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Blackburn and Darwen

September 13, 2021 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

The band was delighted - more than delighted after so long - to take part in the Blackburn and Darwen March and Hymn Tune contest yesterday. Our soloists impressed the adjudicator and we were placed solidly mid-table, coming 8th of the 16 bands competing. Not bad given that we are not yet back in our band-room and have been cut down to just one, … [Read more...]

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Back live!

September 6, 2021 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

We returned to public performance last month with an outdoor concert programme at Prestwich Clough that was well-received by an appreciative audience. This weekend we return to contest action as we take part in the outdoor March and Hymn contest at Darwen. It will be a great opportunity to catch up with other local bands. Fingers are firmly crossed that … [Read more...]

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First performance in how long?!

August 4, 2021 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

Rehearsals are now in full swing for our return to public performance - St Mary's Flower Park in Prestwich at 1:40pm on Sunday 22nd August. We are getting closer. Just one metre between chairs at rehearsal and no more bell covers. Hooray! We are hoping to take part in a contest or two this autumn. Please do keep an eye on our engagements page and … [Read more...]

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We’re back!

May 19, 2021 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

Oh yes! From tomorrow the band is back for its first full rehearsal in more than a year. We may be socially distanced, using bell covers, bringing our own stands and music, wearing face masks when not playing and doing unpleasant things to collect and dispose of anything coming from our water keys, but we'll be back playing together. As lockdown eases … [Read more...]

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Like buses…

March 29, 2021 By Andy Vail Leave a Comment

You wait months through lockdown and then two come along at once. The band has added a summer event at Mary's Flower Park, Prestwich to our ever growing list of engagements. … [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.

Learn more about our history

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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