Extract from world rankings recently published on official 4 Bars Rest site. Not sure how they are worked out as not sectional but they do evidence the fantastic progress that the Silver Band continues to make under the guidance of MD Jason Smith. The rise of 68 places is clearly a result of a succession…

Another tremendous performance by the Silver Band yesterday at the North West Regional Finals in Blackpool, placed 4th of the 16 Bands competing in the 3rd Section. We were actually disappointed with this result, a measure of how far we have progressed under MD Jason Smith, as one place higher would have meant a return…

Great to see our Open Rehearsal so well attended last night. Last preparations for the North West Area contest on Sunday. It was interesting to hear the comments from the audience regarding the work we put in. We feel we’re in a good place. Thanks to all those that attended and one last brush up…

On a truly memorable night at the Band Club we were privileged to host both the current European Champions from Switzerland, Brass Band Treize Etoiles and also, making a first concert appearance here in many years the amazing Brighouse and Rastrick Band. Both treated a packed Band Club to a sparkling programme of music featuring…

Yesterday the Silver Band entertained patients at both Fairfield General Hospital and The Royal Oldham Hospital. This was such a rewarding experience for us to bring joy to those in care and support the outstanding nursing teams. Another really busy and varied Christmas season for the Band at the end of a quite amazing year!…