Backworth Colliery Band News

The band performed for the last time as Five Rivers Brass at the Easingwold contest for the first time in their history. The competition, featuring a road march and a contest, saw the band play “Out of the Blue” and “Glemdene” on the stage. Being drawn last, the band was also honoured to perform a set of hymns to entertain the crowd whilst the marks were being collated.

Many thanks to the players who helped cover for holidays.

As of today, the band formerly know as Five Rivers Brass are reverting back to their original name, the Backworth Colliery Band.

An official announcement will be made soon outlining the reasons and the exciting times ahead for the band.

We have withdrawn our entry from the DCBBA DLI Entertainments Contest.

The band performed in 5 contests at the annual Whit Friday marches on 1st June. The band marched to “Out of the Blue” and performed “Glemdene” at 5 venues in the Oldham and Saddleworth Area.

Many thanks to the band and players, especially those who helped out from other bands.