Brighouse & Rastrick Band

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

The band was formed almost 130 years ago through public donations given by the townsfolk of the adjacent villages of Brighouse & Rastrick that face each other across the River Calder in West Yorkshire. Today, it still continues to be supported through public subscriptions and its own fundraising efforts. Its members pride themselves on being at the same time both amateur and among the elite on the UK’s concert platforms. Come and enjoy a rousing evening of traditional brass music with them – you won’t regret it!