The run-up to Christmas is a very busy time for brass bands, and Hebden Bridge Junior Band are no exception.

Leading them through this busy period is newly appointed musical director, Steve Robson.

Hailing from County Durham, Steve has been playing brass instruments since the age of 11.

Not only a player, Steve is also an experienced conductor, composer and arranger. He spent 20 very happy years as conductor of Stanhope Silver Band and many of those years also conducting Stanhope Junior Band.

Hebden Bridge Junior Band playing at last year's World Dock Pudding Championship at Mytholmroyd Community Centre

placeholder image — Hebden Bridge Junior Band playing at last year's World Dock Pudding Championship at Mytholmroyd Community Centre

He recently moved from the North East, and was looking for a new challenge just as Hebden Bridge Junior Band was looking for a new MD.

Steve said: “I was absolutely thrilled to see the advert for a new MD for HBJB, and feel very privileged to have been given the opportunity to work with them as their new conductor.”

It is certainly a busy time to join the band, who have many Christmas engagements coming up.

The band can be found playing at the following places over the festive period: