Musicians battle it out at the Yorkshire Brass Band Championships

Dozens of ensembles are performing in the highly-competitive Yorkshire Brass Band Championships at Huddersfield Town Hall.

The two-day competition brings opportunity of gaining top grades from strict adjudicators and the chance to perform at the Royal Albert Hall.

Brass bands from former mining and textile communities are among those taking part in the competition today (Saturday) and tomorrow.

Robert Turnbull, chairman of the Yorkshire Brass Band Championships, said: "There are quite a variety of pieces, from composers like Gustav Holst to more modern pieces.

"The judges are listening for dynamics, intonation and bands making the music come alive, as well as playing the right notes in the right order.

"The music also brings out the soloists' parts and there are prizes for soloists."