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Flixton

New trio sign up for Flixton

September 20, 2024
The North West First Section contenders welcome three new signings to the ranks.


Flixton Band

Matt finish at Flixton

June 24, 2023
The five year musical partnership between Flixton Band and conductor Matt Ryan has come to an end.


Flixton

Surprise honour for Flixton stalwart

May 04, 2019
A well deserved Long Service Award was presented to Flixton Band Manager Paul Thomason at the recent Buxton Festival of Brass contest.


Matt Ryan

New MD takes up the baton at Flixton

May 29, 2018
Matt Ryan becomes the new MD at Flixton Band


Hands

Brownbill steps down at Flixton

March 09, 2018
After leading his band to the National Finals once again, Ian Brownbill has stepped down from his role as MD at Flixton Band


winter gardens

Report & Results: 2017 North West Regional Championships: Second Section

February 26, 2017
Flixton head the battle honours in the Second Section as they head to Cheltenham to troop the North West colours with Cheshire Constabulary and Delph.


Conducting

Smith takes his leave from Flixton

January 23, 2017
After two years at the helm, Jason Smith has left his role as MD of Flixton Band


Flixton

Flixton make permanent link with Smith

January 10, 2015
Jason Smith takes over the reins at Flixton Band in time for their Blackpool Area challenge.


Flixton

Flixton gain player boost as they look ahead to 2015

November 18, 2014
The Flixton Band has gained a Xmas player boost as they look ahead to a prosperous musical New Year.


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Flixton announce end of Curtis five year tenure

September 19, 2014
The musical partnership between the Flixton Band and MD Steve Curtis has come to an end.


Flixton

Flixton revel under the pressure

November 19, 2013
A quintet from the Flixton Band has enjoyed their moment of pressure under the BBC quiz spotlight.


Flixton in action

New faces at Flixton

March 06, 2013
Flixton strengthen their line-up ahead of Regional challenge in Blackpool this weekend.


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Flixton five

February 15, 2012
Five new faces join the Flixton ranks ahead of Blackpool.


Flixton

New signings at Flixton

September 06, 2011
The Flixton Band has announced some new signings.


Flixton

Flixton build on morale boost

January 19, 2011
The Flixton Band is hoping to start 2011 as they ended 2010.


Flixton

New faces at Flixton

February 22, 2010
Flixton gain a number of new signings ahead of their regional challenge.


Flixton

New MD at Flixton

December 01, 2009
Stephen Curtis is announced as the new MD at Flixton.


Flixton

Hobbins heads for Flixton

April 16, 2009
Alan Hobbins has become the new MD at the Flixton Band.


Andrews

Flixton to gain Andrews help

June 02, 2008
Paul Andrews to help prepare Flixton for forthcoming Kirkby Lonsdale Contest.


Flixton

No more McKnight rider at Flixton

May 20, 2008
Iain McKnight and Flixton Band have parted compnay.


Flixton

Flixton boost ranks

February 11, 2008
The Flixton band has boosted its playing ranks ahead of the regional.


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New Year players at Flixton

January 02, 2008
The Flixton Band welcome in the New Year with some new players to the ranks.




Money

Did brass bands really receive £31 million?

March 19 • Arts Council England is reported to have paid out over £31 million to bands in the last three years, but the figures may not be all that they appear to be...


NYBBGB

Ticket demand high for NYBBGB Easter showcases

March 19 • If you want to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in action this Easter the you had better be quick about getting a ticket...


Gala Theatre

Durham focus for North of England Area contenders

March 19 • 42 bands will take to the stage in Durham to try and claim their places at London and York later in the year.


Stevanage

Bands get ready for London & SC Area challenges

March 19 • Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre will host 76 bands battling for National Finals qualification this weekend.


Regent Hall Concerts - Slide Effect Trombone Quartet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Welsh Guards Band Septet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Enderby Band - Around the World in 80 Minutes

Friday 20 March • Wycliffe Rooms, George St, Lutterworth LE17 4ED


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Longridge Band - Spring Concert

Saturday 21 March • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Tintwistle Band

March 18 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd euphonium and 2nd baritone player to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Tintwistle Band

March 18 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 15 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET player (position negotiable). We rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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