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Leyland 80th anniversary to celebrate past and future
February 10, 2026
The Leyland Band will be marking 80 years of music making by celebrating its past and future over the next year.
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.
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.
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 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.
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'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 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.
Top flight boost for Leyland
July 17, 2024
Leyland Band welcomes the signing of the experienced Andrew Lofthouse as their new soprano cornet.
Leyland duo honoured with awards
December 31, 2023
Rebecca Doyle and Andrew Blackledge are honoured for their contributions to Leyland Band during 2023.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 head to Morley
November 10, 2022
The Leyland Band takes its turn in the Morley Town Hall 'Best of Brass' spotlight this weekend.
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.
Culross returns to Leyland
July 05, 2022
The experienced Scottish cornet star returns to Leyland Band for a second tenure as principal cornet.
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.
Funeral details for Richard Evans announced
May 04, 2022
The funeral details for the conductor Richard Evans have been released.
Evans death marked on Radio 3
April 27, 2022
The passing of the conductor Richard Evans was noted on BBC Radio 3 this week.
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
