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Brighouse and Rastrick Band Close the RNCM Brass Band Festival with a Bang The last band to take to the stage at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival was the Brighouse and Rastrick Band, who closed the show with a bang with an outstanding programme showcasing outstanding soloists, innovative compositions and a performance of the set work for the 2026 British Open. B of the Bang by Peter Meechan The inspiration behind this explosive piece comes from the Olympian, Linford

The Cory Band and Musical Director, Philip Harper, offered an adventurous programme that took the audience on a journey of epic proportions.

A 20th Anniversary Celebration: Yorkshire Youth Brass Band at the 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival To celebrate 20 years of the Yorkshire Youth Brass Band, the ensemble of talented young musicians led by their MD and former Principal Cornet of the Black Dyke Band, Richard Marshall, treated the audience to a programme of exciting works that were fitting of such an occasion. Concert Prelude by Philip Sparke The Yorkshire Youth Brass Band started their 20th Anniversar