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Fleetwood Contest

Capacity reached for Fleetwood Contest

January 21, 2026
The return of the popular North West contest has seen demand meet supply for a place on stage at the Marine Theatre.


We are going on a bear hunt

Leyland to go on a bear hunt...

December 16, 2025
There will be plenty of family fun in 2026 for supporters of Leyland Band — as they lead the musical accompaniment to a classic bear hunt.


Harry Porthouse

Porthouse reprise at Leyland

October 28, 2025
Harry Porthouse takes over the principal cornet seat at Leyland Band from Lewis Barton — following in his father's footsteps.


Fleetwood Contest

Fleetwood Contest to return

October 01, 2025
A welcome new addition to the contesting calendar has been announced as the Fleetwood Contest returns in 2026 with British Open link.


Lewis Barton

Barton broadcast launches NXTOD series

September 26, 2025
A new series rom NXTOD films will start with a showcase of the recital talents of rising star Lewis Barton.


Leyland

Leyland's turn to bring Best of Brass to Pudsey

April 05, 2025
The penultimate concert of the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series sees Leyland Band bring their brand of entertainment to Pudsey Civic Hall.


Leyland Band

Leyland provide Festive Brass entertainment

December 20, 2024
You can enjoy plenty of festive entertainment from Leyland's recnet concert in Chorley thanks to Next Step Films.


Julien Bayley

New solo euph at Leyland

November 06, 2024
Julian Bayley is the new solo euphonium at Leyland Band


Lofthouse

Top flight boost for Leyland

July 17, 2024
Leyland Band welcomes the signing of the experienced Andrew Lofthouse as their new soprano cornet.


Leyland

Leyland duo honoured with awards

December 31, 2023
Rebecca Doyle and Andrew Blackledge are honoured for their contributions to Leyland Band during 2023.


Lewis Barton

Barton becomes new principal at Leyland

December 23, 2023
Lewis Barton become the first major signing of the new Daniel Brooks era at Leyland Band


Brooks

Brooks returns home to take the baton at Leyland

December 19, 2023
Daniel Brooks returns to his former hometown band as he becomes the new Musical Director at Leyland.


Thomas wYSS

Wyss steps down from Leyland

December 18, 2023
Thomas Wyss steps down from the Musical Director role at Leyland Band after eight years at the helm.


Leyland

Leyland honoured by euph addition

June 27, 2023
The Leyland Band enjoyed welcoming 90 year old Don Bateman to their euphonium section at their recent Armed Forces concert.


Leyland Band

Heart and soul of entertainment celebrated by Leyland

June 07, 2023
A celebration of the wonderful musical life of Richard Evans has helped Leyland Band raise funds for an equally brilliant cause.


Leyland

Heartfelt tribute to be paid by Leyland

May 29, 2023
The Leyland Band will pay tribute to their iconic former MD as well as raise funds for a great cause.


Leyland

Leyland head to Morley

November 10, 2022
The Leyland Band takes its turn in the Morley Town Hall 'Best of Brass' spotlight this weekend.


EAST aNGLIAN bba

Wyss leads Brass to the Fore in East Anglia

November 09, 2022
Thomas Wyss and members of the Leyland Band recently led a great 'Brass to the Fore' initiative in Norwich.


Ian Culross

Culross returns to Leyland

July 05, 2022
The experienced Scottish cornet star returns to Leyland Band for a second tenure as principal cornet.


Richard Evans

Banding world to pay its respects to Richard Evans

May 12, 2022
The brass band world will be able to pay its respects to the legendary brass band conductor Richard Evans.


Richard

Funeral details for Richard Evans announced

May 04, 2022
The funeral details for the conductor Richard Evans have been released.


Richard Evans

Evans death marked on Radio 3

April 27, 2022
The passing of the conductor Richard Evans was noted on BBC Radio 3 this week.


Ruchard Eavns

Death of Richard Evans

April 22, 2022
The death has been announced of conductor Richard Evans


Evans

Evans presented with Lifetime Achievement Award

March 18, 2022
The man with the greatest musical swagger in the banding world has been presented with his Lifetime Achievement Award from Brass Bands England


Leyland

New signings for Leyland

January 05, 2022
The Leyland Band has welcomed a raft of new signings as they look ahead to the 2022 contest season.




Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

January 30 • Sandy and Simon take a look at the growing success of day time banding as well as a few things that are good, bad and dodgy in the banding world...


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

January 30 • More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia each week.


BrookWright Music

Major Trade partnership link for BrookWright Music

January 30 • New partnership deal sees Trade Central, part of The Salvation Army's USA Central Territory, become an official distributor for BrookWright Music.


4BR Review

4BR Review — A look back at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival and more

January 28 • Join Iwan and Chris on Thursday evening for a look back at the RNCM Festival as well as looking forward to the Norwegian Nationals in Bergen and more...


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

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


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

January 28 • Principal Cornet vacancy after March 2026. Our current player has asked for a very special 80th birthday present, a new player so that he can retire!. . Flexible rehearsal arrangements to support a good band - home life balance


Chinnor Silver

January 27 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (2nd) 11 am and we would welcome any players who would like to join us for a friendly,relaxed rehearsal.. All abilities are welcome with a liking for cake and coffee. Blowing with us doesnt impact your no1 band


Nigel Seaman

ARMCM ARNCM
Conductor, band trainer, teacher and adjudicator


               

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