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Remembrance

November 13, 2023 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

The band was privileged to perform hymns for the annual Remembrance Sunday service at the Stretford Cenotaph. Despite the cold weather and, at times, heavy rainfall there was a large attendance. We returned to Flixton to a very warm welcome in the John Alker Hall, where hotpot and drinks were provided. We performed a short, free concert there for … [Read more...]

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Top Percussion

November 6, 2023 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

Congratulations to our percussion team: Lesley, Tris, Conor and Ian. They scooped the trophy for Best Percussion in the Championship Section of the Wychavon Festival of Brass. The band was delighted to place 10th out of 20 in the Championship Section with our Norwegian-themed programme. We may have been slightly less delighted to place 13th out of 17 … [Read more...]

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Open Rehearsal Invitation

October 30, 2023 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

On Thursday 2nd November we will be throwing open our doors. We welcome supporters who would like a preview of our programme for the Wychavon entertainment contest on Saturday. We will be rehearsing at the John Alker Memorial Hall in Flixton from 8pm to 10pm. Doors will be open from 7:30pm and the bar will be open. … [Read more...]

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New Arrivals

September 11, 2023 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

The Band has emerged from a short summer break with news of two important new arrivals. Sophia Rose Phillips was welcomed to the Flixton Family on 24th August. Our congratulations to her parents, Liam and Katie. Sophia has already been signed up for the cornet section despite rumours that her first burp sounded more like a trombonist! Following … [Read more...]

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Could you be our new MD?

June 27, 2023 By Andy Vail 1 Comment

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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!

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

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