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Brighouse and Rastrick Band

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  1. The Brighouse and Rastrick Band is regarded by many as the best and most consistent 'public subscription band' in the world. In its time the majority of premier band championships have been held by 'Briggus' whilst the band has also attracted a formidable reputation for highly entertaining concerts for both the general public and brass band connoisseur.

    Please see website or contact us for up-to-date details.


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West Ridings
Band Headquarters

Finkil Street Hove Edge, Brighouse, Huddersfield HD6 2NY


Organisation last updated

  1. 12 September 2022

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  1. West Ridings, Finkil Street, Brighouse, HD6 2NY
    1. Wheelchair access needs to be arranged in advance -  please contact the venue for further details. Wheelchair access - by arrangement
    2. Either, there are specially marked parking spaces for disabled people, or disabled people can park within 50 metres of an accessible entrance. Disabled parking
    3. There is a toilet which can be accessed by people with disabilities including wheelchair users. This means that it complies with the standards set out in Part M of the Building Regulations,'Access to and use of buildings. Fully accessible toilet

History

  1. In addition to having a first class and formidable reputation for highly entertaining concerts of wide public appeal, the Brighouse and Rastrick Band has many other notable triumphs to its credit in the highly competitive contesting field. Whilst obviously not winning every competition they enter, they are often amongst the prizes and their record of major championship victories since they first came to national prominence during the 1920's is very impressive.

    One extra 'purple patch' in this fine record came in 1998 when the band held concurrently the English Masters, British National and European Championships, a unique 'Triple Championship', still not equalled. During 2010 and 2011 the Band were the Champion Band of Great Britain and only narrowly missed out on winning for a third year running in 2012 when they were runner's up.

    The band is also well known amongst the general public for its 1977 success in the popular music charts for their rendition of 'The Floral Dance' which stayed at number 2 for six consecutive weeks.

    Today, it maintains a healthy concert diary and is constantly in demand across the UK, and beyond, whilst still striving to compete at the highest level in competitions among the very best bands in the UK and the world.

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