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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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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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Musical Director Vacancy

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 15:59:43 +0000

Following the departure of our former permanent Musical Director and resident composer, Andy Baker, who has left to pursue other musical interests, Middleton band are now inviting applications for the position of permanent Musical Director to take over from April 2017. We are an established 2nd section, North West Area band. We are lucky to […]

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Arrivals and departures.

Louise admin — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 22:20:02 +0000

We are delighted to welcome Adam O’Neill and Adam Albinson back to the fold. Adam O’Neill originally played principal euphonium for the band a number of years ago before moving away to university and was part of the team that won the 3rd section National Finals in 2007. After a spell at Blackley band, Adam has […]

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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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Middleton Band welcomes new faces!

Louise admin — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 22:41:14 +0000

Middleton Band extend a warm welcome to our newest members, Mayo Aita and Rebekah Harrison. Mayo Aita Mayo, who joins us all the way from Japan, made her debut with the band on Euphonium at our bi-annual last night of the proms concert in Blackrod. Mayo is no stranger to brass bands having previously played for […]

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Middleton Band Present the Houghton Weavers

admin — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 10:27:02 +0000

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 […]

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Whit Friday Brass Band Contests 2014

Louise admin — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 09:00:22 +0000

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. At each venue the band performs […]

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Keep Calm! It’s Area Week!

Louise admin — Sun, 02 Mar 2014 21:07:35 +0000

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 […]

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