IT wouldn’t be January at the Stephen Joseph Theatre without a visit from Hammonds Saltaire Band.
They make a welcome return to the theatre in Scarborough on Saturday, at 7.30pm, and Sunday, at 3pm.
There is something special about that rich brass sound in the round auditorium – it’s enough to warm the cockles of your heart on a chilly winter’s day.
One of the most successful competition bands of the last 20 years and among the most innovative, they have roots going back 150 years to when, in 1855, a brass band was formed for the people of Saltaire in Bradford.
Under the direction of Morgan Griffiths and making full use of their award-winning soloists they play traditional, classical, popular and show tunes.
Hammonds Saltaire Band has recorded numerous albums and performed at some of the best concert venues in the world. In recent years the band has contested throughout Europe, enjoying great success winning the European Championship eight times in nine years, the British Open and All England Masters on several occasions and being crowned Yorkshire Champions four times.
Tickets to Hammonds Saltaire Band, priced from £10 to £21.50, are available from the box office on 01723 370541 and online at sjt.uk.com
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