Adie Smith – Musical Director

Sept 2023 – Present

Adie is a percussionist who started playing with Blackley Band in North Manchester. His playing took him to a number of bands including Wingates and Faireys. He played with Black Dyke for 5 years, where he won all of the “majors” in 2014/15.

He stopped playing in 2017 soon after the birth of his daughter. Adie now works as a peripatetic percussion teacher for Oldham Music Service. 

Adie started conducting while studying at Salford University and soon became conductor at Blackley Band, initially to help with his studies. Whilst there he conducted a few bands as a guest, most notably with Wingates band. He enjoyed a number of contest wins with Blackley, most recently at Buxton contest on the piece Penlee. Adie remained with Blackley until taking up his current position with Flixton.