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Brighouse & Rastrick to set up new youth band

March 31, 2013
A new generation of players wearing the famous purple West Riding uniforms is due to be set up in the next couple of months.


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Brighouse thanks Yorkshire grit

March 26, 2013
Despite the terrible weather the hardy supporters of Brighouse & Rastrick came out in force for their latest 'Spring' concert...


David King and Brighosue in action

Brighouse gain extra Armonia Musica support

March 01, 2013
Brighouse & Rastrick will gain extra support at St George's Hall this weekend from their new supporters all the way from Italy.


Garry Cutt

Brighouse adhere to Cutt principal

January 24, 2013
Garry Cutt has been appointed as the Principal Guest Conductor with Brighouse & Rastrick Band.


Andrew Bannister in action

Bannister makes Brighouse return

January 04, 2013
The soprano musical chairs now sees Andrew Bannister swap Grimethorpe for Brighouse.


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Brighouse left frustrated at last minute IBBC cancellation

November 09, 2012
A last minute cancellation by Belgian organisers leaves Brighouse & Rastrick out of pocket as concerns arise over IBBC event this weekend.


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Amnesty International at Brighouse

November 08, 2012
A no questions asked returns policy is being implemented at the world famous Yorkshire Band...


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National Finals countdown — 3 days to go

October 17, 2012
Can Brighouse & Rastrick join a very select National Club at the Albert Hall on Saturday?


In concert in Merano

Brighouse leave Austria and Italy gasping

October 11, 2012
National champions in breathtaking form on recent tour to Austria and Italy.


Ryan Watkins

Watkins claims BTS Award

October 11, 2012
Brighouse & Rastrick's Ryan Watkins picks up prestigious British Trombone Society Award to rub shoulders with Ian Bousfield, Kevin Price and Steve Legge.


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Death of Brighouse stalwart

September 30, 2012
The death has been reported of Walter Ian Roberts.


Will Druiett

Tuba star leaves Brighouse

August 09, 2012
The success of young tuba star Will Druiett sees departure from Brighouse & Rastrick.


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National champions reach for the Sky

July 29, 2012
Brighouse feature on Sky Arts Channel at Cambridge Folk Festival


William Druiett

ITEC Award for Brighouse star

June 26, 2012
Brighouse & Rastrick's 15 year old star Will Druiett claims prestigious ITEC Award.


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Brighouse sign young tuba star

April 04, 2012
14 year old Will Druiett has been become Brighouse's latest tuba signing.


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National champions perform at Folk Awards

February 21, 2012
Brighouse & Rastrick perform at prestigious BBC Folk Awards night.


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Brighouse confirm triple signing

February 03, 2012
Kevin Crockford, Matthew Gledhill and Steven Cavanagh head to West Riding.


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Brighouse celebrate third double win

January 12, 2012
Brighouse & Rastrick delighted at third double win of 2011 — as they claim top 4BR Awards.


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Top triple for Double champions

December 18, 2011
Brighouse & Rastrick announce trio of signings for 2012.


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World Rankings: October update

October 27, 2011
Brighouse and Rastrick move up to third place following its second successive National title


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The winning Breath of Souls

October 19, 2011
BBC Radio 2's Listen to the Band have released the winning performance of Breath of Souls on their website.


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Brighouse pull out of Brass in Concert

September 20, 2011
Tour demands sees National Champion withdraw from Brass in Concert.


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Brighouse bag rave reviews

September 16, 2011
Musical collaboration leads to high profile reviews for National champion.


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Brighouse set to light purple flame

September 06, 2011
National champions to light a musical purple flame in their forthcoming Bridgewater Hall appearance.


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Top trio heads for Brighouse after Walsh departure

July 21, 2011
Steve Walsh departs National Champion, as star trio of Thornton, Westacott and Bowater join the ranks in West Riding.




Review

4BR Review — Episode 14

January 16 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox is joined by Chris Thomas and special guest Dr David Thornton to preview the 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival in Manchester.


Finalists

Final beats made ahead of NYBBGB Conducting Final

January 16 • Ammal Bhatia, Megan Bousfield, Tommy Tynan and Joey Wong will head to Tidworth Garrison Theatre in Wiltshire with the aim to become the winner of the prestigious event supported by British Army Music.


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2026 European Championship ticket sale date announced

January 16 • Tickets for the 47th European Brass Band Championships in Linz will go on sale on Tuesday 20th January.


Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Corporate partnership shares ethos with Grimethorpe

January 16 • Grimethorpe announces corporate link with leading mobile and static welfare accommodation manufacturer to share long-standing commitment to community, charity, and local engagement.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


East London Brass

January 16 • CORNET PLAYER - looking ahead to the 2026 contest season, ELB are looking for a cornet player to complete our line up. The band is ambitious and keen to further our successful 2025 season of winning the areas and promotion at spring festival.


Enderby Band

January 16 • Following our 2nd place finish at the LBBA winter contest and recent promotion to the Senior Cup for the 2026 Spring Festival, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET, a BBb BASS and PERCUSSIONISTS to complete our friendly and hardworking team.


Petworth Town Band

January 15 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with concerts and engagements planned throughout the year.


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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