The band wishes all our supporters the very best for the coming year. Hopefully there will be many more opportunities for music making and public performance than we have seen in the previous 20 months or so. It isn't easy to rehearse with fingers crossed! That's what we will be doing as we look forward to the return of the NW Regional Championships … [Read more...]
Someone Special
At a Special General Meeting of the Band, Paul Thomason was thanked for his incredible service. Paul retired from playing this autumn after nearly 30 years with Flixton, mostly as Band Manager (12 years) or Assistant Band Manger. In Paul's time the band has faced several challenges and we owe our current stability as an organisation in large part to his … [Read more...]
(Not so) New Faces
Flixton welcomes Tim Brocklehurst on soprano, Richard Bond on second baritone and Graham Bond on BBb bass. Tim is the latest to discover that there really is no escape from Flixton Band as he re-joins after a break of a few years. Richard and his father, Graham, are also not that new to the Flixton family. Richard continues to play solo euphonium in … [Read more...]
Back live!
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...]
First performance in how long?!
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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Adie Smith is our Musical Director.