After the roaring success of our 2023 and 2024 events, we’re back for 2025! Blackburn and Darwen Band invite you to this magical performance of The Snowman. Watch Raymond Briggs’ animated classic screened in full as Blackburn and Darwen Band perform Howard Blake’s acclaimed musical score. Go to our Events page to book tickets.

Today, the band was deeply honoured to take part in the Remembrance Service at Blackburn Cathedral  — a moment of reflection and gratitude for all those who have served and sacrificed for our country. The setting inside the Cathedral was both moving and majestic, and it was a privilege to contribute to such an important occasion through music. Following the service, we made our way to the Cenotaph in Corporation Park  to continue the day’s commemorations. Standing alongside v

This weekend, the Blackburn & Darwen Band are heading to the Wychavon Festival of Brass with excitement and determination. As defending champions of the First Section, the band are eager to return to the stage and showcase their musical prowess once again. Not only will we be defending our title in the First Section, but we'll also be stepping up to compete in the Championship Section. The journey begins this evening as the band travels down to Wychavon, instruments packed a

A massive thank you to everyone who attended our 185th Anniversary Concert on Saturday in the Croston Theatre in Westholme school. We were delighted to welcome to perform with us our friends from Rossendale Male Voice Choir under the inspirational leadership of our own Matthew Thomas. Our Community Band started the evening off with a selection of film and pop music. In You've got a friend in me we had the two brothers Alex and Levi up as soloists and they didn't disappoint. I

Yesterday, Blackburn & Darwen Band enjoyed a fantastic day at the superbly run Red Admiral Entertainment Contest, coming away with an...

This year marks a truly special milestone for the Blackburn & Darwen Band  – an incredible 185 years of music-making  at the heart of our...

The Blackburn & Darwen Band have just returned from a truly memorable tour of Cornwall – a trip filled with sunshine, spectacular...

We had a fantastic evening last night for our annual awards. The evening started with a short concert by our fantastic community band...

What a wonderful weekend of music making for Brass Band Week 2025. Organised by Lancashire Music Hub the event showcased local bands and...

The band performed at the Brighouse March & Hymn Tune contest at the weekend playing last out of 19 bands. Unfortunately on this...

Our Community Band entertained the public today at the Festival of Making in Blackburn. Well played to everyone, a fantastic job.

What a day! The 10th Annual March & Hymn Tune Contest was nothing short of fantastic. Despite a few showers, the event ran like clockwork...

An Afternoon of Musical Brilliance – North West Meets South West! Join us for a truly spectacular concert featuring the talents of...

An Evening of Brass in the Heart of Cornwall! We warmly invite you to an unforgettable evening of music with the Blackburn and Darwen...

The band are delighted to be performing with the Lancashire Youth Band in a special Gala concert at AKS Lytham on Saturday 12th July.

Everything is in order for our 10th annual Festival of Brass. The Town Crier will officially open the event at 12:15pm. 14 Bands will...

Today the band will lead the parade for the 63rd annual Ribchester Field Day setting off at 1pm.

The Whit Friday March Contests of 2025 were a resounding success for our band, marking a day of musical excellence and...

Photo by Clive Lawrence The band were honoured once again to lead the parade for the annual civic service in Blackburn and playing in...

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, our band took to the stage at the historic Winter Gardens in Blackpool to compete in the Senior Trophy at the...