Whaley Bridge Brass Band

The Band was founded in 1865.

Previous derivations of the name have been Whaley Brass Band, Whaley Bridge Volunteer Band, and Whaley Bridge Public Band.

Past Midlands Area Competition Results

Year                Section                      Position        Conductor                Finals Result

1995               3^rd                                1^st                 K. McIntosh                      5^th

1996               3^rd                                1^st                 K. McIntosh                      18^th

1997               Did                                Not               Compete

1998               3^rd                                13^th               T. Power

1999               3^rd                                1^st                 A. Wycherley                    12^th

2000               3^rd                                Not Known     Not Known

2001               3^rd                                4^th                 T. Wyatt

Since 2001 unfortunately the band has not been in a position to compete, however we are hoping in the not to distant future to be back doing so.

Other Contests

Contest             Year                Section          Position        Conductor

Belle Vue          1967               3rd                   3rd                   B. Hinde

Belle Vue          1982               3^rd                    1^st                   P. Cordey

Fair Trade Hall   1984               3rd                    1st                  P. Cordey