Macclesfield Silk Brass Band

We are a friendly enthusiastic band based near macclesfield cheshire we are currently the north west second section champions and are set to be promoted to the first section next year.

Macclesfield silk brass band. Alternatively you can also use the contact form on this webpage. This evening the ceremony will take place for the 31509th time. Every evening since 1928 the last post has been played under the menin gate memorial in ieper at 8 o clock sharp. Project to build a comprehensive database of contest results.

Originally the band had just ten players but soon filled its ranks to form a full size traditional brass band. Nicky longden is back playing the cornet and macclesfield silk brass band are more than happy. Details about the brass band silk brass. For general enquiries please get in touch with the band using the email address or phone numbers listed below.

More recently local band the virginmarys has achieved national and international success. At an emotionally charged remembrance day service in macclesfield the new principal cornet player for silk brass touched the hearts of the congregation with her moving rendition of the last post. Silk brass is a traditional british brass band based in marton cheshire. Chart topping uk band the 1975 come from macclesfield.

Performing to thousands of people each year the band plays and competes to the highest standard. A selection of photos of the ceremony yesterday from the ypres last post association. The blues singer john mayall was born here in 1933.