News / Leyland
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Top flight boost for Leyland
July 17, 2024
Leyland Band welcomes the signing of the experienced Andrew Lofthouse as their new soprano cornet.
Leyland duo honoured with awards
December 31, 2023
Rebecca Doyle and Andrew Blackledge are honoured for their contributions to Leyland Band during 2023.
Barton becomes new principal at Leyland
December 23, 2023
Lewis Barton become the first major signing of the new Daniel Brooks era at Leyland Band
Brooks returns home to take the baton at Leyland
December 19, 2023
Daniel Brooks returns to his former hometown band as he becomes the new Musical Director at Leyland.
Wyss steps down from Leyland
December 18, 2023
Thomas Wyss steps down from the Musical Director role at Leyland Band after eight years at the helm.
Leyland honoured by euph addition
June 27, 2023
The Leyland Band enjoyed welcoming 90 year old Don Bateman to their euphonium section at their recent Armed Forces concert.
Heart and soul of entertainment celebrated by Leyland
June 07, 2023
A celebration of the wonderful musical life of Richard Evans has helped Leyland Band raise funds for an equally brilliant cause.
Heartfelt tribute to be paid by Leyland
May 29, 2023
The Leyland Band will pay tribute to their iconic former MD as well as raise funds for a great cause.
Leyland head to Morley
November 10, 2022
The Leyland Band takes its turn in the Morley Town Hall 'Best of Brass' spotlight this weekend.
Wyss leads Brass to the Fore in East Anglia
November 09, 2022
Thomas Wyss and members of the Leyland Band recently led a great 'Brass to the Fore' initiative in Norwich.
Culross returns to Leyland
July 05, 2022
The experienced Scottish cornet star returns to Leyland Band for a second tenure as principal cornet.
Banding world to pay its respects to Richard Evans
May 12, 2022
The brass band world will be able to pay its respects to the legendary brass band conductor Richard Evans.
Funeral details for Richard Evans announced
May 04, 2022
The funeral details for the conductor Richard Evans have been released.
Evans death marked on Radio 3
April 27, 2022
The passing of the conductor Richard Evans was noted on BBC Radio 3 this week.
Evans presented with Lifetime Achievement Award
March 18, 2022
The man with the greatest musical swagger in the banding world has been presented with his Lifetime Achievement Award from Brass Bands England
New signings for Leyland
January 05, 2022
The Leyland Band has welcomed a raft of new signings as they look ahead to the 2022 contest season.
East Anglian BBA events cancelled
March 28, 2020
The popular EABBA Solo & Quartet contest and concert to be given by Leyland Band has fallen to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Leyland boost for Area with Swiss signing
February 12, 2020
The talented Swiss trombone champion Jeremie Favre has signed for the band in time for their Area assault.
Leyland appoint student baritone lead
January 31, 2020
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire student Bethan Brown has become the new principal baritone at Leyland Band.
Leyland appoints new solo euphonium
December 31, 2019
Two time Australian champion James Blackford becomes the new solo euphonium at Leyland Band.
Sterling stars take to the stage at Symphony Hall
September 06, 2019
Luke Pallister and Sarah Lenton will take a final bow at the British Open this weekend as they seek pastures new.
Broad role taken on at Leyland
September 03, 2019
Ryan Broad will make his flugel horn debut with Leyland Band at the British Open this weekend.
Heyes reaches last chord with Leyland
February 12, 2019
Brian Heyes has retired from the Leyland Band after giving over 30 years of outstanding service.
