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The Future is Bright
Today, the band have launched a Crowdfunder for our fantastic Junior Band. The band has done amazingly well since its relaunch and there...
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Nov 26, 2022
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Christmas Lights Switch On
The band will be performing at the Blackburn Lights Switch On 22 starting at 2pm. Come along and join in the fun!
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Nov 18, 2022
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Remembrance Day
The band were honoured to take part in the Remembrance Day service which started with us playing in the beautiful Blackburn Cathedral,...
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Nov 13, 2022
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Charity Concert
The band are looking forward to playing for the Mayor's Charity at Darwen Library Theatre on Sunday 11th December. The concert starts at...
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Nov 12, 2022
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Nectar Donate
We are extremely grateful for all your support during our Crowdfunding appeals. A new way of doing this is by donating not only cash but...
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Oct 22, 2022
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Another super event
Our 7th Annual March & Hymn Tune contest took place on Sunday 25th September. Although there was a reduced number of bands due to the...
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Sep 27, 2022
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Festival of Brass
Preparations are well under way for our 7th annual Festival of Brass where 17 bands from all over the North West will compete in our...
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Aug 23, 2022
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New instruments for the band
Thanks to the generosity of everyone who supported our Crowdfunding appeal, the band were delighted to take an exciting delivery on...
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Jul 22, 2022
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Music in the Woods
Friends of Sunnyhurst Woods have organised a concert in Woods on Sunday 12th June starting at 1:15pm. Come along and listen to the band.
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Jun 4, 2022
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Fantastic Jubilee
What a fabulous day we have had at the Darwen Community Jubilee Event. It was marvellous to see so many people out in the sunshine...
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Jun 2, 2022
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Jubilee Celebrations
The band have been awarded funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to hold a community celebration for the Queen's Jubilee. The...
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Apr 17, 2022
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We stand with Ukraine
The band are delighted that the support for Ukraine campaign has raised over £750 following collections from their last 2 concerts at AKS...
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Mar 25, 2022
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Was really good to be back!
What a wonderful concert this afternoon at Blackburn Empire Theatre. Our Junior band started off the programme in fine form followed by...
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Mar 21, 2022
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Good to be Back
The band are really looking forward to performing at The Empire Theatre once again. We hope to see you all on Sunday 20th March at 2pm.
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Mar 10, 2022
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Happy New Year
Best Wishes A very Happy New Year to all our friends and supporters. The band have returned to rehearsals with almost a full band. We...
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Jan 9, 2022
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TV Appearance
The band were delighted to be part of the BBC2 Blackburn Sings Christmas with Gareth Malone. It really was a truly wonderful programme...
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Dec 24, 2021
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Blackburn Sings Christmas with Gareth Malone
Tune into BBC2 at 8pm tonight for Blackburn Sings Christmas with Gareth Malone. Hopefully you'll catch a glimpse of the band. Meanwhile,...
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Dec 23, 2021
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A busy Sunday
The band have a busy day today, carolling in the community, starting in Darwen just after lunch, then onto Blackburn before performing at...
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Dec 19, 2021
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Amazing Support
The band would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who supported our BIG TUBA appeal, we have amazingly raised enough money to...
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Dec 19, 2021
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Not Quite the MatterHORN Christmas Concert!
Well done to a team of players of the band who walked up Pendle Hill yesterday to play some carols to fundraise for our Big Tuba Appeal....
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Dec 12, 2021
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