Flixton Band

Manchester, North West England

Busy Weekend!

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The band met in Flixton at noon on Friday to travel to the annual Saddleworth Whit Friday contests. A few minutes before midnight we completed our seventh and final performance. Apart from a brief shower at Lydgate we were lucky with the weather. Our performances of the contest march, The Wizard, found favour with some adjudicators, and our street … [Read more...]

Urmston Church Parade

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The sun shone on Sunday as the band gathered outside Our Lady & the English Martyrs in the centre of Urmston. It was warm work as we paraded around Urmston and into Davyhulme. We'll be out again next weekend, this time in Prestwich. Hopefully the weather will hold and ice creams will be available! … [Read more...]

Buxton Festival

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The Band continued to consolidate our position as a First Section Band with a creditable performance of Eric Ball's classic test-piece, 'Journey into Freedom', at the Buxton Festival yesterday. In a strong field that combined Championship and First Section bands we placed fourth overall and were delighted to win the trophy for top-placed band from the NW … [Read more...]

Welcome Simone & André

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We are delighted to welcome back two former players. Simone and André Clarke had a short (ahem!) break from Flixton but return to the fold in time to play at the Buxton contest this weekend. André fills the gap in the bass section left by Guy's successful audition for the Army, whilst Simone joins the cornet section to fill in wherever a gap … [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