Leyland Band to perform fundraising concert supporting Hoylake RNLI
One of the UK’s leading brass bands, Leyland Band, will perform a special concert at St Hildeburgh’s Church in Hoylake on Saturday 12 July at 7:30pm in support of Hoylake RNLI lifeboat station.
Known for its award-winning performances and dynamic concerts, Leyland Band will present a varied and entertaining programme featuring elements that will also reflect the maritime spirit and lifesaving mission of the RNLI.
The event will raise funds to support the vital work of the volunteer crew at Hoylake Lifeboat Station, which has been saving lives at sea along the Wirral coast since 1803.
A spokesperson for the band, said: ‘We’re thrilled to be performing at St Hildeburgh’s Church this July in support of Hoylake RNLI lifeboat station. It’s always a pleasure to bring our music to new audiences, and even more so when it helps raise funds for such a vital local cause. We’ve put together a vibrant and exciting programme, and we hope the whole community will come along and enjoy the evening with us.’
Hazel Langley, Secretary of Hoylake & West Kirby RNLI Fundraising Branch, said: ‘We are very excited that the famous Leyland Band will be coming to Hoylake to support our local RNLI lifeboat. They will be playing a programme of music celebrating the sea and seafaring people, it will be a wonderful evening.’
Tickets are £14 in advance, £16 on the door, £5 for under 16s, and free for under 5s. Doors open at 7pm.
Tickets can be booked online at fienta.com/rnli or purchased on the door at the event.
Notes to Editors
Founded in 1946 in the heart of industrial Lancashire, Leyland Band has forged a reputation for vibrant performances full of innovative and engaging repertoire, quality soloists and entertaining delivery.
The award-winning band’s accolades include 'British Open Champions', 'National Champions of Great Britain', 'Brass in Concert Champions' five times and ‘All England Masters Champions’. The band has twice represented England in the European Brass Band Championships.
Leyland Band regularly performs around the UK and occasionally internationally. Audiences in the Royal Albert Hall, London to The Waterfront Hall, Belfast have warmed to Leyland's sound. The band has also appeared in the USA, Japan, South Korea, and across Europe. Programming is always innovative with a firm focus on its audience. The band’s repertoire ranges from the traditional to contemporary and it aims to entertain and engage with audiences wherever it performs.
Media contacts
For more information, please contact:
Dan Whiteley, Hoylake RNLI Lifeboat Press Officer on 07799 851 316 or email [email protected]
Claire Fitzpatrick-Smith, RNLI Regional Communications Manager on 07977 728 315 or email [email protected]
RNLI Press Office on 01202 336789
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.
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