Middleton Band were formed in 1876 and 2016 is the 140th Anniversary. To build up to this great occasion the band are trying something different in 2015 to promote the band, this being the first event. On Saturday 16th May 2015 we will performing with the Houghton Weavers at Middleton Arena. The evening will feature… Continue reading Middleton Band Present the Houghton Weavers
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Whit Friday Brass Band Contests 2014
Middleton Band once again took part in the annual Whit Friday Brass Band contests in Saddleworth. Often described as ‘The greatest free show on Earth’, the Saddleworth and Tameside Whit Friday Brass Band Contests take place every year on the afternoon and evening of Whit Friday – 13th June in 2014.
1940’s Proms concert for East Lancashire Railway 2014
Middleton Band once again stepped back in time for the fun filled East Lancashire Railway’s (ELR) 1940’s weekend event. On Monday 26th May, the band played a 1940’s Proms themed concert at a packed out St Paul’s church, Ramsbottom to conclude the ELR 1940’s bank holiday weekend.
Youth Band at ELR 1940’s event 2014
The youth band once again took a trip down memory lane at the ELR 1940’s event. Although the weather was typically British, the band played on under cover of a marquee to entertain visitors to the annual 1940’s event at Bury Transport Museum. Set amongst the beautiful classic cars on display, the band played a… Continue reading Youth Band at ELR 1940’s event 2014
St. George’s night celebrations with Middleton Band!
Middleton Band will be taking part in not one, but two St. George’s Night concerts this year. Why not come along and celebrate England’s patron saint St. George by joining in our fun patriotic festivities with pride!
Great British Songs Concert with Middleton Musical Society
Keep Calm! It’s Area Week!
Middleton band are in the final run up to the North West Area contest at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. The contest will take place on Sunday the 9th March in the Pavillion Theatre, starting at 9.30 AM. The adjudicators for the second section will be Allan Holdsworth & Alan Morrison. The band have been enjoying… Continue reading Keep Calm! It’s Area Week!
Top 6 result, new signing and new friends!
Well, what an exciting year it has been so far! Butlins Middleton Band have recently returned from Butlins Mineworkers Championships where we gained a top 6 result with a very respectable 5th place out of 17 bands in the second section. The band were very pleased overall with their performance, a little disappointed perhaps that… Continue reading Top 6 result, new signing and new friends!