Flixton Band

Manchester, North West England

Christmas concert

By Leave a Comment

Last Friday saw the band join forces with the Flixton Community Band and their Learners’ Group to present our annual festive concert at St Clement’s Church in the heart of Urmston.

The church was more full than ever before for one of our concerts. Audience feedback was very positive and the bands were impressed by the community carol singing.

Flixton Community Band and Learners’ Group in full swing
Matt wishes he hadn’t taken the bottle labelled ‘Drink Me’ during the interval?

The following evening most of the band were out again for our annual carols concert at Davyhulme Park Golf Club.

We now have just one more rehearsal this year, then our concert on Saturday evening in Timperley and a few more carolling sessions before members take a break for Christmas.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Welcome to Flixton Band

Flixton Band maintains a proud tradition of music making, which dates back over 140 years. The Band is currently graded first section by the National Brass Band Association of Great Britain, the highest of any Trafford Band. Flixton Band is currently self-funding and does not benefit from sponsorship. Originally formed in 1877, the Flixton Volunteer Band was the result of the formation of the Flixton 1st Volunteer Battalion, Manchester Regiment. (This was the Territorial Army of the period.) The services of the band were in much demand and it gradually became known locally as the Flixton Volunteers Band. … Learn More »

Recent Posts

Flixton Band

The band re-formed in 1967, when it became known as the Flixton Silver Band, and was granted permission to use the Urmston coat of arms on band uniforms and stationery. To this day we still use the coat of arms in association with our band.

Learn more about our history

Trophy Cabinet

2024

Areas – 9th First Section

2023 

Wychavon – 10th Championship & Best Percussion

Blackburn & Darwen – 1st Overall

Whit Friday (Saddleworth) – 15th Overall

Areas – 11th First Section

Rehearsals

Flixton Band rehearses on Mondays and Thursdays at the Coach House on Flixton Road. Both rehearsals are 8pm to 10pm.

Thanks to a partnership formed in May 2013 our training band, the Flixton Community Band, rehearses at Flixton Junior School on Delamere Road from 10am to noon each Saturday.

Let’s hope it contributes towards bringing us even more success going forward!

Want to join us or pop along for a rehearsal? Find out more

 

Musical Director

Adie Smith is our Musical Director.

Adie joined us in 2023 after a stellar playing career as a percussionist with the likes of Wingates, Fairey’s and Black Dyke, winning every major championship.

Adie Smith – Musical Director