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MD Update – the search continues
The search for our new Musical Director has been going on now for a while so I thought it best… Read more
Musical Director Advert
The Blackley Band is seeking a new Musical Director to replace John Atkinson. Although the band has gone from strength… Read more
John bids farewell
It has been a weekend tinged with sadness for the band, the North West Areas was Johns last official engagement… Read more
Rochdale Contest Result
The band performed early doors at Rochdale Contest on Sunday October 23rd, we chose to play The Dark Side of… Read more
Autumn Concert Nov 6th
This year we missed our chance to host our Annual Cream Tea, this was due to so many people being… Read more
A Sorry Goodbye (almost)
We are saddened to say that Dan has decided that his time with Blackley is coming to an end, his decision to leave is in order for him to focus on his expanding compsosing and publishing business and his time lecturing at Salford University.
Dan will continue to take the band until we find a replacement and to the North West areas in March.
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Buxton Contest Results
Sunday May 8th the band performed in the fourth section the the Buxton contest. It was an early start for… Read more
A Break with Tradition
This year the Chairman pulled a bit of a fast one whilst giving his annual speech at the dinner dance…. Read more
Retirement of John Ford
53 years ago the Blackley Band started awarding a bandsman of the year trophy to the individual who contributed the… Read more
5th Place at Blackpool
The band recently competed at the North West Area Championships in Blackpool Winter Gardens. Like every year it was an… Read more