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New Brighouse trom team ready for RNCM debut
January 22, 2026
The British Open champion will field their new trombone section at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival this weekend.
The Floral Dance remembered...
December 21, 2025
You can relive the time when the Brighouse & Rastrick Band very nearly pipped Paul McCartney to the Number 1 spot on Top of the Pops this Christmas.
Lomas farewell at Brighouse
December 03, 2025
The British Open champion has bid a fond farewell to their bass trombone player Stephen Lomas.
Death of Michael Trickett
November 07, 2025
The death as been announced of the former Brighouse & Rastrick cornet player Michael Trickett.
Death of Derek Rawlinson
October 07, 2025
The death has been announced of the hugely respected former Chairperson of Brighouse & Rastrick Band.
Cutt returns for Brighouse double assault
September 22, 2025
Lucy Cutt will return on flugel horn for Brighouse & Rastrick Band as they look to make it an Open/National double at the Royal Albert Hall.
Heartfield takes trom role at British Open Champions
September 18, 2025
Joe Heartfield takes the second trombone seat at Brighouse & Rastrick Band.
Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together
September 17, 2025
In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.
Eccles takes final bow at Brighouse
September 17, 2025
Mike Eccles ends his Brighouse & Rastrick flugel tenure on a high after British Open victory.
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.
