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 in 1999 correlate to solid incremental progression based on musical common sense, determined application and a fine MD at the helm. This celebratory CD of …
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 in the band’s concerts. The CD is £10 and available at all of our concerts or it can be purchased from our website www.lofthousebrassband.org.uk/shop or …
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 BAFTA award for Best Film Music and featuring the world-famous Grimethorpe Colliery Band it was also developed into a stage show which is as popular …
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 entertainment contest with principle euphonium, Bob Blackburn, winning the Best Euphonium prize. Secondly, Leeds Town Hall where the band shared the stage with the famous …
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 you know. Next up for the Band is the Ripon Entertainment Contest on Saturday 1st June, held in the amazing surroundings of Ripon Cathedral. The …
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. In the 20 years since we started the band, like most brass bands, have had its share of the highs and lows. We have represented …