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


Whit Friday 2025: A Triumphant March for Our Band
The Whit Friday March Contests of 2025 were a resounding success for our band, marking a day of musical excellence and...
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Jun 16


Proud Performance at the Spring Festival
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...
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May 11


Super Stars
Today, several of our community band members competed in the National Youth Championships with Lancashire Youth Band. We are so very...
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Mar 30


North West Area
The band competed in the first section NW Area yesterday. The performance had lots of merit and musicality and some great solo playing....
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Feb 24


Success for our Bass Players
Congratulations to our fantastic bass section who competed in the Elland Silver Band Solo, Duet & Quartet Competition at the weekend. ...
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Oct 6, 2024


A great day at the Red Admiral Contest
Over the weekend, the band participated in the first-ever Red Admiral competition. They performed a set with a space theme and were...
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Oct 3, 2024


Our Intergalactic Journey!
Prepare for lift-off as the band competes in an intergalactic journey through music in this thrilling entertainment contest today at St....
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Sep 29, 2024


Our National Finals Journey
The Blackburn & Darwen Band had a great experience at the National Finals in Cheltenham over the weekend. Despite all the hard work from...
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Sep 16, 2024


Blackburn & Darwen Band Gears Up for National Finals After Successful Fundraising Campaign
The Blackburn & Darwen Band is thrilled to announce the success of its fundraising efforts for the upcoming trip to the National Finals!...
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Sep 9, 2024


Busy time ahead for the band.
The band have returned from their summer break and are busy rehearsing for the National Finals as well as a couple of entertainment's...
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Aug 24, 2024


Success at Brighouse
🥉 3RD OVERALL AND BEST 1ST SECTION BAND 🥉 Another fantastic day at the Brighouse March and Hymn Contest for us! Out of 19 bands, we...
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Jul 8, 2024


Whit Friday
Not a bad night for B&D at Whit Friday. Results and remarks coming in alongside some very positive comments. 3 first section prizes and a...
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May 26, 2024


Our Journey
B&D performed Journey to the Centre of the Earth at the Winter Gardens at this years Spring Festival. The band and MD worked hard on...
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May 13, 2024


Spring Festival
The band are busy preparing for The 102nd Spring Festival which is scheduled to take place at The Winters Gardens in Blackpool on...
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Apr 27, 2024


A Resounding Success at North West Regional Contest
On Sunday the Band took to the stage at the North West Regional Contest held at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. Competing against 17...
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Feb 26, 2024


Wychavon Festival of Brass
The band very much enjoyed playing at the Wychavon Festival of Brass last weekend in Evesham. B&D drew last out of a strong field of 20...
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Nov 3, 2023


Brighouse and District Lions March & Hymn Tune Contest
After all the organising of our successful Festival of Brass contest last weekend the band are looking forward to competing in Brighouse...
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Jun 28, 2023


Festival of Brass
Not long to go now until our popular March and Hymn Tune contest. We have 20 bands competing this year from all over Lancashire and...
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May 14, 2023
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