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Happy New Year
The Blackburn & Darwen Band organisation would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and hopefully we will see you throughout the...
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Jan 2, 2023
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Busy time for both bands
Both bands have been busy spreading festive cheer around the local area. The Junior Band sounded fantastic in Darwen Town Centre...
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Dec 18, 2022
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Christmas with the band
We hope to see some of you at our Christmas events but if not we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and thank you for your...
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Dec 3, 2022
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Carols in the Woods
The band are looking forward to playing in the community on Sunday at the Annual Carols in the Woods concert in Sunnyhurst Woods. We...
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Dec 3, 2022
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First Concert of the Christmas Season
The band travelled to Lytham AKS Prep school to join them in a Christmas spectacular. The concert included performances from the prep...
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Dec 3, 2022
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The Future is Bright
Today, the band have launched a Crowdfunder for our fantastic Junior Band. The band has done amazingly well since its relaunch and there...
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Nov 26, 2022
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Christmas Lights Switch On
The band will be performing at the Blackburn Lights Switch On 22 starting at 2pm. Come along and join in the fun!
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Nov 18, 2022
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Remembrance Day
The band were honoured to take part in the Remembrance Day service which started with us playing in the beautiful Blackburn Cathedral,...
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Nov 13, 2022
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Charity Concert
The band are looking forward to playing for the Mayor's Charity at Darwen Library Theatre on Sunday 11th December. The concert starts at...
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Nov 12, 2022
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Nectar Donate
We are extremely grateful for all your support during our Crowdfunding appeals. A new way of doing this is by donating not only cash but...
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Oct 22, 2022
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Entertainments Contest
The band competed in an entertainments contest in Wychavon in October. There were 20 bands competing in the Championship section and the...
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Oct 20, 2022
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Another super event
Our 7th Annual March & Hymn Tune contest took place on Sunday 25th September. Although there was a reduced number of bands due to the...
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Sep 27, 2022
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Re-scheduled Festival of Brass
It's all systems go for our re-arranged March & Hymn Tune Contest on Sunday 25th September starting at 12 noon. Even though there not be...
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Sep 16, 2022
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Showcase Brass
The band headed over to Dobcross on Sunday for their first concert after the summer break. It was a super concert with the band...
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Aug 23, 2022
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Festival of Brass
Preparations are well under way for our 7th annual Festival of Brass where 17 bands from all over the North West will compete in our...
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Aug 23, 2022
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New instruments for the band
Thanks to the generosity of everyone who supported our Crowdfunding appeal, the band were delighted to take an exciting delivery on...
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Jul 22, 2022
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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
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Summer Concert and Awards Evening
On Friday 8th July the band will hold a short concert followed by a potato pie supper and Awards Ceremony. This will be held at our...
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Jul 4, 2022
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Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest
B&D took part in The Brighouse March & Hymn Tune contest at the weekend competing in a sunny Yorkshire village. The band were on top form...
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Jul 4, 2022
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Whit Friday Marches
B&D had an enjoyable Whit Friday under the baton of Andrew Warriner. Plying the march Knight Templar, the band performed consistently...
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Jun 13, 2022
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