Flixton Band

Manchester, North West England

Summer Season

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The band played a full concert at Boarshurst Band Club last weekend and were out again this weekend in the sun at Walton Park. The Boarshurst concerts are broadcast live across the internet. The soloists in particular drew very positive feedback. Vicky Finlay on flugel horn, Danny Lowry on euphonium and Tim Brocklehurst on soprano cornet all excelled in … [Read more...]

New Musical Director, Matt Ryan

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We are delighted to welcome Matt Ryan as our new Musical Director. We received a very strong list of applicants and would like to thank all those who showed an interest. Matt has a broad range of experience in the Brass and Orchestral worlds and has built a reputation with bands in the North West over the last ten years.  Some will remember that Matt is a … [Read more...]

Welcome to Flixton Band

Flixton Band maintains a proud tradition of music making, which dates back over 140 years. The Band is currently graded first section by the National Brass Band Association of Great Britain, the highest of any Trafford Band. Flixton Band is currently self-funding and does not benefit from sponsorship. Originally formed in 1877, the Flixton Volunteer Band was the result of the formation of the Flixton 1st Volunteer Battalion, Manchester Regiment. (This was the Territorial Army of the period.) The services of the band were in much demand and it gradually became known locally as the Flixton Volunteers Band. … Learn More »

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Flixton Band

The band re-formed in 1967, when it became known as the Flixton Silver Band, and was granted permission to use the Urmston coat of arms on band uniforms and stationery. To this day we still use the coat of arms in association with our band.

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Trophy Cabinet

2024

Areas – 9th First Section

2023 

Wychavon – 10th Championship & Best Percussion

Blackburn & Darwen – 1st Overall

Whit Friday (Saddleworth) – 15th Overall

Areas – 11th First Section

Rehearsals

Flixton Band rehearses on Mondays and Thursdays at the Coach House on Flixton Road. Both rehearsals are 8pm to 10pm.

Thanks to a partnership formed in May 2013 our training band, the Flixton Community Band, rehearses at Flixton Junior School on Delamere Road from 10am to noon each Saturday.

Let’s hope it contributes towards bringing us even more success going forward!

Want to join us or pop along for a rehearsal? Find out more

 

Musical Director

Adie Smith is our Musical Director.

Adie joined us in 2023 after a stellar playing career as a percussionist with the likes of Wingates, Fairey’s and Black Dyke, winning every major championship.

Adie Smith – Musical Director