On Saturday 4th February 2023, Elland Silver Band in partnership with Halifax Minster will be, once again, hosting the Halifax Youth Brass Band Festival at Halifax Minster.
 
For the first time since 2020, the festival will see local Junior and Youth Bands perform a 20-minute own choice programme to showcase their talents and to gain performance experience, finishing with a grand massed band finale of over 100 players. It will also provide opportunity for groups to listen and watch each other’s performances. The first performance will be at 2pm, with the Massed Bands at 5pm.

 
Taking part in the event are Elland Silver Youth & Training Bands, Dobcross Youth Band from Saddleworth, HD9 Youth Band from Holmfirth & Red Admiral Youth Band from Mawdesley and we have a special guest performance from a group of musicians representing the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain. 

“This will be the first festival since 2020 and we are excited to finally be able to rehost the festival again. It will be a fantastic opportunity for our respective young people to meet like-minded peers and have a fun day making music together”, explained Samantha Harrison, Musical Director for Elland Silver Youth Band. “It promises to be a great event, so to see a packed audience in support of the next generation of Brass Banding would be fantastic!”

Tickets for the event will be £8 and FREE to under 16’s and can be purchased from Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/halifax-youth-brass-festival-tickets-504054258857 or ordered in advance from Kathleen Harrison on 01484 717126.