The Buxton Brass Band Contest returned to the Pavilion Gardens on Sunday, May 4, 2025, saw a strong lineup of bands across all sections. We performed for the first time since our promotion in the Second Section – opting to perform Kenneth Downie’s intricate and expressive Purcell Variations. The band were delighted to be awarded…
The band was proud to take part in the North West Area Championships, held at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool this February. A key event in the brass banding calendar, the contest brings together ensembles from across the region to compete in a celebration of musical talent and commitment. This year, we performed “Friendly Takeover”…
Christmas 2024 was a busy time for the band with Six Christmas concerts! Thank you to all our appreciative audiences who came to support us at Hyde Chapel in Gee Cross, Heald Green Village Hall, Hawk Green Cricket Club, St Thomas’ Church, Ch”eadle Golf Club and North Cheshire Cruising Club in High Lane. Our concerts…
The Red Admiral Entertainment Contest: A Showcase of Brass Band Talent was one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the 2024 Brass Band calendar. It was exciting to see a brandnew event in the North West where the brief was to captivate the audience with an imaginative and engaging programme. Held at St Michael’s…
On Friday 12th July we had the pleasure of returning to St Thomas’ Church for our annual Summer Concert. The audience were treated to an entertaining and exciting programme featuring some of our favourite pieces to perform including “A Disney Fantasy”, “MacArthur Park” and “Out of Africa”. The concert also featured some outstanding solo playing….
Another wet day in Blackburn! Sunday 9th June saw the band return to Darwen town centre to play at Blackburn and Darwen bands annual March Contest. We opened the second half of the contest playing “Mephistopheles” and “The day Thou Gavest”. We were unable to retain our best 3rd Section title from last year but…
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In the spring of 2012, Hawk Green Band took part, as usual, in the North West Region annual contest in Blackpool. We competed in the 4th section. Four bands qualified to represent the North West in Cheltenham at the National Finals and Hawk Green Band was proud to be one of them. Playing off draw…
