Silver Spectrum

NCBF Regional Heats 2021
2021-11-28 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
As our first performance since covid, we will be playing at the regional heats for the National Concert Band Festival in Nottingham.

Barrie Gott – Light WalkKenneth Hesketh – Danceries

Kelham Island Christmas Market
2021-12-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street, Sheffield, S3 8SA, United Kingdom
We are playing the Music Hall Stage at Kelham Island Christmas Market

Carols in Bolsterstone
2021-12-13 18:30 - 19:30
Our regular annual carol service in Bolsterstone

NCBF Finals
2022-04-09 00:00 - 23:59 | Royal Northern College of Music, 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD, United Kingdom
We have been invited to play at the finals of the National Concert Band Festival, after being awarded gold at the regional festival in November. We will be playing the suite from Hymn of the Highlands by Philip Sparke, who is 70 this year.

The Planets
2022-06-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Music Auditorium, York St. John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, YO31 7EX, United Kingdom
Silver Spectrum Wind Band presents The Planets (conductor Michael J. Cox)

Programme

Ken Peers & Steve Savage – Royal Blue
Eric Whitacre – Lux Arumuque
Philip Sparke – Suite from Hymn of the Highlands

Gustav Holst – The Planets Suite

Tickets

You can order tickets below, and we will arrange payment & collection. The price is £10 for adults, £5 for concessions.

Weston Park
2022-07-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Weston Park Bandstand, Weston Park, Sheffield, S10 2TP, United Kingdom
A summer afternoon of music in Weston Park

Kelham Island Christmas Market
2022-12-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street, Sheffield, S3 8SA, United Kingdom
We are returning to Kelham Island Victorian Christmas Market for one of our regular Christmas performances.

Christmas Classics and Other Winter Warmers
2022-12-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, Sheffield, S10 1TD
Join Silver Spectrum Wind Band and Northern Collective Big Band at Crookes Social Club for a musical evening of Christmas classics and other winter warmers

Bolsterstone Carol Singing
2022-12-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Bolsterstone Village Square, Bolsterstone Village Hall, Bolsterstone, S36 3ZL, United Kingdom
We’ll be back in Bolsterstone this evening for our regular annual carol service. The service will be in the village square if the weather is dry, or inside the church if it’s raining.

National Concert Band Festival
2023-04-16 10:10 - 10:30 | Royal Northern College of Music, 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD, United Kingdom
After a special qualifying session in Sheffield, we’re playing in the finals of the National Concert Band Festival in Manchester for the second year running.

May there be music!
2023-05-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, Sheffield, S10 1TD
A relaxing Sunday afternoon of music with Silver Spectrum Wind Band and Northern Collective Big Band! Informal atmosphere with a bar and dance floor.

£5 concessions, £8 full price

Weston Park Bandstand
2023-07-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Weston Park Bandstand, Weston Park, Sheffield, S10 2TP, United Kingdom
We’ll be back in the Weston Park bandstand as part of the regular programme of summer music. Find a spot on the grass and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the park.

Concert with The Waldershelf Singers
2023-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | The Venue, 650 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY
Tonight’s programme will include film and show music, standards and much more. Come and enjoy a relaxing evening in a café style setting with light refreshments. Bar available from 7-9pm. Raffle with great prizes

National Concert Band Festival (Regional Heats)
2023-11-26 17:45 - 18:10 | Crompton House Academy, Rochdale Rd, Shaw, Oldham, Oldham, OL2 7HS, United Kingdom
We are entering the NCBF again, but this time in a new location. With our usual Nottingham venue no longer available, this year we’ll be playing in the Oldham regional heats. The times shown are for our performance, but feel free to arrive earlier as other bands will be performing throughout the day, from 09:30.

Kelham Island Christmas Market
2023-12-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street, Sheffield, S3 8SA, United Kingdom
Our traditional first Christmas event is Kelham Island Victorian Christmas Market. Bands are free with admission to the market.

An evening of Christmas Crackers
2023-12-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, Sheffield, S10 1TD
Silver Spectrum Wind Band and Northern Collective Big Band present…

An evening of Christmas Crackers

Our second Christmas concert with our friends at Northern Collective Big Band. It’s a casual, cabaret style setting with tables, a bar and space to dance, so join us to for some festive music to fill a dark winter evening.

National Concert Band Festival (Finals - TBC)
2024-03-16 08:00 - 17:00
If we succeed in the regional heats in November, we hope to return to the finals of the NCBF for the third year running; this time in a new venue in Warwick. Prices and out performance time will be available closer to the event.

Summer Showcase
2024-06-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Selby Abbey, The Crescent, Selby, YO8 4PU, United Kingdom
A summer concert at Selby Abbey. Details TBC.

Weston Park Bandstand
2024-07-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Weston Park Bandstand, Weston Park, Sheffield, S10 2TP, United Kingdom
Light-hearted summer programme for a (hopefully) sunny afternoon in the park!

Concert with The Waldershelf Singers
2024-07-20 19:30 - 21:30 | The Venue, 650 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY
We are returning for a second visit to Stocksbridge with our friends from The Waldershelf Singers.

We are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the RNLI – expect some sea-related music!

It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas!
2024-12-09 19:30 - 21:30 | St Vincent’s Catholic Church, 40 Pickmere Road, Sheffield, S10 1GY
An evening of Christmas classics, and a little light relief from the relentless saturation of Christmas music!FREE ENTRY – donations are welcome, and will be split between the band and the church for their parish charity, the St Justin’s Society

The Musical Kaleidoscope
2025-03-15 17:00 - 19:00 | St Mark’s Church, Broomhill, S10 2SE
Experience a kaleidoscope of musical discovery this Spring time! Sheffield Youth Orchestra and Silver Spectrum Wind Band join forces for a captivating concert featuring a colourful tapestry of classical and wind band music, perfect for all ages.

Sheffield Youth Orchestra and Silver Spectrum Wind Band will perform a spectrum of repertoire from their own groups before joining together to perform exciting works from Bizet’s L’Arlésienne Suites and Vaughan Williams English Folk Song Suite.

Pop-up performance in the Winter Gardens
2025-03-22 16:00 - 16:30 | Winter Gardens, Sheffield Winter Garden, 90 Surrey St, Sheffield, S1 2LH
Pop-up performance in the Winter Gardens as part of the Classical Sheffield Weekend

Kelham Island Christmas Market
2025-12-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street, Sheffield, S3 8SA, United Kingdom

Spring Concert
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | St Marie’s Cathedral, Norfolk Row, Sheffield, S1 2JB

Summer Concert
2026-06-27 19:00 - 21:30 | St Mary’s Church, Bolsterstone, Heads Ln, Bolsterstone, Sheffield, S36 3ZN

Weston Park Bandstand
2026-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Weston Park Bandstand, Weston Park, Sheffield, S10 2TP, United Kingdom
