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

What a fantastic time we had performing The Snowman at AKS Lytham. Thanks to everyone who supported our event, there's still time to get your tickets for Westholme on Saturday 13th. https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FNBA

A busy December for the band, we hope to see you at some of our events.

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

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...

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

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

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.

The AKS Eurovision concert was bursting with energy, talent, and unforgettable performances. Huge applause to the AKS Brass Band and...

The Blackburn & Darwen Senior & Community Bands would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our Music from Stage...

Experience the magic of music as Blackburn & Darwen Band presents Music from Stage and Screen. This spectacular concert will transport...

Yesterday, we brought Raymond Briggs’ beloved story The Snowman  to life through music, and what a magical afternoon it was! Our band had...

The band have started their busy Christmas period starting with the annual Carols in the Woods which always gets us in the festive mood....

What a fabulous afternoon we had at our Autumn Concert at St. Cuthbert's Church, Darwen. Our amazing Junior Band started the concert in...

Join us for a captivating afternoon of music as the Blackburn & Darwen Band, alongside their talented Junior Band, present a special...

What a fabulous evening we had at AKS Lytham, the Eurovision style song contest was expertly put together by our MD Daniel and was...

Thank you to everyone who came to our special Mother's Day concert. The program was selected by all the mothers in the band and feedback...