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Whit Friday 2019

admin — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 18:37:25 +0000

It was a slightly soggy Whit Friday 2019, but as always, the greatest free show on earth was lots of fun! The band wee this year competing as a first section band which saw stiff competition from established 1st section bands. We competed at 10 venues across Tameside and Saddleworth and are delighted to […]

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National Champions 2018

admin — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 23:17:58 +0000

Middleton Band is absolutely delighted to be crowned 2018 2nd Section National Champions at the recent National Finals Brass band Contest held at the Centaur, Cheltenham. The band qualified to play at the national competition in February 2018 when they won 1st place in the second section in the North West Area Brass band Contest, […]

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Whit Friday 2018 Success

admin — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 14:53:48 +0000

Middleton Band are delighted to report on a successful Whit Friday evening of band contests. The band had first place victories at Dukinfield Albion and the Broadoak contests and a third place at Scouthead contest too. The weather looked like rain but mainly held off throughout the night. We were thrilled that […]

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Youth Addition & Good Luck

admin — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 14:21:03 +0000

We are delighted to announce a new addition to our back row team! Izzy Eardley joins us on 3rd cornet from our youth band where she plays 2nd man down on the front row. Izzy has impressed us with her determination and solid graft since she began to sit in with the senior band. Izzy […]

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Race night 2018

admin — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 23:55:17 +0000

Saddle up for another of our very popular race nights! 7.00pm Saturday 2nd June 2018, St Peter’s Parish Hall, Townley St/Victoria St, Middleton M24 1BQ. We are raising funds for our upcoming trip to the National Finals in September and what better way to do it than with a fun-filled family race night. £4 entry includes […]

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New signings

admin — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 13:38:14 +0000

Middleton Band, 2nd section North West Regional Champions, are delighted to announce two new signings. The band are pleased to welcome Victoria Taylor who, after a long leave of absence, has returned to the band. Victoria brings with her a vast wealth of experience and is a valuable addition to the front row. Our second […]

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2nd Section North West Area Champions

admin — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 23:01:06 +0000

Champions! On Sunday 26th February 2018, Middleton Band were crowned 2nd section champions after traveling to the Winter Gardens in Blackpool to take part in the North West Area Brass Band Championships. We are delighted to report that the band came first, winning the second section playing Ex Terra Lucem By Jonathan Bates. The band is […]

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National Youth Brass Band Championships

Louise admin — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 16:11:43 +0000

This year Middleton Youth Band were absolutely thrilled to join forces with our good friends Besses Boys Youth Band to attend the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain on 17th April held at the RNCM in Manchester where they gained a bronze award! As we would be up against large county bands form all over the country we […]

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North Manchester Youth Band is born!

Louise admin — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 12:50:22 +0000

This year Middleton Youth Band and Besses Boys Youth Band are absolutely thrilled to be joining forces to form the brand new North Manchester Youth Band in order to enter the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain on 17th April held at the RNCM in Manchester. At this contest, Youth Bands from all over […]

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Whit Friday 2015

Louise admin — Sat, 30 May 2015 14:38:25 +0000

The band once again took part in the annual Whit Friday band contests. The weather was cold damp and windy but this did not spoil a fantastic and successful evening! The main band was supported by 7 young members of the youth band who were exemplary musicians all night, great playing, spot on deportment and […]

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