Continuing the Traditions of Colliery Bands in the North East of England.
Backworth Colliery Band is a traditional yet progressive brass band based in Backworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The band and junior band rehearse twice a week and perform at concerts and contests in the North East and throughout the UK.
The band and its members play many varied styles of music from traditional brass band music, dance and swing band, modern pop, classics and film music, as well as the best of modern original composition for the genre.
The band and junior band are a brass band available for hire - from a full brass band to 12, 10 or 6-piece or a marching band.
Next Events
Butlins Mineworkers Contest, Skegness (16/1/2009)
Butlins Mineworkers Contest, Skegness, return Sunday....
Latest News
Rehearsal Schedule - 9-10-11 Jan (07/01/2009)
This weekend's rehearsal schedule: Friday 8pm-10pm: Full Band Saturday 10am-12pm: Baris, Euphs, Trombs, Basses, 2-4pm: Cornets and Flugel Sunday ...
Recent Pictures & Videos
1 items added to the gallery in the last 7 days.
Hexham Park Bandstand, August 2008 (4 tracks) now available to view online.
Contact Details
Colin Harris (Musical Director & Secretary)
colin@vauxhall-senator.com
Mobile: 0792 115 1148
