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Welcome Simone & André

April 26, 2019 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

We are delighted to welcome back two former players. Simone and André Clarke had a short (ahem!) break from Flixton but return to the fold in time to play at the Buxton contest this weekend. André fills the gap in the bass section left by Guy's successful audition for the Army, whilst Simone joins the cornet section to fill in wherever a gap … [Read more...]

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Bavarian Bonanza

April 3, 2019 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

We had a cracking night at our Bavarian evening on Saturday. The Tintenfisch band, led by the indomitable Baron, played their hearts out to a packed crowd at the John Alker Club.  Musical reputations were left in tatters as many steins and Bavarian bratwurst were consumed. It was great to see so many of the audience taking the opportunity to wear their … [Read more...]

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CONGRATULATIONS, GUY!

March 6, 2019 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

Guy Osborn passed his audition last week and will be joining the Army as a professional musician. Our congratulations go to Guy and we wish him the very best for his future career. Unfortunately it does mean we'll be losing Guy! We have started the search for a replacement tuba player. Anyone interested should contact us through flixband@aol.com. We'd … [Read more...]

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Blackpool

February 25, 2019 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

The Band performed Gilbert Vinter's Symphony of Marches at the Blackpool Winter Gardens yesterday. It marked our return to the First Section at the NW Championships and we were delighted to consolidate our position in the Section with a top-half finish, placing 8th. The performance on stage was possibly our best run through in what had been a busy … [Read more...]

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Contest Preparations

February 14, 2019 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

The countdown to this year's North West Championships at Blackpool has well and truly begun. This Sunday the Band will be performing the test piece, Symphony of Marches by Gilbert Vinter, to a packed Boarshurst bandroom. One band from each section will preview their set work in front of an adjudicator. The following Thursday we throw open our doors … [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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