Today we learnt that the annual NW Area Championships, scheduled for February 2021, have been cancelled. As with so many functions this contest has fallen prey to lock-down. Please do keep an eye on our engagements list as this will be regularly updated as we hear of further cancellations. Or, of course, new bookings! Plans are already forming to … [Read more...]
Trafford still in lockdown
We continue to be unable to meet to rehearse as Trafford's local lockdown continues. The Band's Management Team continues to work hard behind the scenes ensuring that we comply with the ever-changing guidance from government sources and Brass Bands England. We were all set to go, at least for small group playing, before coronavirus rates in Greater … [Read more...]
Lock-down continues
Latest Government advice has relaxed some rules for professional musicians but has tightened those for brass players, woodwind and singers. Rehearsals continue to be suspended until further notice and our public engagements are cancelled for the remainder of summer at least. Please keep an eye on our engagements page, which we will continue to update if … [Read more...]
Lock-down lifting?
It may be for shops and even pubs and restaurants, but we haven't quite got there yet for band rehearsals. Blowing lots of air around a confined rehearsal room is still considered unwise. However, outdoors with 3m between seats, not facing each other and groups of no more than six players, it is now possible to play together. Resourceful members have … [Read more...]
VE Day
Obviously we didn't play a concert in Urmston to mark the event as had been planned. Nevertheless our members from across Trafford and further afield were able to contribute musically to the commemorations. We played The Last Post, respected the two minute silence and complete the Reveille on streets, in parks and out of open windows. Our efforts … [Read more...]
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Adie Smith is our Musical Director.