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Conductor

Gala Concert finale to BBCA Conducting Competition

May 16, 2025
The winner of this year's Brass Band Conductor Association Conducting Competition will be revealed at a special Gala Concert contest finale in Halifax.


McGlynn

McGlynn takes baton at Elland

May 13, 2025
Dave McGlynn has become the new Musical Director at Elland Silver Band.


Halifax

Elland youth and friends pack the pews at Halifax Minster

February 12, 2025
The recent Halifax Minster Youth Band Festival was certainly a great success — with performers enjoying both spotlight and communal music making.


Halifax Festival

Youth showcase at Halifax Minster

December 30, 2024
The NYBBGB Ambassador Ensemble adds to the youth showcase at Halifax Minster in February.


Gareth Brindle

Brindle replaces Baker for Elland Area challenge

December 18, 2024
The experienced Gareth Brindle will take Elland Silver Band at the Yorkshire Regional Championships following the departure of Brett Baker.


ELLAND

New prize winning works to be premiered by Elland

November 28, 2024
A trio of exciting new works have won the recent Elland Silver Band Composer Competition.


prizes

Report & Results: 2024 Elland Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet

October 10, 2024
All ages and abilities enjoyed friendly competition in Elland as popular event returns in musical style.


Elland Silver

Competitors ready for Elland tests

September 20, 2024
70 entrants will head to Elland for the return of a great day of music making.


Elland

Presto response to Elland Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet Contest

August 24, 2024
Players have been quick off the mark to sign up for the return of the popular contest.


Elland

Elland set to host return of Slow Melody competition

July 19, 2024
There is a welcome return for the Elland Silver Band Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet Contest later this year — so make sure you get your lyrical entry in....


Elland

Elland inspires with side by side approach

May 29, 2024
A day of musical inclusivity inspired players of all ages and abilities.


Elland

Elland look to fund future ambitions at new home

April 27, 2024
The Elland Silver Band organisation has ambitious plans to secure its future at a new home.


Elland

Elland Silver Band launch Composers Competition

April 09, 2024
Composers are being invited to submit works to help celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Elland Silver Band organisation.


Elland Silver Youth

Elland celebrate youth championship success

March 28, 2024
Elland Training and Youth Bands returned to Yorkshire with Gold Awards and a title to their name after their appearances at the National Youth Championships.


Elland

Tesco cash boost for Elland's free taster sessions

February 20, 2024
Elland Silver Band has received a grand boost to its great outreach work.


Signings

Elland start to add to strength for Enigma approach

January 20, 2024
Brett Baker and Elland Silver Band has been busy in the transfer market ahead of the Enigma challenge in Huddersfield next month.


Brett Baker

Baker to take baton at Elland Silver

January 09, 2024
Brett Baker is the new MD at Elland Silver as he marks a move to step down from his regular playing role at Black Dyke.


Brooks

Last chord reached for Elland and Brooks

December 17, 2023
The 11 year musical partnership between Elland Silver Band and MD Daniel Brooks has come to an end.


Elland Silver

Elland boost to outreach inspiration

October 12, 2023
The Elland Silver Band organisation has received a financial boost to their efforts in reaching out to potential new local recruits.


Instruments

Elland look to reignite lost love

July 25, 2023
The Elland Silver Band organisation is looking to reignite lost and new passions for playing in a brass band.


Elland Silver

Elland offer six-pack deal in Huddersfield

June 30, 2023
The Elland Silver Band organisation will feature all six ensembles in their annual showcase concert in July.


Ealand

Elland receive cash boost for free initiative

October 21, 2022
Elland Silver Band has been given grant help to inspire local school children to take up brass band instruments.


Elland

Six of the best for Elland

May 06, 2022
The Elland Silver Band organisation will showcase the talents of their six ensembles at a special concert at Huddersfield Town Hall.


Elland

Elland add to the tuba team

June 20, 2021
Sarah Billard is the latest addition to the Yorkshire top section band's line-up as they continue to work on all fronts for the return to action.


Elland

Elland look for help after flood damage

May 16, 2021
4BR talks to Samantha Harrison as the Elland Silver Band organisation looks to quickly recover after a burst pipe floods their bandroom and causes thousands of pounds worth of damage.




Eikanger-Bjørsvik

World Rankings — June update

June 7 • Eikanger-Bjørsvik hits the high note topping the World Rankings after Spring shake-up.


Besson Horizons

New Horizons Exchange links UK and Swiss youth again

June 6 • The Besson Horizon programme will once again see youngsters from the National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland enjoy reciprocal musical trips.


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...


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


Chinnor Silver

June 7 • Our Community Band is meeting on Monday {9th} and would welcome anyone who fancies an extra friendly rehearsal,with coffee and cake involved.. We rehearse in our bandroom at 11am its free and it open to all abilities.. No commitment required.


Epping Forest Band

June 6 • Epping Forest band have a vacancy for solo horn. We are a friendly 3rd section band with a variety of gigs through out the year. We have our own band hut with close to links with London Underground central line and the M11 motorway.


Chelmsford Silver Bnad

June 6 • Front row cornet, solo horn & trombone players. We are a friendly, active non competition band established 75 years performing regularly in Chelmsford & Essex. Rehearsals averaging 26 players on Wednesday evenings at Broomfield Methodist Church Chelmsford


Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist


               

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