The band was honoured to take part in the Blackburn with Darwen Civic Parade in Blackburn this weekend, celebrating the appointment of the new Mayor. It was a privilege to perform as part of this special community occasion, including playing in the wonderful Blackburn Cathedral. We would like to thank everyone who came along to support the event and made it such a memorable day.

The band would like to extend its sincere thanks to Alan Brewer for his dedication, commitment, and valued contribution during his time with us. We wish Alan every success and happiness in the future. As we look ahead to the next chapter, we are now seeking a talented Solo Baritone player to complete our line-up. If you're an enthusiastic musician looking to join a friendly, ambitious band, we'd love to hear from you. If you think you'd be a great fit, please get in touch for

1ST SECTION CHAMPIONS Our last engagement of the year before a summer break was Red Admiral Contests March and Hymn Tune Contest in the beautiful village of Croston Our performances of Be Still and Know and Ravenswood found favour with the adjudicators and the band were awarded the Best 1st Section Band and placed 4th overall. We would like to extend our thanks and congratulations to all of the volunteers from Red Admiral for running such a wonderful contest today. Well don

This weekend saw the band leading the parade at Grimsargh Field Day The band enjoyed marching through the village and the atmosphere was buzzing as people flocked to watch the parade go by There truly is no better way to enjoy the Lancashire sunshine than with a few brass band marches - and maybe the odd pop tune thrown in too! Don’t miss the band’s last performance before a well-deserved summer break at the Red Admiral March and Hymn Tune Contest on Sunday 5th July!

Darwen Town Square came alive with the sound of brass music this weekend as the Blackburn & Darwen March and Hymn Tune Contest returned for another successful year. From the first note to the final results, the square was buzzing with the energy, talent and dedication of brass bands from across the region. Blessed with sunshine throughout the day, the event attracted a fantastic crowd who enjoyed an outstanding showcase of traditional brass banding. A huge thank you goes to e

The band once again had the honour of leading the parade at Ribchester Field Day. As always, it was a fantastic community event, made even better by the glorious sunshine.

The band returned to the Saddleworth circuit this year and played to huge crowds at Lees and Springhead, Grotton, Uppermill, Scouthead and Austerlands, Lydgate and Greenfield contests. It was great to see so many brass banding friends - from close to home and much further away - enjoying ‘the greatest free show on Earth’ on such a sunny evening! Thank you to all of the organisers and volunteers who make Whit Friday possible every year and well done to all bands who competed

What a fantastic afternoon we enjoyed at AKS Lytham as audiences gathered for our special performance of Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers. Performed to an audience of almost 300 people, the concert was a wonderful celebration of music, film, and entertainment for all ages. The hall was filled with excitement from the very beginning as families, friends, and supporters came together to enjoy a truly memorable afternoon. The first half of the programme featured a variety of

The AKS Eurovision concert was bursting with energy, talent, and unforgettable performances. Huge applause to the AKS Brass Band and choir for their passion and enthusiasm throughout the show. Special shoutout to Ollie, our incredible percussionist, who wowed the audience with his show-stopping xylophone solo in Toccata in D Minor! Well done to our MD for organising another great event and congratulations to the Year 3 winners.

The recent Fleetwood contest was an extraordinary event for our band, culminating in a victorious outcome in the Championship section. Our performance of the challenging piece "Distant Memories" received high praise, highlighting the dedication and hard work of every member. Performance Highlights Our interpretation of "Distant Memories" was both a test of skill and a display of our collective commitment to excellence. Known for its complex arrangements and emotional depth, t

We are looking for an outstanding Principal Cornet to join our band at an exciting time. Following a successful contest season, we have qualified for the National Finals and will be promoted to the Championship Section in 2027 . We’re now seeking a committed and talented player to lead our cornet bench as we continue this journey. Rehearsals are focused but friendly, and we pride ourselves on being an ambitious band with a great team spirit. Experienced Principal Cornet pla

Sunday’s North West Area Brass Band Championships at the iconic Winter Gardens in Blackpool was a day to remember for the band. Our hard work paid off with an impressive 3rd place in a difficult field of 17 bands, qualification to the nationals and promotion to the championship section! Congratulations to 2nd place Tyldesley and winners Haydock. The day was also tinged with sadness as we said goodbye to principal cornet player Darcie moving on to the Fodens band. When Darci

The band has been putting in plenty of focused rehearsal time on their test piece, Variations on Les Webet , in preparation for the upcoming contest. It’s a challenging work, and the players have been working steadily to fine-tune the details and strengthen the overall performance. They’re now looking ahead to competing in the First Section North West Area in Blackpool this Sunday. We hope to see you there.

Join the Blackburn & Darwen Band for a fantastic family-friendly afternoon as we bring the classic Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers to life with live brass band accompaniment! Watch everyone’s favourite inventor and his loyal dog on the big screen while the band performs the soundtrack live — adding extra excitement, laughs, and musical magic for kids and grown-ups alike. Perfect for families Live music from a great brass band A fun, relaxed atmosphere for all ages Bri

Brass band fans are invited to a special evening of music as three North West bands present a preview concert ahead of the North West Area Contest , taking place on 1st March at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool . The concert will be held on Saturday 21st February at AKS Lytham , with a 7.00pm start , and offers a great opportunity to hear each band perform their selected Area test pieces in a relaxed and friendly concert setting. The Bands & Test Pieces 🎺 Freckleton Band – Ch

Join us for the Annual Christmas Sing-a-long with The Blackburn & Darwen Band for the Mayor of Darwen's Charity which is Dementia UK. 2 hours of Carols and traditional Christmas songs.

We’ve loved playing at events raising funds for The Christie Charity, Dementia UK and Papyrus this year. Now you can help our registered charity band keep the music going! Scan the QR code to donate — every gift makes a difference! Thank you.

Over the last two weekends, our band had the absolute pleasure of performing The Snowman to a combined audience of over 800 people—and what a memorable experience it was. Under MD Daniel’s leadership and musical vision he brought the score to life and kept everything seamlessly together across both weekends. Of course, none of this would have been possible without the incredible efforts of our backstage team . From organisation and logistics to ensuring everything ran smooth

We were delighted to be invited to perform at Manchester Cathedral for this year’s Christmas concert in support of The Christie charity . It was a strong setting for a festive programme, and we appreciated the chance to take part. The event also featured the amazing AKS School Choirs of Lytham and the Blackburn & Darwen Band, both of whom contributed excellent performances. The combination of brass and choral music worked well in the cathedral’s acoustic and gave the audience

Getting the community into the festive spirit in Sunnyhurst Woods today.