Flixton Band

Manchester, North West England

Remembrance

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The band was honoured to perform at the Stretford Cenotaph on Sunday. We played a selection of hymn tunes from 10:30 while the crowds gathered and then performed the music for the annual service of remembrance.

We returned to Flixton to perform a short free concert at the John Alker Hall, home of the Flixton Ex-Servicemen’s Association. This has become something of a tradition over recent years and their hotpot is very welcome after a fresh morning.

We now turn our attention to Christmas. Please note that our annual concert at the St Clement’s Church in Urmston has had to be moved due to structural issues with the venue. We will instead be performing alongside our Community Band at St Mary’s Church in Davyhulme from 7:30 on Friday 4th December.

Just over a week later, on Saturday 12th December, we will be performing at the Larkhill Centre in Timperley with the earlier start time of 7pm.

A full programme of events is available here.

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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 »

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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.

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Trophy Cabinet

2026

Red Admiral – 5th (First Section)
French Open – Most entertaining
Fleetwood – 7th (Championship/First Section)
Areas – 8th (First Section)

2025 

Rochdale – 11th (Champ/First) & Best Percussion
Red Admiral – 3rd (First Section) & Best Horns
Areas – 9th (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