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Imps amnesty for returnees

December 03, 2025
If you find an unfamiliar something in the back of a wardrobe or under the stairs when looking for the Xmas decorations this year — it may well belong to Yorkshire Imperial Band


Ian McEligott

McElligott takes the helm at Yorkshire Imps

May 13, 2025
The experienced Ian McElligott has become the new MD at Yorkshire Imperial Band.


McEllitott

McElligott to lead Imps to Yorkshire Area

January 23, 2025
The experienced Ian McElligott will lead Yorkshire Imperial's Royal Albert Hall qualification drive in Huddersfield.


Garry Hallas

Hallas ends Imps partnership

December 22, 2024
The five year musical partnership between Garry Hallas and Yorkshire Imperial Band has come to an end.


Yorkshire Imps

Accidents put pay to Imps Bolsover appearance

September 27, 2023
Yorkshire Imperial are not able to compete at the Bolsover Festival of Brass competition this weekend due to a run of awful luck.


Death

Death of Ann Thorpe

June 14, 2023
The death has been announced of the popular Yorkshire Imperial Band supporter and administrator Ann Thorpe.


Ian Craddock

Death of Ian Craddock

November 13, 2021
The death has been announced of the former Yorkshire Imperial Metals euphonium player Ian Craddock.


cross

Death of Peter Kitson

April 08, 2020
The death has been announced of the conductor, adjudicator and educator, Peter Kitson.


Gresswell

Imps and Gresswell part company

March 15, 2019
The musical partnership between Yorkshire Imperial and Simon Gresswell has come to an end.


Simon Gresswell

Gresswell to lead Yorkshire Imps

October 24, 2018
Simon Gresswell has been appointed the new Musical Director at Yorkshire Imperial Metals Urquhart Travel Band.


Signings

New trio join Imps

November 03, 2017
A new trio of players joins Yorkshire Imperial DUT as Yorkshire band looks towards 2018.


Yorkshire Imperial

Double boost for Imps

August 14, 2017
Two new players join the Yorkshire Imps ranks


Signing

Heartfield becomes a young Imp

August 04, 2017
The talented teenage trombone player Joseph Heartfield has joined Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Band.


Yorkshire Imperial

Heartfield is the right fit to take the helm at Yorkshire Imps

July 28, 2017
The experienced Martin Heartfield will be the new Director of Music at Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel.


David Hamilton

Hamilton resigns from pole position at Imps

March 09, 2017
David Hamilton has resigned from his role as Musical Director of Yorkshire Imperial David Urquhart Travel Band.


Leisa Mallalieu-Ingman

Imps get new principal leadership

November 24, 2016
Leisa Mallalieu-Ingman has been appointed principal cornet of Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel Band.


Russell Gray

Imps capture Gray for Yorkshire Area

October 14, 2016
Yorkshire Imperial Urqhuart Travel will be conducted by Russell Gray at the Area Championship next year.


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Report & Results: 2016 Bolsover Festival of Brass

October 03, 2016
Yorkshire Imperial lead the way at a record breaking Bolsover Festival of Brass as they take the Championship honours and section titles go to Elland, Stannington, Crofton, Swinton & District and Carlton Brass Training.


David Hamilton

Hamilton takes pole position at Yorkshire Imps

September 26, 2016
David Hamilton has been appointed the new MD at Yorkshire Imperial David Urquhart Travel Band.


Yorkshire Imperial

Imps set to celebrate 80th birthday

September 23, 2016
The musical heritage of one of the most famous names in British banding will be celebrated next month.


Yorkshire Imps

Alan Exley funeral details announced

April 01, 2016
The funeral details for former Yorkshire Imperial Metals MD and principal cornet Alan Exley have been announced.


Imps

Death of Alan Exley

March 24, 2016
The death has been announced of former Yorkshire Imps principal cornet and conductor, Alan Exley.


Hearse

Have hearse will travel for Imps

September 04, 2015
Five players from the Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel Band will be making an escape bid with a difference...


Yorkshire Imperial

Imps announce returns policy

August 29, 2015
If you have a bit of Yorkshire Imps property then can you get it back to them...


Brass for Heroes

Imps to support Help for Heroes

November 18, 2014
The brass and voices of Yorkshire Imps and the Military Wives Choir is set to help raise funds for the military charity Help for Heroes.




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...


Simone Rebello

4BR interview with Simone Rebello

January 28 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox caught up with Simone Rebello to find out more about the forthcoming RNCM Day of Percussion.


Ulf Rosenberg

4BR interview with EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg

January 28 • 4BR speaks to the EBBA President after the announcement that the 2028 European Championships will not take place in England.


rps aWARDS

Shepherd Group join Moore on RPS shortlist

January 28 • The Shepherd Group and conductor Sean Chandler have nominated for the RPS 'Inspiration Award' — and the banding movement can help them win it with their votes.


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


Mark Wilkinson


Cornet Soloist, Teacher, Adjudicator, Conductor


               

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