Dobcross Silver Band is a world famous Brass Band, established in 1875 and proud to represent the small village community of Dobcross in the Saddleworth area of Oldham. The Band is based at the equally famous Dobcross Band and Social Club which has received visits from bands as far away as New Zealand, Australia and America and is home to one of the annual Whit Friday Brass Band Contests.
The Band has enjoyed success at the highest level of brass banding throughout its history and performs in contests and concerts throughout the year, both around the Saddleworth area and farther afield.
In addition to local contests and concerts, the Silver Band have a number of traditional engagements such as those at Manchester Cathedral, Shaw Playhouse and Whitsuntide event participation. The Band also play regularly by request at private functions such as weddings.
We’ve had a fantastic few years and our recent Contest Successes include the following:
2024
- Holme Valley 3rd Section Champions
- Buxton 3rd Section Champions
2023
- Buxton 3rd Section Champions
- Darley Dale 2nd Section Champions
- Darley Dale 3rd Section Champions
- Rochdale 3rd Section Champions
2022
- Holme Valley 4th Section Champions
- Buxton 4th Section Champions
- Darley Dale 4th Section Champions
- Whit Friday 4th Section Champions (Saddleworth)
- Brighouse March Contest 4th Section Champions
- Meltham March Contest 4th Section Champions
- NATIONAL 4th SECTION CHAMPIONS (PROMOTION TO 3rd SECTION)
The Dobcross Silver Band 