Category Archives: Skelmanthorpe Band

22/09/19 – The Skelmanthorpe Band added to their March & Hymn Tune contest successes of 2019 with 2nd Place at the Blackburn & Darwen contest. Full list of results available here Most recently, the band took part in the Championship … Continue reading →

BRIGHOUSE MARCH CONTEST Sunday 7 July 2019 Skelmanthorpe Band under the direction of Martin Heartfield had an excellent day at Brighouse winning Best Soprano prize and were 2nd Overall out of a field of 24 bands.

The Skelmanthorpe Band have been busy over the last few weeks performing at Dewsbury Minster, the Cummins Centennial Celebrations in Huddersfield & Skelmanthorpe Cricket Club. Photos & videos below!    

The band took part in the Morley March contest last Sunday, where we were awarded Best Hymn, Best March & Overall Winners, despite playing in torrential rain! 4BR Report

The Skelmanthorpe Band are delighted to announce the signing of Derek Hoyle, as their new Solo Eb Bass Player. Derek started playing at the age of 7 in the Salvation Army on Tenor Horn. Throughout his banding career Derek has … Continue reading →

The Skelmanthorpe Band are delighted to announce the signing of Damian Hall as their new Solo Trombone Player. Damian started playing the trombone at the age of 9 with the Marsden Band, quickly rising through the banding ranks to eventually … Continue reading →

The band is delighted on our return to the Championship Section to have achieved a fantastic 9th place. We were delighted with our performance and thank all our supporters for their lovely comments.

Skelmanthorpe Band were very pleased to take second place at the recent Bolsover Festival of Brass. This is an incredibly popular entertainment contest which is live-streamed over the internet, this year reaching audiences in thirty-two countries and over three-hundred and … Continue reading →

The Skelmanthorpe Band has announced a number of new signings in recent months — ones who have already helped lead them to success at the Butlins Mineworkers Championship in Skegness and a podium finish at the First Section Yorkshire Regional … Continue reading →