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Manchester, North West England

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Glossop success

October 10, 2019 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

The band was delighted to perform on Sunday to an appreciative audience at the Band Club in Glossop. It was an ambitious and stamina-demanding programme that demonstrates how much the band has improved over the last year or two. Our attention now turns immediately to the fast-approaching Rochdale contest. Our engagements list for the Autumn season … [Read more...]

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Glossop success!

October 8, 2018 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

The Band was delighted to perform at Glossop Band Club yesterday.  Solos from Vicky Finlay (Flugel) and Jess Wilson (Horn) complemented a varied programme of traditional and modern works that culminated in Peter Graham's 'Shine as the Light'.  Many thanks to our deps on the day and to the supporters who turned up to help raise funds through the raffle and … [Read more...]

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Glossop concert

October 3, 2018 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

This Sunday we return to the concert stage at the Glossop Band Club.  We will be playing from 2pm.  We have been working on a challenging and varied concert programme. Please do come and support us if you can. … [Read more...]

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Sun in the Park

August 7, 2018 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

The band worked on their tans at Coronation Park, Ormskirk, on Sunday.  Ice creams and slushies were in abundance!  With players deputising on principal cornet and solo euphonium (thank you both!), Vicky Finlay was our only soloist of the day.  Her flugel solo, Ave Maria, proved popular with the large and appreciative audience.  Old favourites, including an … [Read more...]

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Summer Concert fast approaching

July 10, 2018 By Flixton Band Leave a Comment

Roll up, roll up! Tickets are now on sale for our Summer Concert at St Clement's Church in Urmston on Saturday 21st July. Details of times and how to beat the queues to obtain your ticket in advance are available here. … [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!

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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