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Celebrations
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
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Oct 30, 2025


Awards Ceremony
We had a fantastic evening last night for our annual awards. The evening started with a short concert by our fantastic community band...
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Jul 17, 2025


Festival of Making
Our Community Band entertained the public today at the Festival of Making in Blackburn. Well played to everyone, a fantastic job.
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Jul 5, 2025


A Glorious Day of Music – Our 10th Annual March & Hymn Tune Contest
What a day! The 10th Annual March & Hymn Tune Contest was nothing short of fantastic. Despite a few showers, the event ran like clockwork...
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Jun 23, 2025


10th Annual Festival of Brass
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...
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Jun 21, 2025


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 29, 2025


Welcome to our Band Family
We are delighted to welcome two new members to our community band! Joining us are a trombone player and cornet player, adding their...
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Feb 6, 2025


We're recruiting
Our newly rebranded Community Band are on the lookout for players. Do not hesitate to contact us if you are interested in this great...
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Jan 14, 2025


Music from Stage & Screen
Experience the magic of music as Blackburn & Darwen Band presents Music from Stage and Screen. This spectacular concert will transport...
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Dec 28, 2024


Our Autumn Concert at St Cuthbert's
What a fabulous afternoon we had at our Autumn Concert at St. Cuthbert's Church, Darwen. Our amazing Junior Band started the concert in...
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Oct 14, 2024


An Autumn Concert
Join us for a captivating afternoon of music as the Blackburn & Darwen Band, alongside their talented Junior Band, present a special...
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Sep 29, 2024


Awards 2024
Juniors A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Awards Evening! Congratulations to all our trophy winners—you’ve made us so proud!...
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Sep 1, 2024


Wonderful Day
What a brilliant day, despite a little rain which didn't dappen the spirits, everyone had a fantastic time. Thanks to all competing...
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Jun 10, 2024


Festival of Brass
Come along and listen to the bands in this popular March & Hymn Tune Competition on Sunday 9th June at Darwen Market Square. There'll be...
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Jun 6, 2024


Mum's the Word
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...
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Mar 11, 2024


Music from Stage & Screen
Superb concert at Darwen Academy. Fantastic performances from all our soloists and a massive well done to our front row who did a...
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Feb 5, 2024


Music from Stage & Screen
Get ready for a mesmerizing musical experience as the Blackburn and Darwen Band takes centre stage in an upcoming event featuring an...
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Dec 27, 2023


Early Bird Tickets
A massive thankyou to everyone who supported our event The Snowman at Darwen Academy yesterday. We will be performing there again on...
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Dec 10, 2023


The Snowman
Well, what an absolute fantastic day. 4 terrific performances of The Snowman today at DACA. Amazing singing by George and superb playing...
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Dec 9, 2023


CVS Awards
What a performance from our Junior Band tonight at King George's Hall and what a reaction from the audience. There was everything; some...
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Nov 3, 2023
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