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Let the festivities begin!

December 5, 2019 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

The band was out carolling last Saturday - still November! Monday's rehearsal saw the now traditional airing of our Christmas jumpers, hats and goggles. Denis' long-standing reputation as Flixton's most festive dresser is subject to serious competition this year! In case you don't see us out carolling, it is not too late to buy a ticket for tomorrow's … [Read more...]

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Christmas is coming

November 15, 2019 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

The Flixton and Flixton Community Bands will be joining forces once again for this year's Christmas concert at St Clement's Church in Urmston. Both bands have made great strides this year and would be delighted to welcome you to this seasonal celebration. … [Read more...]

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Remembrance

November 15, 2019 By Andy Vail 1 Comment

On a gloriously sunny morning the band gathered at Stretford Cenotaph for the annual service of remembrance. We headed back to the John Alker Ex-Servicemen's Club in Flixton for a very welcome hotpot. The hall was bedecked with flags and packed with people. We were delighted to perform a free concert of music chosen for the occasion. … [Read more...]

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Free Concert!

November 1, 2019 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

The band will be performing for the Remembrance Service at the Stretford Cenotaph on Sunday 10th November. Immediately afterwards we will be heading home to Flixton where the John Alker Ex-Servicemen's Club will be providing a warming and very welcome hotpot for those who have marked the event. At 1pm we will perform a free concert. Please do come … [Read more...]

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Rochdale success

October 24, 2019 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

The band played well on Sunday at the Rochdale contest and was delighted that the adjudicator agreed! The band performed Legacy, a new test piece by Tom Davoren marking the 70th anniversary of the NHS. The piece is particularly appropriate for Flixton as we practise around the corner from Trafford General Hospital, the 'birthplace of the … [Read more...]

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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

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!

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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

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