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York RI Golden Rail Band is a non-contesting brass band based in central York

We are a versatile brass band and play a wide range of engagements, from outdoor concerts in the grounds of stately homes and beautiful parks and gardens to marching for Remembrance Day and memorial concerts. We play on bandstands from Pocklington to Goole and have played prestigious venues including York Minster, Joseph Rowntree Theatre and the National Centre for Early Music (NCEM). We love playing community concerts, whether it's a village Christmas carol concert or to boost your local fete or fayre. 

For the latest news about the Golden Rail Band, please go to our News area.

There are some band photos in the gallery below, but for the most up-to date pictures & videos, please visit our Facebook page and our YouTube channel.

Golden Rail Band turns 40

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Golden Rail Band is marking its 40th anniversary this year with a programme of special concerts and events.

First up, on 24 February, is a recording for Leeds-based Chapel FM's brass band show, From the Bandroom - which, of course, will take place in the York RI bandroom at Queen Street in York.

The band will play a concert programme devised by MD Nicholas Eastwood and former players have been invited to join in.

"It's a great opportunity for a bit of a reunion, especially before the old bandroom gets demolished later this year," said Nick. "We've had lots of interest already so we'll have to put a cap on numbers at some point as the bandroom really isn't that big.

"I'm really looking forward to conducting it - we should make a powerful sound with that many players!"

Further details about Golden Rail Band's 40th anniversary concert season will be announced shortly.

Golden Rail Band rocks Christmas!

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Golden Rail Band had a rocking 2023 Christmas season, concluding on 22 December at York's premiere performance venue,  York Barbican (pictured above), as part of the line up for York Rocks Christmas Against Cancer. The band accompanied a rock band fronted by the charity event's promoter, Ian Surgenor, as well as performing on its own. The concert was a fundraiser for York Against Cancer.

The season also saw us joining forces with our sister band, York RI Band, to play a Christmas concert at St Chad's Church, and we also returned to firm favourites Tadcaster Christmas Market (below), Stamford Bridge Village Hall - and of course, York Minster for the Lullaby Trust's annual service. We even managed a spot of carolling in Selby Market Place again.

A lovely season, and the band thoroughly enjoyed itself playing at all these different venues in and around York, and entertaining audiences with a varied programme of festive music.

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Photo gallery - 2023 highlights

Please visit our Facebook page and our YouTube channel for the most up to date photos and videos.

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York RI Golden Rail Band, and York RI Development Band are constituent parts of York RI - a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registration number 1165513