Blackburn & Darwen Band blew the opposition away at a national brass band entertainments Contest in Wychavon, Worcestershire this weekend by beating 18 other bands from the UK, Germany and Norway with their musical portrayal of the D-Day landings of World War 2. The band’s 20 minute programme consisted of four pieces with dialogue and told the story of a farmer‘s son from Darwen being called up to fight in the war. The adjudicator was impressed with the standard of performanc

We have a fantastic line up of bands this year for our 5th Annual March & Hymn Tune Contest. Whatever the weather it will be a great event. You'll also have the opportunity to listen to our fabulous Junior Band. Here is the list of competing bands in alphabetical order. ASHTON BALDERSTONE BRASS BESSES BOYS BESSES O THE BARN BLACKPOOL BRASS BRINDLE CADISHEAD PUBLIC BAND DARWEN BRASS ECCLESTON BRASS FLIXTON FRECKLETON GREENALLS HEPWORTH MARSDEN PRIZE BAND MOSSLEY