March 2025
Wallace & Gromit with Live Brass Band!

Get ready for a truly unique cinematic and musical experience! Join the Leyland Band for a special screening of the beloved Wallace & Gromit classic, The Wrong Trousers. Witness the hilarious adventures of Wallace, Gromit, and the cunning Feathers McGraw like never before, accompanied by a live brass band performance of the award-winning soundtrack.
This perfect blend of animation and live music will delight fans of all ages. Don’t miss this heartwarming and unforgettable event that brings Nick Park’s iconic characters to life with the power of brass in his hometown of Preston!
This is an experience you won’t want to miss!
**About the venue**
Crossgate provides a dynamic and modern space for this unique performance, with seating, stage, lights, sound, coffee shop, and most of all…the big screen experience! We look forward to welcoming you to Preston, the home of Wallace & Gromit filmmaker, Nick Park.
April 2025
Leyland Band Ten-Piece – Mini Matinee Concert

Join us for an afternoon of exceptional music as the Leyland Band Ten-Piece Ensemble takes the stage at The Venue, Much Hoole on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
This intimate concert will showcase a dynamic selection of brass music, featuring a talented ensemble of musicians from the world-renowned Leyland Band. Expect a mix of classic brass repertoire, modern arrangements, and crowd-pleasing favourites, all performed with the signature energy and precision that Leyland Band is known for.
Whether you’re a long-time brass band fan or simply looking for an uplifting musical experience, this Mini Matinee Concert promises an afternoon of entertainment for all ages.
📍 The Venue, Liverpool Old Road, Much Hoole, Lancashire, PR4 4QA
Leeds Best of Brass – Leyland Band

Organizer
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leedsconcertseason.co.uk
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Phone
0113 376 0318 -
Website
https://www.leedsconcertseason.co.uk/uploads/2024/08/LICS-Best-of-Brass-Brochure-2024-25-A5-WEB.pdf
Location
- Pudsey Civic Hall
- Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA
Leeds Best of Brass will feature Leyland Band at Pudsey Civic Hall on the 12th April. Leyland will perform a fabulous variety of great music featuring our amazing soloists.
Come and see Lancashire’s finest as we cross the border into Yorkshire once again to join the line up for the 2024/25 Leeds Best of Brass concert series. Danny Brooks will conduct the band through an entertaining evening of great music, performed in our trademark relaxed energetic style:-
Navigation Inn |
Princess Alice Cornet soloist – Lewis Barton |
Conspiracy |
High Fidelity Soprano soloist – Andrew Lofthouse |
Mork & Mindy |
A Little Star Went Out Flugel soloist – Ryan Broad |
Slaughter on 10th Ave |
Summon the Heroes / The Incredibles |
La Belle Americaine Euphonium soloist – Julian Bayley |
Flight of the Silverebird |
Besame Mucho |
Cry Me a River Trombone soloist – Simon Moore |
Be Still |
Duel of the Fates |
May 2025
Leyland on Home Ground
Location
- St Andrew’s Parish Church
June 2025
Leyland Band Matinee Concert II

Location
- Chorley Town Hall
We bring you the second in the 2025 Matinee Concert series, with another spectacular afternoon of great music.
Brass at the Playhouse
A debut appearance at the Preston Playhouse for the famous Leyland Band as we present an unforgettable of brass brilliance.
Whit Friday March Festivals
Come and support Leyland on the march at the world famous Whit Friday March Festivals held in the villages of Saddleworth and Tameside which have become a mecca for brass band march enthusiasts.
Leyland will be competing against bands of all calibers, which is what makes this annual jamboree such a unique event. Danny Brooks will direct the band through our chosen march.
2025 Armed Forces Day Concert

Organizer
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Stuart Clewlow
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Email
saclewlow@yahoo.com
Location
- Chorley Town Hall
Chorley & District Armed Forces Community and Leyland Band present a special concert to recognise the fantastic service of our Armed Forces past and present.
Stirring music including a musical tribute marking the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain will be performed by Lancashire’s finest brass band.
Tickets = £10
Veterans/Service Personnel/Cadets = £5
Accompanied children under 14 = Free
July 2025
Brass Attack
Location
- Lostock Hall Academy
The annual festival which is “Brass Attack” featuring players of all ages and abilities returns with Leyland Band once again rounding off the event with a brilliant set.
Concert for the RNLI
Location
- St Hildeburghs Church
- Stanley Road and The King's Gap, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 1HL
Leyland Band continue to support the fantastic RLNI in their work with a special concert.
September 2025
British Open Brass Band Championships

Location
- Symphony Hall
- 8 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2EA
Leyland Band are proud to be included in the line up of the worlds top brass bands competing for the title of British Open Champions at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
Live at St Wilfrids

Location
- St Wilfrids Church
- Church Lane, Grappenhall, Warrington, WA4 3EP
Leyland return to the fabulous St Wilfrid’s Church and we are delighted to perform again as part of the Live at St Wilfrids concert series