Boarshurst Debut On Sunday 30th April the youth band took to the stage at the world famous Boarshurst band club for the very first time. We were delighted to be at the club and played to an appreciative audience. Despite several members being unavailable to play, the band went on […]
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Middleton Youth Band is bidding to bag a massive cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative. Tesco teamed up with Groundwork to launch its community funding scheme, which sees grants of £4,000, £2,000 and £1,000 – all raised from the 5p bag levy – being awarded to local […]
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Les Webb as our new MD. Les has been selected by the band from a strong field of experienced and talented applicants and will be making his debut at our concert with the Houghton Weavers on Saturday 27th May at St Michael’s Church in […]
Join us at 7.30pm on 27th may 2017 at St Michael’s Church, Townley Street, Middleton, where we are once again hosting the world famous Houghton Weavers! We last joined forces with the Houghton Weavers in 2015 when we held a successful evening at Middleton Arena. This year we will be […]
Join us on Saturday 1st April at St Thomas More’s Church Hall, Kirkway, Alkrington, M24 1LW for a fun Quiz night! Entry is £5 per team of 4-6 people. Doors Open at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start. We will have hot food available and also a bar for liquid refreshments. All […]
Following the departure of our former permanent Musical Director and resident composer, Andy Baker, who has left to pursue other musical interests, Middleton band are now inviting applications for the position of permanent Musical Director to take over from April 2017. We are an established 2nd section, North West Area […]
As we begin our run-up to the area contest, Middleton band are pleased to announce three new faces around the stand. Middleton band are delighted to have secured the services of Kevin Gibbs who will take the helm as Musical Director for the upcoming area contest on the 26th February. […]
It’s been a busy year at Middleton Band with all the excitement of our 140th celebrations. We have also said goodbye to a number of players through retirement, maternity, and university. We are therefore quite sad to announce two further departures from the band.