Flixton Band

Manchester, North West England

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Join Us

Flixton is a friendly and welcoming band. If you are looking to join a band or just fancy coming to a rehearsal we will do our best to make you very welcome.

If there is not a current vacancy on your instrument please do not be discouraged. We will not ‘sack’ players to make space for newcomers, but several players are flexible and prepared to switch parts to accommodate new members.

To apply, please contact the Band on flixband@aol.com or just come along to a rehearsal at the bandroom. Please check before attending a rehearsal as we do take a summer break and sometimes rehearse at other venues in the run-up to contests.

Current (June 2024) Vacancies:

  • Front row cornet
  • Solo euphonium

Enquiries on other instruments always welcome!

Rehearsals

The Flixton Band rehearses 8pm Mondays and Thursdays at the Coach House, Flixton Road, M41 5GJ

The Flixton Community Band rehearses 10am Saturdays at the Flixton Junior School. See their website for more details.

If you are looking for a band in the area contact us or pop along for a rehearsal.

All players will be made very welcome!

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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Recent Posts

  • World Premiere! May 21, 2025
  • NW Championships March 3, 2025
  • Areas fast approaching February 14, 2025

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!

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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