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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.


Cancelled

East Anglian BBA events cancelled

March 28, 2020
The popular EABBA Solo & Quartet contest and concert to be given by Leyland Band has fallen to the Coronavirus pandemic.




Besson

4BR Christmas Quiz

December 26 • How good is your brass band knowledge? Good enough to win a cornet and goodies for a young player?


Special Award

2025 4BR Special Award: Richard Marshall

December 25 • One of the finest cornet players of this or any other brass band generation is the recipient of the 4BR Special Award.


Band of the Year

2025 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • One band once again stamped its class and authority on the banding world this year — with the promise of even more to come in 2026.


Conductor

2025 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • One conductor stood out on the podium from their counterparts this year.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a Eb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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