wetherbyfestival.co.uk

Annually from 1977: ‘There’s a wealth of music from local and regional groups ... While a lot happens in the evenings, don’t overlook performances during the day.’ Held Mid October.

www.collinghamband.co.uk

‘A friendly community wind band of woodwind and brass players. Our members are from all points on the age range spectrum from school students to retired adults. Collingham Band performs at local events in the Wetherby area throughout the year, raising money for charities ... If you can play a wind or brass instrument to the standard of Grade 1+ to Grade 3 and would like to join a band, Collingham Training Band will give you plenty of enjoyable experience. We play wind band arrangements of popular tunes from films and shows, together with folk tunes - all music that you know and love! There is no minimum age to join Collingham Training Band - and no maximum age either!’

daytones.org.uk

'A group of men who entertain a variety of audiences across Yorkshire with songs, stories and with a few jokes along the way. We socialise together, we're all good friends, we laugh together, we rehearse together, we sing together and we generally enjoy ourselves ... We have received National Lottery funding to buy music, concert and rehearsal outfits, and to provide professional coaching.'

www.elysiansingerswetherby.moonfruit.com

‘We are a 30-strong mixed-voice choir ... Most of our singing is unaccompanied. Our repertoire stretches from the 16th to the 21st centuries, and includes sacred and secular music, serious and popular ... Potential new members are asked to take a simple audition.’

www.wetherbychoral.org.uk

‘We were founded in 1975 and now have well over 100 members. Our weekly rehearsals are friendly and informal ... We are a community choir and strive for high standards of performance. No audition is required to become a member, but the ability to sight-read is useful.’

www.wetherbysilverband.co.uk

Established in 1878: ‘We are available for every kind of event and ceremony and are able to craft the perfect music selection. We’ll help you deliver a truly memorable occasion enjoyed by all. Public Concerts, Festivals, Galas, Corporate Events & Weddings are all catered for ... We can also perform as a smaller ensemble if the occasion demands and will make effort to provide a bespoke programme of music to meet your exact requirements. Our concerts are always well received.’

www.bostonspamethodistchurch.org.uk

Lunchtime concerts, typically once per month on a Friday plus a series of evening concerts, also on Fridays.

www.wetherby.co.uk

‘The Bandstand was built by volunteers and public subscription in 2000 by the river at the Wilderness Car Park in Wetherby. The first years of Brass Band Concerts at the Riverside Bandstand were very successful and have now become a regular part of many people's Sunday afternoon enjoyment.’