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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
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Autumn Concert
The bands are now back rehearsing after their summer break and are busy preparing for the next concert. Our Autumn Concert at...
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Aug 27, 2023
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Awards Ceremony
At our awards ceremony, the band presented its annual awards. Prior to the presentation of awards for both bands, the B&D Junior Band and...
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Jul 15, 2023
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One Night Only - Drama, music and laughter
Blackburn Drama Club, together with Blackburn & Darwen Brass Band present a wonderful evening of entertainment chartering the theatrical...
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Jul 1, 2023
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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
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Fabulous Day
Rain didn't dampen the spirits at our Festival of Brass event. It's great that everyone had a fantastic time, and it's always nice when...
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Jun 26, 2023
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Ribchester Field Day
Today the band will lead the parade at the annual field day in Ribchester. The band always enjoy this fantastic event and today we are...
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Jun 17, 2023
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Bandroom renovations
The B&D organisation are extremely grateful for a grant received from WM and BW Lloyd Trust (Darwen) which has enabled us to extend our...
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Jun 3, 2023
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Civic Sunday
Always a pleasure to play for the new mayor of Blackburn with Darwen in the Civic Sunday parade. The band lead the parade from King...
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May 22, 2023
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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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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
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One Night Only
Blackburn Drama Club are delighted to share details with you for ONE NIGHT ONLY, a special evening to celebrate our longest serving...
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Apr 14, 2023
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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
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Festival of Brass 2023
Places are filling up nicely for our 8th Annual March & Hymn Tune Competition. The date of the event has now been moved to 25th June in...
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Mar 26, 2023
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National Youth Championships of Great Britain
We are super proud to have 6 members of the Blackburn & Darwen Band organisation who competed with Lancashire Youth Band in the...
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Mar 26, 2023
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Spring Concert Review
What a fabulous event we had on Friday evening at St. Cuthbert's Church in Darwen. The concert started with A FANTASTIC performance by...
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Mar 26, 2023
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Spring Concert
Our next concert takes places at St. Cuthbert's Church in Darwen on Friday 24th March starting at 7:30pm. The Spring Concert will...
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Mar 6, 2023
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North West Area Contest
The band have been busy preparing for the North West Regional Championships which take place on Sunday 26th February 2023 at the Winter...
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Feb 25, 2023
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Great Concert
Thanks to everyone who came to our Romance in Brass Concert yesterday. The band thoroughly enjoyed playing at the Empire Theatre, bravo...
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Feb 6, 2023
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Romance in Brass
Our first concert of the new year will take place at The Empire Theatre in Blackburn on Sunday 5th February at 2pm. There will be...
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Jan 11, 2023
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