Leila Webster, MBE, USWA (Hon)

Leila Webster is undeniably a star and a lady!  She has been singing in public since she was ten years of age and for many years 'topped the bill' as one of Northern Ireland's best-loved singers, actresses and cabaret artistes. Leila sang with the famous tenor James Johnston when the Sadler's Wells Ballet Company appeared in Belfast; she has worked with international stars such as Bob Hope and local comedian James Young; she gave a brilliant 'straight' performance in Mother Courage and had the audience rolling in the aisles during numerous Sam Cree comedies.

Leila was awarded the MBE in 1996. She still finds time and energy to support local charities and visit long-stay patients and residents in nursing homes and hospitals.

Due, in part, to her husband Tom's lifelong devotion to brass bands Leila has been a great supporter of the North of Ireland Bands Association and the Brass Band League.

We are honoured and extremely grateful to Leila and Tom for their support and encouragement for our young musicians in Laureldale Brass Ensemble.