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Lewis Barton

Barton broadcast launches NXTOD series

September 26, 2025
A new series rom NXTOD films will start with a showcase of the recital talents of rising star Lewis Barton.


Leyland

Leyland's turn to bring Best of Brass to Pudsey

April 05, 2025
The penultimate concert of the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series sees Leyland Band bring their brand of entertainment to Pudsey Civic Hall.


Leyland Band

Leyland provide Festive Brass entertainment

December 20, 2024
You can enjoy plenty of festive entertainment from Leyland's recnet concert in Chorley thanks to Next Step Films.


Julien Bayley

New solo euph at Leyland

November 06, 2024
Julian Bayley is the new solo euphonium at Leyland Band


Lofthouse

Top flight boost for Leyland

July 17, 2024
Leyland Band welcomes the signing of the experienced Andrew Lofthouse as their new soprano cornet.


Leyland

Leyland duo honoured with awards

December 31, 2023
Rebecca Doyle and Andrew Blackledge are honoured for their contributions to Leyland Band during 2023.


Lewis Barton

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

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.


Thomas wYSS

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

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.


Leyland Band

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.


Leyland

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

Leyland head to Morley

November 10, 2022
The Leyland Band takes its turn in the Morley Town Hall 'Best of Brass' spotlight this weekend.


EAST aNGLIAN bba

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.


Ian Culross

Culross returns to Leyland

July 05, 2022
The experienced Scottish cornet star returns to Leyland Band for a second tenure as principal cornet.


Richard Evans

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.


Richard

Funeral details for Richard Evans announced

May 04, 2022
The funeral details for the conductor Richard Evans have been released.


Richard Evans

Evans death marked on Radio 3

April 27, 2022
The passing of the conductor Richard Evans was noted on BBC Radio 3 this week.


Ruchard Eavns

Death of Richard Evans

April 22, 2022
The death has been announced of conductor Richard Evans


Evans

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


Leyland

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.


Cancelled

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

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.


Brown

Leyland appoint student baritone lead

January 31, 2020
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire student Bethan Brown has become the new principal baritone at Leyland Band.


Blackford

Leyland appoints new solo euphonium

December 31, 2019
Two time Australian champion James Blackford becomes the new solo euphonium at Leyland Band.




BBE Conference

BBE delegates head to Durham

September 26 • There will be accent on youth at the Brass Bands England Conference in Durham this weekend.


Gavin Higgins

Critics Award for Higgins

September 26 • The latest major accolade for composer Gavin Higgins comes from the critics themselves.


Lewis Barton

Barton broadcast launches NXTOD series

September 26 • A new series rom NXTOD films will start with a showcase of the recital talents of rising star Lewis Barton.


Oldroyd

Oldroyd EVO continues to make its mark on performers

September 26 • The maker says it is attracting interest and customers for instruments with incredible potential.


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Cheltenham Silver Band - Music from the Bandstand, Montpellier Gardens

Sunday 28 September • Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham GL50 1UW


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 2 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Trombone Quartet

Friday 3 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Olney Brass

September 26 • Currently seeking the following players to complete our line up:. Solo Cornet, Soprano Cornet, Flugel Horn & Eb Bass.. We are a friendly and ambitious, 2nd section L&SC area brass band, with a good mixture of concerts, fetes and contests throughout the year


Milton Keynes Brass

September 26 • Required: Solo Euphonium and Solo Horn. We are a championship section band, newly promoted in 2025. We rehearse in Loughton Milton Keynes on a Tuesday night at 7.45pm until 10pm, with extra rehearsals prior to contests or formal concerts.


Hathersage Band

September 24 • BASS TROMBONE. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


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