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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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4th place National Finalists 2013!

admin — Sun, 22 Sep 2013 20:04:34 +0000

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 night, concerts and a sponsored […]

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Youth Band at ELR 1940’s event: Bury Transport Museum

Louise admin — Sat, 25 May 2013 16:45:49 +0000

We ordered glorious weather just for the occasion! The youth band once again took part in the East Lancashire Railway 1940’s event at Bury Transport Museum. This year, with the day being so sunny, the band set up outside the museum and entertained visitors to the 1940’s event. The youth band once more did us proud […]

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Whit Friday 2013!

admin — Sat, 25 May 2013 01:12:06 +0000

What a fantastic evening we had playing Mephistopheles at Tameside Whit Friday contests. As we wait for the results to come in, here is a video and some photos of the night! Results: Full Results here Broadoak: Highest placed 2nd section

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Could it be you? Kit Percussion Required

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:51:00 +0000

Vacancies have arisen for a kit percussionist for this friendly 2nd section band. Rehearsals are Monday and Thursday evenings at the St. Annes Academy, Hollin Lane, Middleton Enquiries to secretary@middletonband.com or telephone 0793 215 2160

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Severn Valley Railway 1940′s Event – 02/03 July 2011

admin — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:53:38 +0000

Another great weekend with excellent playing from all! The band showed just how versatile we can be with our choral version of ‘It’s a long way to Tipparary’ in the march ’1914′, Sing as We Go and Dads Army. It was a very busy weekend with the Youth Band doing 8 spots on both days […]

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Severn Valley Railway 1940’s Event – 25/26 June

admin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:28:27 +0000

Over the weekend of the 25th and 26th June, Middleton Youth Band headed down to Kidderminster for the Severn Valley Railway’s 1940s event, this year under the direction of new MD – Pam Smith. On both days the Youth Band started their day on Kidderminster Station, pleasing the crowds. The Youth Band then headed up […]

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Whit Friday 2011

Louise admin — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:45:58 +0000

The band have had a fantastic evening competing in Tameside Whit Friday March contests. The rain managed to hold off for much of the evening as the band, along with some members of the youth band, marched to 1914 followed by the main band playing ORB at 8 contests overall. Results The band are really pleased with their […]

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Middleton Band sponsor cricket match!

Louise admin — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 20:37:12 +0000

Middleton Band were delighted to take the opportunity to sponsor the Middleton v Crompton match today at Middleton Cricket Club. What a glorious day too, with excellent weather and a superb turn out to watch Middleton victoriously romp home! The band received VIP treatment from the club too, who laid on a lovely buffet for […]

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Rochdale Mayor Making Ceremony May 2011

Louise admin — Wed, 18 May 2011 21:42:21 +0000

The band were invited to play as Councillor Alan Godson was sworn in as the new Mayor of Rochdale at the Mayor Making Ceremony at Rochdale Town Hall this evening. Former Mayor and Mayoresses, MPs, Councillors and invited guests watched as last year’s Mayor Zulfiqar Ali handed over the chains of office to Councillor Godson. We were […]

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