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Principal Cornet Vacancy
We are looking for an outstanding Principal Cornet to join our band at an exciting time. Following a successful contest season, we have qualified for the National Finals and will be promoted to the Championship Section in 2027 . We’re now seeking a committed and talented player to lead our cornet bench as we continue this journey. Rehearsals are focused but friendly, and we pride ourselves on being an ambitious band with a great team spirit. Experienced Principal Cornet pla
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Mar 9


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


Bb Bass Vacancy
Great opportunity for a talented Bb bass player to join our friendly and hard working team. Rehearsals are Wednesday & Sunday evenings...
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Feb 1, 2025


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


Vacancy for a cornet player
We have a great opportunity for a budding cornet player to join our friendly team. Give us a call in confidence if you require more...
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Sep 18, 2024


Tenor Horn Vacancy
Our Senior Band have a vacancy for a talented tenor horn player. If you are a talented and committed player then we would love to hear...
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Sep 17, 2023


Super Result at the Senior Trophy
Blackburn & Darwen Band put on a fantastic performance of "The Accursed Huntsman" in Blackpool yesterday. Coming 6th out of a strong...
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May 14, 2023


Vacancies at B&D
Our Junior Band are looking to recruit new players and the Senior Band also have a vacancy for a back row cornet player. Get in touch to...
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Mar 31, 2023


Fabulous Evening
What a fabulous evening we had last night. The band held a Summer Social/Awards evening at the Bridge Street Social Club where the senior...
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Jul 9, 2022


Shiny new instruments
The band are delighted to have purchased some much needed new instruments. Thanks to your very kind generosity during our Crowdfunding...
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Jan 24, 2022


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


New trombone at B&D
The band are delighted that Jill Riley has joined the B&D team on Solo Trombone. Jill is no stranger, having been on several foreign...
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Sep 26, 2021


National Finals
The band travelled to Cheltenham at the weekend to represent the North West in the National Final Brass Band Championships. Playing the...
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Sep 19, 2021


We're Back!
The band are very fortunate to have been able to return to rehearsals thanks to Bridge Street Social Club where we rehearse allowing us...
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Jun 29, 2021


Solo Trombone Player required
The senior band are currently on the lookout for a new member to join our hard working and friendly team due to retirement. Newly...
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May 17, 2021


The Carols come to you
As part of our crowdfunding campaign the band have been carolling around the street of Blackburn & Darwen. Feedback has been amazing...
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Dec 20, 2020


Busy Christmas
The band have had a super Sunday with a grand total of 4 engagements. Starting off at Padiham Tesco playing to the customers doing their...
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Dec 22, 2019


New players
The band are pleased to welcome back Darren on bass trombone who will also become our composer in residence. Other recent signings are...
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Nov 27, 2019


Thomas takes the baton at B&D!
Blackburn & Darwen has announced that Dan Thomas has been appointed as their new Musical Director. It will mean a return to Lancashire...
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Jan 20, 2019
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