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 […]
Whit Friday
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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. […]
Once again, the band had an enjoyable and successful time at the Whit Friday Band Contests in Tameside and Saddleworth. The band competed at 11 contests and as far as we know have won 5 second section prizes and a 2nd best local prize at Scouthead. The full results can be found […]
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 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.
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!