Saturday 14 May, 8pm, Gaiety Theatre, Douglas Following on from 60th anniversary celebrations in 2009, Rushen Silver Band is delighted to announce a concert with world class entertainers Leyland Band. Recognised as one of the finest brass ensembles in the world, Leyland Band’s quality performance, innovative programming and engaging style has been delighting audiences everywhere for over 50 years. The band will be conducted by the Band’s Associate Conductor John Doyle for the evening. The concert will be on Saturday 14th May 2011, 8pm at the Gaiety Theatre, Douglas. The evening will feature individual performances by Rushen and Leyland, and a massed band performance to finish. In addition to the concert, members of Leyland Band will work with Rushen Silver Band and their training band Ballafesson Brass over the course of the weekend. Thomas Sinden, Chairman of Rushen Silver Band: “We have had a long association with Leyland Band’s Conductor Emeritus Richard Evans, who we are honoured to have as our Musical Advisor, and we are delighted to be able to bring Leyland Band to the Island. We are most appreciative of the help of the Isle of Man Arts Council, Manx2.com and Sefton Group plc for helping make the weekend possible. ‘We would encourage all brass fans to book early for the concert which promises to be a 2011 highlight of the Island’s thriving brass band movement.” Tickets are now on sale : ?12.50 (?10) / ?16 (?12.50)(concessions 18 and under) available from the ticket hotline tel 600555, online at www.villagaiety.com and from the IOM Welcome Centre, Sea Terminal, Douglas. www.rushensilverband.org.im ENDS