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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.


Vicar

Tuba mirum...

May 03, 2021
Reverend Canon Hilary Barber sounds the tuba amid the magnificent architecture of Halifax Minster...


Elland

Elland gain extra Canon fire power

April 27, 2021
The Reverend Canon Hilary Barber has become the Yorkshire band's President and potential new tuba star...




SEWBBA

Welsh bands urged to attend Safeguarding seminar

April 2 • A special Safeguarding Training Seminar is to be hosted by the South East Wales Brass Band Association this weekend, with bands urged to attend.


Cheltenham

Cheltenham National Final schedule announced.

April 2 • The weekend of the 13th and 14th September will see 75 bands take to the stage.


Kerkrade

World Music Contest announces test-pieces

April 2 • Works by Jan de Haan, Lucy Pankhurst, Etienne Crausaz, Thierry Deleruyelle and Liz Lane will test bands wishing to be crowned World Champion in Kerkrade next year.


Carlton Brass

95 year old leads Carlton Area celebrations

April 2 • The remarkable Ken Dunkin led the celebrations as CarLton Brass recently won the Midlands Region Second Section title in Bedworth.


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Spring Concert

Saturday 5 April • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver at the Musicals

Saturday 5 April • St Andrew's Church, Rugby CV21 3PT


Rushden Town Band - Hope Spring Concert

Saturday 5 April • Hope Methodist Church, Linnets Lane, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire NN10 8DE


Regent Hall Concerts - The Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 25 April • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Under Gaia

Saturday 26 April • Mansfield Palace Theatre. Leeming Street . Mansfield. Nottinghamshire NG18 1NG


Simon Langton Brass

April 1 • Due to forced retirement - Simon Langton Brass (Conductor Keith Demetriou Twyman) has a vacancy for an experienced back row cornet player. Position is negotiable as is a willingness to share your experience with our next generation of cornet players!


Ibstock Brick Brass

April 1 • Midlands Area Champions IBB have an opening for a full-time Tuba player (position negotiable) . . Ambitious and enjoying a varied concert/contest program, IBB are looking forward to the third section finals 2025. Rehearsals Mon/Thu in Coalville, M1 J22


Ibstock Brick Brass

April 1 • Midlands Area Champions IBB have an opening for an experienced percussionist. . . Ambitious and enjoying a varied concert/contest program, we are looking forward to the third section finals 2025. Rehearsals Mon/Thu in Coalville, close to M1 J22


Phillip Littlemore

GGSM, AoBBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Arranger, Teacher and Publisher


               

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