Lee Skipsey becomes Musical Director of Milnrow Band effective immediately.

Milnrow Band announces that Musical Director John Doyle has stepped down from his position with immediate effect.

Milnrow Band welcomes three new players to the ranks; Steve Ridler, Olli Atherton and Laura Whittaker whilst long serving band member Donna Towse moves to a new soloist seat.

We are delighted to both announce and welcome you to the new Milnrow Band website. This website marks the first step in establishing an updated digital presence and image for the band that embraces both our history and brass band tradition whilst also taking cues from modern design.

David Gillson & Tristram Cox head for pastures new.

Today the band said goodbye to Derek Rogers, a valued friend of the band and committee member. Derek had been a fierce supporter of the band for longer than many can remember, he could usually be found with our former President Ken Watts - who sadly also passed away last year.

Milnrow Band are excited to officially announce the release of our eagerly awaited 150th anniversary album, Heritage.

Not to be left out in the current climate of distance banding and living room concerts, Milnrow Band have been busy behind the scenes preparing our very own bit of audio visual history for you.

We are delighted to officially announce the appointment of John Doyle as our new Musical Director with immediate effect.

John joins Milnrow from Northop Silver where he enjoyed a successful 2 year spell as conductor, highlights of which included winning the Senior Cup in 2018 and qualification to the National Finals at the Royal Albert Hall in 2019.

We would all like to thank Jim from the bottom of our hearts for his tireless commitment and dedication to the band over the past 4 decades. All of our love and thoughts are with Jim’s loving wife Val, sons David and Andrew, and all of Jim’s family and friends at this difficult time. He will be sorely missed but fondly remembered by all associated with Milnrow Band.

Born on the 27th February 1935 Ken started his banding career as a youngster with the Grantham Town Band before enjoying spells with Woolsthorpe and Melton Town. In 1968 he moved to the Oldham area to take up employment with AVRO / British Aerospace in Chadderton and it was around this time that his long and successful association with Milnrow Band began.

Milnrow Band and Musical Director Mark Bentham have parted company by mutual consent following a successful four year partnership.

Milnrow Band are delighted to announce the appointment of Don Logie to the Solo Trombone seat with immediate effect.