Flixton Band

Manchester, North West England

Open Rehearsal

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The band performed the Area test piece, Legacy, at Boarshurst Band Club's 'preview evening' last night. Milnrow of the Championship section needed to leave early and played first, so the usual reverse order, running from 4th Section upwards, left us topping the bill! The night's 'adjudicators' were complimentary and constructive, giving us some ideas for … [Read more...]

Brass in the Wire

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The band competed in Warrington yesterday at the Brass in the Wire championship. This is an unusual contest in which bands choose to either play the set test piece from the Butlin's contest earlier in the month or the set test piece for the Area championships next month. We chose to play Legacy, the set piece that we will play in Blackpool on 23rd Feb. … [Read more...]

Happy New Year

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The band returned to rehearsals last week and it's very much 'noses to the grindstone' time. Our first contest will be in Warrington on 26th January and this is closely followed by the annual Area contest in February to determine our ranking status. The good news is that our carolling and Christmas concerts brought in sufficient money to keep us running. … [Read more...]

Seasons wishes to all our supporters

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The band performed the second of its Christmas concerts at the Larkhill Centre in Timperley last Saturday. As ever we had the pleasure of playing to a packed hall who enjoyed both the concert programme and the carol singing. We've been busy playing carols in the community across Stretford and Urmston both in the evenings and at weekends. This Saturday … [Read more...]

Christmas concert

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Last Friday saw the band join forces with the Flixton Community Band and their Learners' Group to present our annual festive concert at St Clement's Church in the heart of Urmston. The church was more full than ever before for one of our concerts. Audience feedback was very positive and the bands were impressed by the community carol singing. The … [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!

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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