History

The organisation was formed in 1989 as the Crewe & District Brass Band, by a group of parents whose children played brass band instruments. At the beginning of the year there were 29 players in the Youth Band and 18 in the training band. The membership quickly increased and the organisation began to receive financial support from the local Lions clubs of South Cheshire and North Staffordshire and which continues to this day. The band changed its name to Lions Youth Brass, and is believed to be one of only two organisations of its kind in the world to operate in the name of Lions.

The band supports close to 100 young musicians across 3 groups; a ‘Debut Band’ for complete beginners, the ‘Academy Band’ for those with a bit more experience, and the ‘Youth Band’, for the most able players

All 3 bands perform regularly around Cheshire, often supporting the local Lions Clubs and associated charities, and each year the Youth Band undertakes a concert tour.

Ian Raisbeck was appointed musical director of Lions Youth Brass in January 2023, following the tragic loss of Nigel Birch. Ian is a former member of Lions, and has continued to work closely with the organisation for over 20 years in many different roles.

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