*
banner

Page 2 of 12

Brighouse

Gates closed on exciting recording project

July 13, 2024
The second part of an exciting recording project of the music of composer Dorothy Gates has just been completed with the help of Brighouse & Rastrick Band, Onyx Brass and Isobel Daws.


Martin

Irwin ends on a top note with Brighouse

June 27, 2024
Martin Irwin, one of the finest elite level soprano players has stepped down form his role with Brighouse & Rastrick Band.


Isobel Daws

Daws featured on Gates CD recording

June 13, 2024
Isobel Daws will be featured performing Dorothy Gates' 'Servant of Peace' on a forthcoming CD release by Brighouse & Rastrick Band


Sean Crowther

Crowther heads to West Riding

June 06, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick has announced the signing of the vastly experienced Sean Crowther as their new Eb tuba.


Whit Friday

Report & Results: 2024 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday

May 25, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick and Garry Cutt retains its Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday title with six straight victories


Kings award

King's formal acclaim for Brighouse

March 30, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick Band has been presented with The King's Award for Voluntary Service.


Brighosue

Brighouse tribute to Fryer

March 28, 2024
50 years of dedicated service to the West Riding band was marked with the retirement of stalwart player, administrator and librarian Sheridan Fryer.


Brighouse

Brighouse to reveal Enigma secrets tonight

February 28, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick will host their free open rehearsal this evening ahead of their Yorkshire Regional Championship challenge.


rncm

Cory and Brighouse complete RNCM recording highlights

February 24, 2024
The concert performances of Cory and Brighouse & Rastrick from the 2024 RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay media platform.


Brighouse

Two bands, three choirs and a King's Award for Brighouse

February 07, 2024
The formal presentation of The King's Award for Voluntary Service will be made to Brighouse & Rastrick Band at their Huddersfield concert in March.


Brighouse

New perc signing at Brighouse

January 12, 2024
The West Riding band welcomes a new addition to their percussion section ahead of a busy 2024.


Brighouse

Irwin heads the award winners as Brighouse look ahead to 2024

January 09, 2024
Star sop player Martin Irwin lead the way with the silverware at Brighouse & Rastrick's awards night.


Chris Robertson

Robertson enhances Besson link

November 22, 2023
The Brighouse & Rastrick euphonium star becomes a Besson Artist.


Brighosue

Brighouse & Rastrick to receive King's Award

November 14, 2023
The most famous public subscription band in the world to be presented with The King's Award for Voluntary Service.


Elgar Festival

Leading trio to head inaugural Elgar Festival of Brass

November 09, 2023
Brighouse & Rastrick, Cory and Foden's will provide the music making at the first Elgar International Festival of Brass next year.


bRIGHOUSE

Brighouse welcome new euph addition

October 31, 2023
New Zealander Luke Spence joins Brighouse & Rastrick as the defending Brass in Concert Champion says a fond farewell to Daniel Thomas.


Brighouse

Brighouse & Rastrick to preview Open preparation

August 28, 2023
There will be a chance to hear the defending British Open champion in 'Sand & Stars' action before they defend their title at Symphony Hall next month.


The film

International Focal point award nomination for Brighouse Echoes

April 27, 2023
The critically acclaimed film 'Echoes of the North' which featured a music score played by the British Open champion has been nominated for a prestigious FOCAL International Award.


Brighouse

Brighouse open up for the day

April 15, 2023
If you are around the Brighouse area today why not pop in and find out more about one of the most famous brass bands in the world.


Brighosue

Open Day for Open Champions

March 29, 2023
Brighouse & Rastrick will hold a free open day for supporters and brass band lovers to find out more about their proud history.


Brighosue

Brighouse to showcase their Best of Brass at Morley

March 16, 2023
The British Open Champion will be in entertainment mode in Morley on April 1st.


Garry Cutt

Cutt above for Brighouse and Grimethorpe classics concert

February 20, 2023
Two Yorkshire heavyweights will join concert forces under Garry Cutt to bring plenty of classic music making to Huddersfield next month.


pURPLE

Purple Reign, Purple Reign...

January 11, 2023
Nobody needed Prince to remind them that 2022 was the year in which Brighouse & Rastrick reigned supreme at the British Open and Brass in Concert.


Band of the Year

2022 4BR Band of the Year

December 25, 2022
After a memorable 2022 in which they regained the British Open title after a 44 year wait, Brighouse & Rastrick is the 4BR Band of the Year...


Echoes

Free Echoes of the North...

December 22, 2022
You can enjoy the evocative link between imagery and music thanks to Neil Brand, the Yorkshire Film Archive and Brighouse & Rastrick Band.




4BR Review

4BR Review: Annual Awards nominations broadcast

December 16 • The long list nominees for the 2025 4BR Awards will be revealed in a special live broadcast on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm — so why not join us and see if you agree with our choices.


Oldroyd

Kennedy signing adds to Oldroyd Opus

December 16 • The award winning cooperation band flugel star Stephanie Kennedy has been welcomed as a new Oldroyd Musical Instruments Performance Artist.


Frans Violet

Willebroek reaches new audiences with primetime television slot

December 16 • The talents of the European champion were enjoyed by a nationwide television audience in Belgium.


We are going on a bear hunt

Leyland to go on a bear hunt...

December 16 • 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.


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


wantage silver band

December 17 • . Wantage Concert Brass (First Section) are looking to fill the positions of Solo Euphonium, First Baritone and Bass Trombone ASAP. Rehearsals are on Tuesday and Friday, 7:30-9:30pm, led by their dynamic MD Daniel Hall..


Banks Brass Band

December 16 • Merry Christmas from Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting Band near Southport. We are looking for experienced players to strengthen our euphonium, trombone and bass rows. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30 in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR4 8BL.


Cambrian Brass

December 15 • We are a hard-working, positive and welcoming brass band, proudly inclusive and open to players of all experience levels. As we prepare for the forthcoming Regional Championships, we currently have a vacancy for a Solo Cornet player.


Chris King

MBA, BMus(Hons), LRSM, AoBBA
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator, Compere, Band Trainer


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd