On this page you can find news about the band, and reports of our latest performances.
Following last winter’s successful joint gig in Howarth, we’re teaming up with May Contain Notes again, for a musical evening at Bocking WMC in Crossroads on Sat. October the 25th at 7:30pm. There’s no entry fee, so all you have to do is turn up and enjoy the tunes!
Latest gigs
Gig Report – Ilkley Bandstand 16th May 2026
It wasn’t Too Darn Hot and there were Raindrops Falling On Our Heads, but a great gig on Ilkley Bandstand this aft! Our practice percussionists joined us, playing out for the first time and to great effect – especially in the latin numbers. The regular dancers, the music and the kids jumping around kept our…
Gig Report – Ilkley Bandstand 16th August 2025
A great morning’s music at the Bandstand we like to call home in Ilkley. Generous audience members helped us raise funds for Candlelighters, a charity that supports children with cancer, and their families. Set List Our next gig is at Howarth Bandstand on August 31 at between 2pm and 4pm.
Gig Report – Sunday 12 August 2025 – Bingley Bandstand at Myrtle Park.
Warming up, tuning up before Sunday’s gig. Our second gig at Bingley Bandstand in Myrtle Park, another stunning sunny day and a big crowd. We loved that people got up to dance, but could also see lots of toes tapping. Set List Rose Without a Thorn (sound check) Brazil It Don’t Mean a Thing The…
Gig Report – Sunday 23rd June – Bingley Bandstand, Myrtle Park
We had a fabulous time on Sunday afternoon in a very sunny Myrtle Park in Bingley. A cool breeze through the bandstand and a good crowd made for a fantastic summer gig. Our charity collection was the biggest of the year, thanks to your generosity. Set List First Set They Can’t Take That Away From…
Saturday 27th April – Bandstand – Roberts Park
We will be playing on Saturday 27th April -at the bandstand in Roberts Park – Saltaire – at 8pm. We played to an enthusiastic crowd on the 27th April, even though there was a chill wind! The lantern parade provided a surreal flavour to our tunes, but we loved every minute of it. Next time…
Saturday 11th May 2024 – Ilkley Bandstand
We will be playing at Ilkley Bandstand on Saturday 11th May 2024 at 14:00-16:00. Join us for some great jazz tunes! By train: Ilkley rail station is a 5 minute walk from the bandstand. By bus: plenty of buses travel to and from Ilkley. The bandstand is a 5 minute walk from the main roads.…
Saturday 25th May 2024 – New Line Care Home
On Saturday 25th May we will play for a private function at the New Line Care Home. If you’d like us to play for you, please get in touch.
Saturday 8th June 2024 – Ilkley Bandstand
We will be playing at Ilkley Bandstand on Saturday 8th June 2024 at 14:00-16:00. Join us for some great jazz tunes! By train: Ilkley rail station is a 5 minute walk from the bandstand. By bus: plenty of buses travel to and from Ilkley. The bandstand is a 5 minute walk from the main roads.…
Sunday 23rd June 2024 – Myrtle Park Bingley
We hope to be playing at Myrtle Park Bingley on Sunday 23rd June 2024 – details to be confirmed. Join us for some great jazz tunes! More details to be confirmed shortly…
Saturday 13th July 2024 – Utley Downs Charity Day
We will be playing at Utley Downs Charity Day on the 13th July 2024 details to be confirmed. Join us for some great jazz tunes! More details to be confirmed shortly…
Saturday 27th July 2024 – Ilkley Bandstand
We will be playing at Ilkley Bandstand on Saturday 27th July 2024 at 11:00-13:00. Join us for some great jazz tunes! By train: Ilkley rail station is a 5 minute walk from the bandstand. By bus: plenty of buses travel to and from Ilkley. The bandstand is a 5 minute walk from the main roads.…
Sunday 28th July 2024 – Haworth bandstand
We’ll be playing a wide range of lovely jazz songs and tunes on Sunday 28th July 2024 – time to be confirmed. Join us for some great music fun! By train: there’s the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway By bus: plenty of buses travel to and from Haworth. By car: there is parking, but Howarth…
Saturday 10th August 2024 – Ilkley Bandstand
We will be playing at Ilkley Bandstand on Saturday 10th August 2024 at 11:00-13:00. Join us for some great jazz tunes! By train: Ilkley rail station is a 5 minute walk from the bandstand. By bus: plenty of buses travel to and from Ilkley. The bandstand is a 5 minute walk from the main roads.…
Sunday 22 September 2024 – Ilkley Bandstand
We will be playing at Ilkley Bandstand on Sunday 22 September 2024 at 14:00-16:00. Join us for some great jazz tunes! By train: Ilkley rail station is a 5 minute walk from the bandstand. By bus: plenty of buses travel to and from Ilkley. The bandstand is a 5 minute walk from the main roads.…
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About Guiseley Jazz
Guiseley Jazz Band (formerly GMC Jazz) is a jazz group based in Guiseley, Leeds and the West Yorkshire area. We aim to enable individuals to play together in a larger ensemble group, and we’re passionate about improving our sound and experience of playing for audiences.
The group is led by musical director Steve Marriott and has regular external events/gigs which we work towards for anyone to come and enjoy. Practices are held every Monday at Menston Library, Menston. We welcome your feedback and suggestions. Use our Contact Us page to tell us what we’re doing right or what we can improve on.
Players wanted
We’re looking for more players in some sections of the band.