Main Band

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New Uniforms

As part of our 140th celebrations in 2016, we began the process of updating our image. Or stage jackets were over 20 years old and in desperate need of repair and replacement and our walking out and outdoor jackets were very worn and dated too. We decided to bring the band […]

Halloween Race Night

Join us on 31st October for our Halloween themed Race Night at St Peter’s church hall, Middleton. Doors open 6.30 pm, first race is 7.00pm. It’s going to be an exciting night with fun for all the family, don’t forget there are prizes for the best fancy dress and nest […]

Whit Friday 2015

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!

Middleton Band Present the Houghton Weavers

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 […]

Middleton Band March at Broadoak: Whit Friday 2011

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.

Middleton Band play at East Lancs Railway 1940's event 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.

4th place National Finalists 2013!

4th place National Finalists 2013! Middleton Band have just returned from the National Finals at The Centaur, Cheltenham with a respectable 4th place out of 18 bands from accross the country. The band carried out several fund raising events over the past months such as a quiz night, a race […]