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Preston performance

February 1, 2019 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

The Band returned to the First Section officially on Sunday when we competed at the Guildhall, Preston. It was an opportunity to try a run-through this year's Areas test piece, Symphony of Marches by Gilbert Vinter. We came 9th and are grateful to the adjudicator for some very constructive feedback. Our congratulations go to the winners, Longridge Band, … [Read more...]

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Contest approaching

January 23, 2019 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

The band is rehearsing hard for the Preston Contest to be held this Sunday. We have been working in sections and as a whole to pull together our first test piece since returning to the First Section. The Preston Contest provides an excellent opportunity to get a feel for this new level of competition before the NW Area Championships next month. If you … [Read more...]

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Happy New Year!

January 3, 2019 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

Flixton Band returns to rehearsals tonight after a hard-earned Christmas Break. Having packed away the Christmas music for another year, the Band will be working towards its upcoming contest commitments, first at Preston and then at Blackpool for the Area championships. Our excellent performances at Blackpool over recent years mean that we are back … [Read more...]

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Carols

December 19, 2018 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

With less than a week to go until Christmas the band still has a few engagements to fulfil. On Thursday evening you will find us at Sainsbury's in Eden Square.  We'll be back on Saturday lunchtime, when a second group will be at Tesco on Chester Road. Saturday afternoon we complete our engagements for this year at 'Carols in the Park' at Peel Hall Park … [Read more...]

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Festive Season

December 19, 2018 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

The Flixton Bands joined forces earlier this month to perform their annual Christmas concert at St Clement's Church in Urmston.  The band's president, Councillor Jonathan Coupe, joined the performance as Master of Ceremonies. The Community Band opened the second half of the concert with music from Mary Poppins and Grease as well as traditional seasonal … [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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