Yorkshire Area champion Brighouse & Rastrick has announced that following his recent resignation from rivals Black Dyke earlier this month, Matt Wade has accepted an invitation to re-join the West Riding band on BBb Bass.

Experienced

Band Manager Stuart Lingard told 4BR: "Matt is regarded as one of the most experienced and committed bass players in top rank banding.

As you can imagine, Brighouse & Rastrick is delighted that he has returned to be part of our Yorkshire champion band with immediate effect."

I’m thrilled that I’ve been asked to join the team at Brighouse & Rastrick for what I hope will be many years of fantastic music making led by Professor David KingMatt Wade

Thrilled

Meanwhile, Matt told 4BR: "I thoroughly enjoyed my time playing with Black Dyke and wish my friends there every success in the future.

However, I’m thrilled that I’ve been asked to join the team at Brighouse & Rastrick for what I hope will be many years of fantastic music making led by Professor David King."