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Yorkshire Imps

Dual euph arrival boosts Imps

June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Imperial has boosted its euphonium ranks with the arrival of the experienced duo of Toni Durrant and Liz Wood.


Yorkshire Imps

Imps enjoy boundary busting with musical explorations

April 22, 2026
Yorkshire Imperial Band has been making exciting musical connections to reach out to new audiences.


Yorkshire Imps

Imps look for a helping hand...

February 18, 2026
Yorkshire Imperial is looking for a new signing or two — but you don't have to be able to play an instrument.


instruments

Imps amnesty for returnees

December 03, 2025
If you find an unfamiliar something in the back of a wardrobe or under the stairs when looking for the Xmas decorations this year — it may well belong to Yorkshire Imperial Band


Ian McEligott

McElligott takes the helm at Yorkshire Imps

May 13, 2025
The experienced Ian McElligott has become the new MD at Yorkshire Imperial Band.


McEllitott

McElligott to lead Imps to Yorkshire Area

January 23, 2025
The experienced Ian McElligott will lead Yorkshire Imperial's Royal Albert Hall qualification drive in Huddersfield.


Garry Hallas

Hallas ends Imps partnership

December 22, 2024
The five year musical partnership between Garry Hallas and Yorkshire Imperial Band has come to an end.


Yorkshire Imps

Accidents put pay to Imps Bolsover appearance

September 27, 2023
Yorkshire Imperial are not able to compete at the Bolsover Festival of Brass competition this weekend due to a run of awful luck.


Death

Death of Ann Thorpe

June 14, 2023
The death has been announced of the popular Yorkshire Imperial Band supporter and administrator Ann Thorpe.


Ian Craddock

Death of Ian Craddock

November 13, 2021
The death has been announced of the former Yorkshire Imperial Metals euphonium player Ian Craddock.


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Death of Peter Kitson

April 08, 2020
The death has been announced of the conductor, adjudicator and educator, Peter Kitson.


Gresswell

Imps and Gresswell part company

March 15, 2019
The musical partnership between Yorkshire Imperial and Simon Gresswell has come to an end.


Simon Gresswell

Gresswell to lead Yorkshire Imps

October 24, 2018
Simon Gresswell has been appointed the new Musical Director at Yorkshire Imperial Metals Urquhart Travel Band.


Signings

New trio join Imps

November 03, 2017
A new trio of players joins Yorkshire Imperial DUT as Yorkshire band looks towards 2018.


Yorkshire Imperial

Double boost for Imps

August 14, 2017
Two new players join the Yorkshire Imps ranks


Signing

Heartfield becomes a young Imp

August 04, 2017
The talented teenage trombone player Joseph Heartfield has joined Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Band.


Yorkshire Imperial

Heartfield is the right fit to take the helm at Yorkshire Imps

July 28, 2017
The experienced Martin Heartfield will be the new Director of Music at Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel.


David Hamilton

Hamilton resigns from pole position at Imps

March 09, 2017
David Hamilton has resigned from his role as Musical Director of Yorkshire Imperial David Urquhart Travel Band.


Leisa Mallalieu-Ingman

Imps get new principal leadership

November 24, 2016
Leisa Mallalieu-Ingman has been appointed principal cornet of Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel Band.


Russell Gray

Imps capture Gray for Yorkshire Area

October 14, 2016
Yorkshire Imperial Urqhuart Travel will be conducted by Russell Gray at the Area Championship next year.


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Report & Results: 2016 Bolsover Festival of Brass

October 03, 2016
Yorkshire Imperial lead the way at a record breaking Bolsover Festival of Brass as they take the Championship honours and section titles go to Elland, Stannington, Crofton, Swinton & District and Carlton Brass Training.


David Hamilton

Hamilton takes pole position at Yorkshire Imps

September 26, 2016
David Hamilton has been appointed the new MD at Yorkshire Imperial David Urquhart Travel Band.


Yorkshire Imperial

Imps set to celebrate 80th birthday

September 23, 2016
The musical heritage of one of the most famous names in British banding will be celebrated next month.


Yorkshire Imps

Alan Exley funeral details announced

April 01, 2016
The funeral details for former Yorkshire Imperial Metals MD and principal cornet Alan Exley have been announced.


Imps

Death of Alan Exley

March 24, 2016
The death has been announced of former Yorkshire Imps principal cornet and conductor, Alan Exley.




Arsenal and Brighouse

British Open Countdown: T minus 8

September 4 • What's the link between the Premier League champions Arsenal and British Open champion Brighouse & Rastrick?


Making Music

New CEO at Making Music

September 3 • Making Music appoints Ben Saffell as its new Chief Executive Officer.


Sparke

British Open Countdown: T minus 9

September 3 • The countdown is underway for this year's British Open with 'Music of the Spheres' ready for lift off. But which European own-choice topping piece comes close to it in contest popularity since it was used in 2004?


Friary

New signing at Friary

September 3 • Cornish cornet player Jacob Griffiths returns to the banding fold with Friary.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Harrogate Band

September 4 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a 1st Baritone and Soprano player to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


Yorkshire Imperial

September 3 • Yorkshire Imperial band have SECOND HORN and BBb BASS vacancies available. . At Imps we have a proud tradition, clear ambitions and a sensible, well-planned schedule. We're looking for musicians who want to make outstanding music & will enjoy the journey.


Crewe Brass

September 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a FRONT ROW CORNET to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Mark Wilkinson


Cornet Soloist, Teacher, Adjudicator, Conductor


               

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