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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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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

Musical Director Vacancy – March 2015

Please see the main story to apply for the Musical Director position, all enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence. 

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

Meet our new MD – John Atkinson

John graduated from the University of Salford in 2007 having studied brass band arranging with Peter Graham; soprano cornet performance… 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

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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