Mike Jackson Tribute
The Marple Band reformed in 1964 and Mike, being a founder member gets his first mention in the history books in 1965, ‘keeping the flag flying’ for a band struggling to exist and attract players.
Blackpool Regional Contest 2023
It’s amazing how quickly the Regional Championships in Blackpool seem to come along with the intervening year sometimes seeming to flash by from one contest to the next.
The Marple Band at Tesco
The Marple band entertained the public and we’re joined by Tesco staff in their choral rendition of Rudolph.
Winter Wonderland, Bolton
On Monday 19th December, three members of The Marple Band took part in the Winter Wonderland event at Firwood High School, Bolton.
Christmas Begins for The Marple Band
What is more Christmassy than a brass band and Father Christmas? There was no denying this was the real Father Christmas, no fake about him.
Remembrance Sunday 2022
On Sunday 13th November 2022, The Marple Band took part in the Remembrance Service at the Memorial Park Cenotaph in Marple.
Darley Dale Contest 2022
The Marple Band competed in a new brass band concert at Darley Dale in the Peak District on Sunday 6th November.
Marple Band in Marple Review
The new Musical Director of Marple Band may, literally, be seen as a safe pair of hands.
Marple Senior Citizens Hall Concert
On Sunday 23rd of October, The Marple Band performed at the Marple senior citizens hall.
The Marple Band on BBC Radio 2
A 1996 cassette recording of BBC Radio 2 “Listen to the Band” featuring The Marple Band resurfaces 26 years on.