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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.


Hearse

Have hearse will travel for Imps

September 04, 2015
Five players from the Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel Band will be making an escape bid with a difference...


Yorkshire Imperial

Imps announce returns policy

August 29, 2015
If you have a bit of Yorkshire Imps property then can you get it back to them...


Brass for Heroes

Imps to support Help for Heroes

November 18, 2014
The brass and voices of Yorkshire Imps and the Military Wives Choir is set to help raise funds for the military charity Help for Heroes.


Stig Maersk

Imps set for Danish lead

May 12, 2014
Stig Maersk has been appointed the new MD at Yorkshire Imperial David Urquhart Travel Band.


Imps

Old Imps roll back the years

April 17, 2014
The great James Scott helps lead the Yorkshire Imps veterans in a wonderful inaugural concert appearance.


Yorkshire Imps

Return of the ageing Imps

February 21, 2014
The players of the great Yorkshire Imps Bands of the 1970's & 80's have been getting together for a special concert return...


Dave Nesbitt

Nesbitt to end Imperial reign

January 10, 2014
Dave Nesbitt is to stand down from his post as MD of the Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel Band after Butlins.




Andrea Price

Price launches website

April 23 • The composer, conductor, adjudicator and performer Andrea Price has just launched her new website.


Garforth Brass

Eddison takes the lead at Garforth Brass

April 23 • The experienced Gordon Eddison has become the new Musical Director of Garforth Brass in Yorkshire.


Nthaniel Dye

Interview with Nathaniel Dye

April 23 • 4BR catches up with the inspirational trombone playing marathon man to find out more about his achievement and what he plans next.


BBP Registry

BBP Players Registry issues clarity on moves

April 22 • With the British Open Spring Festival on the immediate horizon the BBP Registry has issued clarification on registration issues.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band - Reading Festival of Brass: Open Workshop Rehearsal

Saturday 27 April • St Laurence Church, Reading RG1 3EJ


London Central Fellowship Band - Hemel Hempstead Salvation Army

Saturday 27 April • Waterhouse St, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1ES


Haverhill Silver Band - Friends' Requests

Sunday 28 April • Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 8AR


Boarshurst Silver Band - Sunday Brass Concert - Stockport Silver Band

Sunday 28 April • Boarshurst Band Club, Greenbridge Lane OL3 7EW


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 3 May • Palanga Konsortu, Vytauta st. 43, LT-00135, Palanga 43, LT-00135


Mereside Brass

April 23 • MERESIDE BRASS (Rudheath,Northwich) are looking for a FRONT ROW CORNET & a 2nd EUPH to complete our line up. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs and band social events and enjoy occasional contests. Come and give us a try!


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

April 23 • Applications are invited for a Euphonium player to join our Rugby based band. Bilton Silver (Rugby) band are currently contesting in the Championship section and has a varied programme of events spread throughout the year.


Chinnor Silver

April 23 • We are looking to strengthen our team ready for 2025 and require Bass (Bb or Eb), Bass trombone, Soprano and percussion players. We are a very friendly, progressive 2nd section band who will start next year at the top of their regional rankings table.


Martyn Evans

BEd (Hons) NABBC member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Teacher, Adjudicator


               

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