Continuing the Traditions of Colliery Bands in the North East of England.
Backworth Colliery Band is a traditional yet progressive brass band based in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne area. The band and junior band rehearse twice a week and perform at concerts and contests in the North East and elsewhere in the North of England.
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 smaller ensembles, as well as a marching band.
Latest News
Metro Open Day (08/08/2010)
The band had a very enjoyable afternoon helping to celebrate 30 years of Tyne and Wear's Metro. The ...
Recent Pictures & Videos
5 items added to the gallery in the last 7 days.
Hexham Park Bandstand, August 2008 (4 tracks) now available to view online.
Contact Details
Natalie McLean (Band Secretary)
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