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Brighouse trio to take final bow at Open
September 02, 2025
The acclaimed Brighouse & Rastrick trombone section will make one final contest appearance together at the British Open in Birmingham on the weekend.
Brighouse to keep tradition going to the sound of dance
August 30, 2025
Brighouse & Rastrick's famous massed band concerts keep going strong, thanks to shared values, an appreciation of dance music, and guest soloist Roger Webster.
Corry to make hymn connection with Brighouse & Rastrick
July 03, 2025
Dr Jonathan Corry will lead the West Riding band in a new CD recording project.
Rittchie fits Brighouse euph requirements to a tee
March 22, 2025
There will be an all Scottish euphonium section at Brighouse & Rastrick as the West Riding band welcomes Angus Rittchie.
Brighouse set to welcome Welsh champions
March 20, 2025
A reciprocal cocnert connection will be made by Brighouse & Rastrick and Tredegar in the next few weeks as they strengthen musical friendships with home visits.
Brighouse set for Pudsey entertainment
March 13, 2025
Brighouse & Rastrick Band will provide the entertainment as part of the latest Leeds Best of Brass series
All diversions lead to Brighouse
February 26, 2025
If you want to hear the West Riding Band in action on the Area set-work then head to Brighouse this evening.
2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with David Bremner
January 24, 2025
We chat to the New Zealand trombone star and conductor about his appearance at the festival as a soloist and at the helm with Brighouse & Rastrick.
New Creative and Artistic lead at Brighouse
January 13, 2025
Prof David King, Dr David Thornton and Ian McElligott will spearhead musical direction and community engagement at the West Riding band.
Smith double leads Brighouse awards
January 09, 2025
Principal cornet Tom Smith claims a double accolade for his playing with Brighouse & Rastrick Band as Yorkshire challengers look forward to 2025.
Brighouse and Tredegar join for concert brace
January 02, 2025
Brighouse & Rastrick and Tredegar will join forces for concerts in Huddersfield and Newtown in the Spring.
Fond horn farewell and warm welcome at Brighouse
December 04, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick Band has said a fond farewell to horn player Trevor McCormick but welcomes new player Alice Clarke.
Brighouse determined to add to 150 concert total
November 10, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick Band will be adding to the total of its hugely popular Huddersfield concerts for many years to come after celebrating landmark.
Brighouse stars inspire in East Anglia
November 06, 2024
Players from Brighouse & Rastrick Band led the tutoring on the recent East Anglian BBA Brass Training Day in Norwich.
New perc addition at Brighouse
October 30, 2024
RNCM graduate Harriet Kwong joins the percussion team at Brighouse & Rastrick.
Gibson ends 10 year playing link to Brighouse & Rastrick
October 09, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick Band has said farewell to their popular player Sam Gibson.
Brighouse launch into Another World
October 04, 2024
Yorkshire band's latest CD release of Dorothy Gates' music featuring Isobel Daws and Onyx Brass is launched at Royal Albert Hall this weekend and is already on Wobplay.
Fairey to join Brighouse for 150th celebration
September 13, 2024
The most popular band in the event's history returns to help the West Riding celebrations.
Gates closed on exciting recording project
July 13, 2024
The second part of an exciting recording project of the music of composer Dorothy Gates has just been completed with the help of Brighouse & Rastrick Band, Onyx Brass and Isobel Daws.
Irwin ends on a top note with Brighouse
June 27, 2024
Martin Irwin, one of the finest elite level soprano players has stepped down form his role with Brighouse & Rastrick Band.
Daws featured on Gates CD recording
June 13, 2024
Isobel Daws will be featured performing Dorothy Gates' 'Servant of Peace' on a forthcoming CD release by Brighouse & Rastrick Band
Crowther heads to West Riding
June 06, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick has announced the signing of the vastly experienced Sean Crowther as their new Eb tuba.
Report & Results: 2024 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday
May 25, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick and Garry Cutt retains its Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday title with six straight victories
King's formal acclaim for Brighouse
March 30, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick Band has been presented with The King's Award for Voluntary Service.
Brighouse tribute to Fryer
March 28, 2024
50 years of dedicated service to the West Riding band was marked with the retirement of stalwart player, administrator and librarian Sheridan Fryer.
