York RI Golden Rail Band is a non-contesting brass band based in central York, next to York Station
We are a versatile brass band and undertake a wide range of engagements, from bandstand concerts in parks and gardens across Yorkshire to playing for ceremonial occasions. We have earned a reputation for innovative and entertaining programming and have performed in prestigious venues including York Minster, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York Barbican, Selby Abbey and the National Centre for Early Music (NCEM). We also love playing community concerts, whether it's a Christmas carol concert or to boost your local fete or fundraiser.
In 2024 Golden Rail Band celebrated its 40th anniversary. Find out more here and listen to our From the Bandroom concert on Chapel FM.
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From Ballroom - to Broadway!
York RI Golden Rail Band will be performing a concert to celebrate the reopening of Tadcaster's Riley-Smith Hall on Friday 15 May at 7.30pm with guest singer Jessa Liversidge.
Join us for a wonderful evening of popular music, show-stopping ballads and tunes to tap your toes to, all for just £10 (under 16s free).
There will also be a bar.
A Not-So Silent Night: Brass meets Bargestra!
The most original gig of the festive season took place in York on 12 December 2025 – an exciting new collaboration between two of York's long-standing community bands, York RI Golden Rail Band and Bargestra.
'A Not So Silent Night' brought together 50 York musicians, uniting the brass band tradition with high-energy grooves through a shared passion for accessible music-making in the heart of York.
For more news about the Golden Rail Band, go to our News Archive. York RI Golden Rail Band, and York RI Development Band are constituent parts of York RI - a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registration number 1165513