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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.


Brighouse and Rastrick celebrating their Brass in Concert win

World Rankings — December 2022

December 10, 2022
The latest Band Supplies — 4barsrest Rankings see considerable changes throughout the top 200, but with the top three storming ahead after a busy few weeks of contesting.




Review

4BR Review — Episode 11

November 23 • Catch up with the latest 4BR Review with 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas


Swiss Nationals

Swiss set to celebrate 50th contest anniversary

November 23 • The Swiss National Championships will reach a significant milestone this year in Lucerne with new works set to test the 60 competing bands.


sewbba

Results: 2025 SEWBBA Tonyrefail Festival

November 23 • There was a welcome return of contesting action in South Wales as bands took to the stage in Tonyrefail.


Perth

Result: 2025 Band Supplies Scottish Challenge

November 22 • Unite Scotland Kinneil claims victory in Perth.


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Christmas Concert

Saturday 29 November • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Barnsley Brass - A Night At The Movies

Saturday 29 November • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

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


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

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


Fulham Brass Band

November 23 • We're looking for two top-class cornet players and percussionists to complete our band!


Epping Forest Band

November 23 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm


wantage silver band

November 23 • 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.


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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