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Playing History: I have played for Blackley Band for the whole of my playing career, I started in 1996 after being introduced to brass banding by a music teacher at Crosslee Primary School. Although I do 'dep' with plenty of other North West bands, and have even been known to travel to Wales to help out.
Favourite Piece? As a bass player as long as its more interesting than 'umm-chucks' then I'm happy.
Worst Piece? Another difficult one. I will have to have a good think and come back to this.
Proudest banding moment? Playing on stage at The Royal Albert Hall at the National Finals in 2000 is a hard moment to beat, and I think it will always rank highly.
Most embarrassing moment? I have made a fool out of myself so many times that it's hard to choose one, I am proud to say that the chances are this happened in a dressing room, rehearsal or social setting and not on stage. I think Pontin's 2007 will live long in my memory as a very embarrassing memory, let's just say you can still see the scar - and probably the mark on the door.
Anything to add? Well I am currently band secretary and hope that the band is going forward under my supervision and with the efforts I am putting in to promote the band for local events and not so local opportunities. I am happy to see the band has seen a surge in players and we are currently having very full rehearsals, which make it more enjoyable and means real progress can be seen.
We have a busy Christmas ahead, come and support us when you can, we hope to see you all on December 10th at the Annual Christmas Concert
A 7th place in St Helens with a promising outlook for the upcoming contest season
You will soon notice changes in the band, Adie is away on sabbatical and Dan Price has stepped in to his place.
Blackley Band whips up the crowd with some cheesy tunes during the 21st Manchester Pride Parade.
Fancy seeing something different, come along and watch The Hindle Wakes and friends on Saturday 26th March, tickets only £6.
3rd Place at Preston, another fantastic performance by the band and a great springboard to head in to the Nationals at the end of February.
The band secure 3rd place playing Royal Mile Suite in St Helens also picking up the Best Cornet prize.
The band once again supprt the veterans, soldiers and cadets on the march through Heywood Town Centre.
Concert date changed due to a clash at the venue, please read and come and support us this Christmas
Blackley place 10th at the contest in Prestatyn after an up and down day, but one that ensured we all stood together as one and showed what it truly meant to be a part of a band.
Please help us fill a few seats for the upcoming contest season.
Thanks to Mike on Sop and Tara on Flugel who stood in and supported Chrissy on Cornet after some last minute hiccups before our concert today.
The President once again hosts a very popular and entertaining concert that is free to the patrons. Thanks to all patrons goes out from the band.
We had a great night out at Whit Friday and came out with a Best 4th Section at Friezland, we are still waiting on the full list of results.
Also, you can stay up to date with all the latest ramblings on Twitter @blackleyband
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