastrick Band stalwarts was recognised at the band's recent annual concert.
Thursday interview with Prof David King
January 27, 2022
We chat with Prof David King about the programme of music he will conduct with Brighouse & Rastrick Band at the RNCM Brass Band Festival this weekend.
