Lofthouse Brass Band is for brass musicians of all levels.
We provide a friendly, relaxed space where musicians can come together to have fun and collaborate free of judgement and expectations.
We believe that music helps to encourage community spirit, build connections and boost the growth and development of people in many ways. This is why we provide musical entertainment that enhances our members, audience and the local community.
Become a member – your musical journey begins with us!
Latest News
Lofthouse welcome special guests
Lofthouse Band has been welcoming some special guest in recent weeks — with more to come and chat… Like many band’s in these strange times Lofthouse Brass Band has been…
Lofthouse Brass Band 2020 Regional Success
As a result of our performance in the Third Section at the Yorkshire Area Brass Band Contest at Huddersfield Town Hall on Sunday March 8th 2020, Lofthouse Brass Band and…
Taking a look into what 2020 holds
Brass band contests divide opinion like nothing else. They are undeniably a marker by which we judge one another, and there’s some real snobbery out there about what section your…
Review of new CD, Bandstand
Lofthouse 2000 is a fine example of a community band built on strong, sustainable foundations. Ambition is tempered by Yorkshire realism, commitment and dedication. The results achieved since their formation…
A successful concert raises £1000 for Wakefield Hospice
Wakefield Hospice Donation Lofthouse 2000 Brass Band’s recent 20th Anniversary concert in support of Wakefield Hospice was an incredible success. Featuring Grimethorpe Colliery Band’s flugelhorn, Mark Walters, the audience was…
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Launch of our new CD – Bandstand
Earlier this year the band spent a weekend in the band room of Hade Edge Band making a new CD, entitled ‘Bandstand’, incorporating a wide variety of music that featured…
Brassed Off
Looking forward to seeing you! Chances are if you lived in Yorkshire in 1996 and visited the cinema then you saw the now iconic film, Brassed Off. Nominated for a…
Amazing venues
The weekend of 1st/2nd June saw Lofthouse Brass Band play in some of the counties most amazing venues. Firstly Ripon Cathedral where the band finished a creditable 5th in the…
IT’S A WRAP
The music for the new Band CD, Bandstand, has been recorded after a busy yet rewarding weekend in Hade Edge. As soon as we have a release date we’ll let…
Lofthouse welcomes player enquiries
Lofthouse welcomes player enquiries As the contest season approaches Lofthouse Band are encouraging players with the necessary drive, enthusiasm and ability to join them in their mission for musical excellence.…
Fifty Shades of Grey!
During the weekend of 23rd/24th March our MD, Andrew Whitaker, enjoyed an intensive conducting course with the well-known brass band and orchestral conductor Russell Grey. An early start on Saturday…
20th Year Celebrations
In 1999 Lofthouse Brass Band was reformed with a small group of players from Stanley Newmarket Band. There was no music, music stands or instruments, just a will to succeed.…