Favourite stories.
Unforgettable music.
Performed live.
Experience much-loved films on the big screen with their soundtracks performed live by Leyland Band.
The big screen meets live brass.
Leyland Band brings some of the best-loved family films to life through live-to-picture performances, combining the original film on the big screen with its score performed live in the concert hall.
From animated classics to adventures for the whole family, these performances offer a completely different way to experience the films audiences already know and love.
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
A much-loved story brought to life with brass band for the very first time.
From an idea to the concert stage.
Leyland Band developed the first brass band live-to-film production of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, working alongside the film’s composer Stuart Hancock and Lupus Films to bring the award-winning animation to the concert stage in a new form.
The complete film is shown on the big screen while the score is performed live by Leyland Band, creating an immersive experience designed especially for family audiences.
The complete film
Watch the much-loved animated film on the big screen.
Score performed live
Hear the music brought to life by Leyland Band.
Made for families
A welcoming concert experience designed for young audiences and their families.
More films. Performed live.
The Wrong Trousers
Experience Aardman’s much-loved animated adventure on the big screen, with its unforgettable score performed live by Leyland Band.
A Christmas classic, performed live.
Raymond Briggs’ timeless story becomes an atmospheric live concert experience, with the film shown on screen and its celebrated score performed by Leyland Band.
There’s nothing quite like hearing it live.
Film in Concert combines the familiarity of the big screen with the excitement and immediacy of live performance. Audiences see the musicians creating the soundtrack in real time, turning a familiar film into something completely new.
Upcoming Film in Concert performances
Discover where you can experience our next live-to-film performances.
View upcoming eventsThe response has been incredible.
Feedback from audiences at our Film in Concert performances.
Outstanding
of audience ratings described the performance as Outstanding.
Would come again
of respondents said they would attend another performance like it.
New to brass bands
said this was the first brass band concert they had booked to see.
A UNIQUE MUSICIAL ADVENTURE
In their own words.
“It was such fun for me, my husband and our son. Loved it! And so clever!
“The show was absolutely amazing — the atmosphere, the songs. The band played perfectly. My daughters loved it and were dancing and singing.
“This was the first performance of a film and soundtrack I have attended. The film was perfect in terms of tempo and dramatic effects. Fantastic performance by all.