 Extinct Brass Bands |
Of the many brass bands that have flourished in Britain over the last 150 years very few have documented records covering their history. This page is an attempt to collect together information about such bands and make it available to all. Over 3,900 extinct bands are recorded here. Where "active" dates are given these indicate documented appearances - the bands may well have existed beyond those dates quoted. Any contributions of material, information, pictures, or suggestions, references etc. are more than welcome. Where the material warrants it, a separate page or archive will be established for particular bands.
For the purposes of this list any bands which amalgamate are both regarded as having "ceased" to form the new band. Also any band with a significant gap in its activity and a subsequent reformation is regarded as having folded at that point. Where the results are a band that still exists, this is noted.
Various bands have changed their names several times over the years, which makes tracking them down more difficult. Any details of "family tree" relationships between bands and their names will also be welcome. Finally, if any band appearing on this list is still active, please let me know!
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- L.A.V. (Chorley) Band, 3rd
- See: 3rd L.A.V. (Chorley) Band
- L.M.S. Band (Stockport)
- Active in 1930s - 1950s
- L.N.E.R. (Gorton) Works Band
- Active in the 1930s and 1940s. Pre-war the Geff Benson was musical director of the band, which was based in Cornwall Street, Openshaw. Also possibly known as LNER (Manchester District) Silver Prize Band - under which name they were a prizewinner at the Leicester contest on 5th March 1938, and also winning a deportment prize at a contest in Salford in May 1930. (See also, possibly, Gorton & Openshaw Prize Silver Band). Competed in the Junior Shield in 1962, conducted by J. Hall
- L.N.E.R. (Manchester District) Silver Prize Band
- See: L.N.E.R. (Gorton) Works Band
- L.N.E.R. Works Silver Band (Shildon)
- See: Shildon British Railways Band
- Lady Boswell's Brass Band (Auchinleck)
- Active in 1879, when it took part in a procession in August to inaugurate the Kilmarnock Burns Monument and Kay Park, accompanying the Free Gardeners lodge.
- Lady Windsor Colliery Band (Glamorgan)
- Active in 1948 and 1959
- Lamberhurst Village Band (Kent)
- Active in 1884 with Walter Bayley as bandmaster
- Lambeth Borough Band
- Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s
- Lanark Rifle Volunteers Band, 1st
- See: 1st Lanark Rifle Volunteers Band
- Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Loco Works Band (Horwich)
- Active in 1905
- Lancashire Battalion Home Guard Band, 32nd
- See: 32nd Lancashire Battalion Home Guard Band
- Lancashire Brass Band
- Active in 1979
- Lancashire Constabulary Band
- Formed in 1964 and still active in the 1980s, they rehearsed at Hutton, Preston.
- Lancashire Fusiliers Association Brass Band
- Active in 1975, but folded before 1997, when six drummers from the band formed the core of a new Fusiliers' Association [Lancashire] Band and Corps of Drums - which is active today.
- Lancashire Home Guard Band, 48th
- See: 48th Lancashire Home Guard Band
- Lancashire Rifle Volunteers (Bacup) Band, 4th
- See: Bacup Old Band
- Lancaster Borough Band
- Active in 1912 - Robert Redhead was foreman & bandmaster, of 55 Willow Lane
- Lancaster Town Band (Blaina)
- See: Blaina Band
- Lancing Band (Sussex)
- Active in 1919
- Landrake Band (Cornwall)
- To the West of Saltash, Landrake Band were busy from 1876. In 1907 they were led by Edgar Panter and in 1928 by Lewis Goard. It does appear that they were still active in 1939 as there is a report of them performing at a local sports day. During WW2 they got a band together in 1943 for a local carnival, then a few engagements in 1944 and by 1945 they do seem to be back in business under the direction of A Davey. Then they rapidly went through new titles (eg Landrake Band: Landrake Working Men's Band and Landrake Brass Band) and all in 1945!. Soon after this they disbanded. I can find no record of any Cornish contests attended. A sideline is that in 1952 their instruments were raided by a group of schoolboy "musicians" for a local event. One of these "players" commented that the only tune they knew was "Jingle Bells" so for the next two hours they pretended to play and hummed,loudly, this one song over and over again. For this they won the "Tableaux Hunorous" prize, so I suppose that it could be argued that the band did win a competition at least once.
- Langcliffe Brass Band
- At the turn of the century Langcliffe, Giggleswick and Settle had brass bands, here it was a group of men largely from the Chapel community. Bob West played the cornet, his brother Fred the euphonium and Alf Farrer came down from Stainforth when they were short of players, likewise Tom Marsden, were members. Jimmie Fox beat the drum, which when not in use was hung up on a nail in the school. The rest of the instruments were kept in the loft above the stables at the Hall (along with the bier). The Band always played round the Big Tree on Christmas morning, went home for dinner and then out again to go round the big houses, so Langcliffe families did not see much of their menfolk on Christmas Day. In the end enthusiasm waned and some men left to join Giggleswick band although Alf Hocking tried to keep Langcliffe going by recruiting youngsters. Dick Middleton was one of these but on the second time he turned up it was announced that the band was 'disbanded'. This would be about 1938 as they played for the Jubilee and Coronation celebrations.
- Langham Labour League Band (Essex)
- Active in 1871 and 1876
- Langholm Brass Band
- Active in 1880s
- Langholm Temperance Band
- Disbanded around 1927. The instruments were sold to the Annan Town Band for £105
- Langley Park Band (County Durham)
- Known to be in existence in 1921 when they received their 1st full set of CISWO instruments. Folded in 2004.
- Langley Park Colliery Band
- See: Langley Park Band
- Langley Ploughmaker's Band (Warwickshire)
- The works band of the W.J. Hillson, Swan Foundry iron works in Langley/Claverdon. Formed around the 1860s
- Langton Matravers
- A band existed in the village in the second half of the Nineteenth Century. The instruments were bought by Mrs Frances Serrell, a rather eccentric but philanthropic widow who lived in Durnford Manor House, situated in the very centre of the village. In the village museum there is a photo of her Band-Master in his uniform and the names of several known Members. They also possess the Band-Master's silver Cornet, which was a gift from Mrs Serrell, an E flat Clarinet and two brass instruments used in the band, though they are now in a rather sorry state. They are of the Tenor Horn/Tuba variety. The Band folded when Mrs Serrell died in 1889
- Langwathby Band (Cumbria)
- Langwith Colliery Institute Silver Band
- Competed in a brass band contest at Overseal, Leicestershire in July 1921, under conductor A.S. Grant (drawn 1 of 11 bands, they were placed 3rd)
- Langwith Miners Welfare Band
- Active in 1964 (conducted by G.H. Thorpe). Competed in the Grand Shield in 1962.
- Lanner & District Silver Band
- Formed in the 1890s and disbanded in 1902. Another band of the same name formed in 1965
- Lansil Works Band (Lancaster)
- Laporte Industries Band
- Disbanded in 1993?
- Largo Silver Band (Fife)
- Active in 1933
- Larkhall Silver Band (Lanarkshire)
- Larne Town Silver Band
- Folded before 1962, when its instruments were obtained by the 1st Larne Old Boys' Association Silver Band
- Lassodie Public Band (Fife)
- Active in 1928, conducted by W.A. Allison
- Laura Brass Band (South Australia)
- Active in 1907
- Laurieston Brass Band
- Active in the early 1900s
- Lavender Hill Temperance Band
- Competed in the 1901 contest at the Crystal Palace on July 10th. H. T. Embury was one of the players. Competed in the 4th Section National Finals in 1902.
- Laverton Temperance Band (Gloucestershire)
- Active in 1909, when it gave a concert at Laverton Village Hall, conducted by Mr Round, for the Farm and Garden Produce show.
- Layer de la Haye Band
- Active around 1910. For more details, see Grandad Played The Cornet: A History of Brass Bands in North East Essex, by David Cawdell.
- Layer de la Haye Methodist Church Band
- Active in the early 1900s
- Lazonby Temperance Brass Band (Cumbria)
- Active in the 1890s/1900s
- Lea Mills Prize Band
- Competed in the British Open and other contests from 1898 to 1910
- Leadbeater and Scott's Band (Sheffield)
- Active in 1891
- Leadgate Colliery Band
- See: Leadgate Workmen's Band
- Leadgate Mission Band (County Durham)
- A Wesleyan Mission band, Active in the 1870s and also from 1903 to 1934
- Leadgate Workmen's Band (County Durham)
- Formed in the 1900s and still active in 1931
- Leadhills Silver Band
- Active in the early 1900s
- Leamington Mechanics Band
- Active in 1887.
- Leamington Priors Town Band
- Accounts of the band, from 1897-1900, are held at Warwickshire County Record Office
- Leasingbourne Colliery Band
- Formed in the 1900s and was disbanded when the workers were transferred to the Dean and Chapter Colliery.
- Leasingthorne Colliery Prize Band (Coundon)
- Formed in the 1900s and still active in 1937
- Leasington Colliery Band (County Durham)
- Formed in the 1900s and still active in 1914
- Leatherhead Silver Band
- Lechlade Town Band
- Active in 1910
- Lee Mount Band (Halifax)
- In 1905 rehearsed at Old Lane, Halifax.
- Lee Mount Subscription Brass Band
- See: Lee Mount Band
- Lee Moor and Stanley Silver Prize Band
- Active in 1913
- Leeds (Smiths) Band
- Active in the 1850s
- Leeds Central Band (Yorkshire)
- Active in 1899
- Leeds City Band (1)
- Active in late 1950s and early 1960s. Probably a continuation of the Leeds City Royal Artillery Association Band.
- Leeds City Band (2)
- Active in the 1970s. Amalgamated with Horsforth Brass Band to form Horsforth Leeds City Band in the 1980s
- Leeds City Brass Band
- Active in the late 1890s, when it was conducted by Squire Firth. A report from 1898 states: "Squire Firth was born at the well-known musical place of Queensbury, near Bradford on June 12th, 1865. His father, Mr. Greenwood Firth (b. 1832), is one of the oldest bandsmen at the present day, and played Trombone with the famous Black Dyke Band for 23 years, and is playing at the present time. Whilst very young our subject was put to learn music under the talented Cornet Soloist and teacher, the late G. F. Birkinshaw, and at the age of 15 started playing Solo Cornet with the Great Horton Brass band. He made very rapid progress as a Cornet player, and began solo Cornet contesting, winning several money prizes, and also a Besson Cornet at Thurlstone, near Penistone, against most of the noted Cornet players. He was engaged to play Solo Cornet with the Earby Brass Band, for which he played two years, after which he had an engagement with the Lindley Brass Band. He followed his position as Solo Cornet player for twelve months, and afterwards, was re-engaged as solo cornet player and bandmaster for two years. He next took charge of Skipton Brass Band as bandmaster, and it was during his stay with the band that Mr. Firth began to make a name for himself, taking the band in 1895 to the Champion Contest at the Agricultural Hall, London, and scoring fifth prize. In 1896 they attended Nelson and Carlisle contests, and secured third and fourth prizes respectively, and also numerous other prizes.
Towards the end of 1896 the Leeds City Brass Band, from amongst 13 applicants, engaged Mr. Firth, and the marvellous success that has been attained by this band under Mr. Firth's direction speaks splendidly for his abilities as a teacher.
Mr. Firth is also very clever with the pen and scores all his selections. He has several more bands under his care, and will, without doubt, bring them to the front, if they will only be guided by him. Mr. Firth, being formerly in the hotel business (he was landlord of the Wheatsheaf Inn in Skipton), has now given it up, owing to the demands made upon his services for teaching, and also his solo cornet work.
His eldest son, Edwin Firth, was solo cornetist with Foden's Band, and killed in France in WW I while serving with the London Artists' Rifles."
- Leeds City Commercial Club Band
- Active in late 1960s and early 1970s. Probably a continuation of the Leeds City Band
- Leeds City Royal Artillery Association Band
- Formed 1949
- Leeds Clarion Band
- Active in 1899
- Leeds Corporation Band (Yorkshire)
- Leeds Engineers' Band
- Active in 1882
- Leeds Excelsior Temperance Band (Yorkshire)
- Leeds Forge Band
- Instituted 1882 by the head of the Leeds Forge Company, Samuel Fox one-time Mayor of Harrogate. Members were originally all workmen in the Leeds Forge Company's Works. The practices took place in the Forge every Sunday from 10.30 to 12.30, with several others held during the week. The players were equipped with two sets of instruments, two sets of uniforms and full rehearsal accommodations. Fox was very ambitious and offered gold medals and further funding if they could beat Besses o' th' Barn Band. They began contesting in 1886 and made a very successful start with high placings in the British Open. Following changes in management at the Forge the band was disbanded in 1892 with all instruments and equipment recalled.
- Leeds Joppa Band (Yorkshire)
- Leeds Milburn Band (Yorkshire)
- Leeds Model Band
- See: Yorkshire Evening Post Band
- Leeds Police Band (Yorkshire)
- Founded in 1899
- Leeds Postmen Band (Yorkshire)
- Founded in 1889
- Leeds Railway Foundry Band
- Flourished in the 1850s
- Leeds Socialist Band (Yorkshire)
- Founded in 1896
- Leeds Temperance Band
- Flourished in the 1840/50s and undertook a four-week season of concert in Scarborough in 1847 for ?60. Repeated the season in 1848/9 also.
- Leeds Tramways Band (Yorkshire)
- Founded in 1911
- Leek British Legion Band
- Active in the 1930s to 1950s
- Leek Harmonic Brass Band
- Formed in 1867 and held Friday evening concerts in the market place during the summer. May have also been called Leek Promenade Band in 1873.
- Leek Promenade Band
- See Leek Harmonic Brass Band
- Leek Temperance Band (Staffordshire)
- Active in 1896/1904, W. Hough bandmaster & secretary. In 1912 Stephen Godwin was bandmaster and Henry Head secretary.
- Leek Volunteer Band (Staffordshire)
- Active in the 1880s. They gave open air concerts to large audiences in Leek Market Place on Monday evenings in the summer, as well as leading local processions.
- Lees and Glodwick Band (Oldham)
- See: Glodwick Band
- Lees Brass Band (Oldham)
- Founded in 1840
- Lenton Band (Nottingham)
- Active in 1909
- Leicester Borough Workmen's Band
- Active in 1899.
- Leicester Club and Institute Band
- See: City of Leicester Band
- Leicester Corporation Gasworks Band
- Active in 1891-1896, conductor was C.V. Palmer. From the Ayleston Road gasworks in the town.
- Leicester Highfield Brass Band
- Wound up in the courts as of 10th February 1902
- Leicester Imperial Band
- Active in the early 1900s and 1920s. Also known as Leicester Imperial Prize Brass Band. Competed in a brass band contest at Overseal, Leicestershire in July 1921, under conductor S. S. H. Iliffe (drawn 3 of 11 bands, they were placed 4th). Still active in 1964, when conducted by A. Anderson.
- Leicester Imperial Prize Brass Band
- See: Leicester Imperial Band
- Leicester Ivanhoe Band
- Competed in a brass band contest at Overseal, Leicestershire in July 1921, under conductor C. A. Anderson (drawn 5 of 11 bands, they were not placed)
- Leicester Midland Railway Workmen's Band
- Active in 1899.
- Leicester Special Constabulary Band
- Leicestershire Co-operative (SMW) Band
- Merged with Charnwood Brass in 1999
- Leicestershire Volunteers Band
- Active in 1879 when it was directed by J Smith
- Leigh (Lanes) Band
- Active in 1930
- Leigh Bedford Band
- See: Bedford (Leigh) Band
- Leigh Borough Band
- See: Lowton Silver Band
- Leigh British Legion Band
- See: Leigh Silver Band
- Leigh Silver Band
- Formed in 1920, it disbanded in December 2001. Formerly known as Leigh British Legion Band. Competed in the First Annual Brass Band Contest organised by Wigan Borough Prize Band in 1943 (conducted by H. Foxwell).
- Leighton Buzzard Band (Bedfordshire)
- Leighton Buzzard Temperance Band
- Leighton Ironworks Band (Uttoxeter)
- Active in 1910. The band was supported by Samuel Bamford, the owner of the Leighton Ironworks (which was established in 1871 in addition to the Bamford Ironmongery business founded in 1845). The band was later known as the Bamford Military Band
- Leith Silver Band
- Active in the 1950s and 1960s
- Lelant Brass Band (Cornwall)
- Hayle is the nearest larger town to Lelant, and in 1905 they decided to form a band under James Maddern. He stayed until 1911 when the leadership was handed over to John Tanner. EC Wills took over in 1914 and promtly left in 1915 to go to Redruth Band. The band closed down during WW1 but reorganised when that bit of unpleasantness was over. About 1931 F Gregory took over and stayed until 1942 when strange things began to happen. In 1942 they were reorganised under the new title Lelant United Services Band, still under F Gregory who, because of this second disagreement with Germany, was now in the National Fire Service (NFS). This lasted until 1943 when the Home Guard (Dad's Army) was formed and Lelant's instruments were loaned to the 14th Battalion Home Guard (St Ives) Band, now under the baton of Bandmaster Coombe. The Lelant Band - civilian - reapperas in 1945. Their contesting was confined to 1911 - 1914, their best result being achieved at a St Dennis contest in 1913 when they entered the second section playing "Village Bride" and winning £5 for their 2nd placing. After WW2, with the exception of victory parades, nothing more can be found.
- Lelant Downs Brass Band (Cornwall)
- In the St Ives/Hayle area, the Lelant Downs Brass Band sounds like one of these makeshift bands for a one-off gig. In 1888 they played for the Ludgvan Wesley Sunday School Festival and the press report leaves one in no doubt the there could not have been any learners performing.
- Lemington Glass Works Prize Band (Newcastle-upon-Tyne)
- Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s
- Lerryn Band (Cornwall)
- There is news of a Lerryn Band playing at the Peace Celebrations of 1919. This could be a band formed just for that event as I have no further information on them.
- Lerwick Brass Band (Shetland)
- Active between the 1890s and 1920s
- Leslie and District Brass Band (Fife)
- Active in 1913-1927. In 1928 was conducted by Charles M. Terris
- Leslie Town Band (Fife)
- Active in 1933
- Lesmahagow and District Public Miners' Welfare Band
- Started in 1927 as an offshoot of the Independent Order of Good Templars Band and was known simply as the Public Band, but the need for a regular source of funds brought association with the Miners' Welfare club. Due to dwindling public support and the lack of players of the right calibre, it was found necessary to wind up the band at the start of WW2. During its brief history, the Public band had reached the Premier grade and had achieved nation-wide recognition following its successes on the contest field and radio broadcasts on the BBC. When the band disposed of their instruments they donated the proceeds of the sale of their instruments to the Nursing Association to buy the district nurse's first car. The band trophies, which dated from the contests held in the village in the twenties, saw the light of day once more when the Lesmahagow Highland Games were inaugurated in the late nineteen fifties. The 'Nethanvale Cup' is awarded to the best Lanarkshire pipe band in Grade Three and the 'St. Machute' trophy to the band second in Grade Three. The Vale of Nethan Pipe Band, which came into being in 1953 as an off-shoot of the Boys' Brigade band, quickly rose to prominence under the firm leadership of Pipe Major Archie Templeton and drum-tutor Jim Macintyre but later fell into obscurity with comparable rapidity. However, on the third Saturday of June each year, the Highland Games remains a popular date in the pipe band contest and sporting calendars as a reminder of the golden age of bands in Lesmahagow Parish.
- Lesmahagow Public Band
- See: Lesmahagow and District Public Miners' Welfare Band
- Letchworth Town Band
- Active in 1938
- Leven Town Band (Fife)
- Active in 1918-1971
- Leven Valley Brass Band (Cumbria)
- Levenshulme Brass Band
- Leverton Brass Band (Lincolnshire)
- Active in the 1920s
- Lewes Temperance Mission Brass Band
- Active in the 1890s
- Lewes Town and Volunteer Cinque Ports Band
- See: Lewes Town Band
- Lewes Town Band (Sussex)
- Formed around 1840 as the Lewes Town and Volunteer Cinque Ports Band. The band played at regular local functions throughout the 20th century including concerts at the Town Hall, civic events, church parades and Armistice Day, local band contests and at the annual Lewes Bonfire ceremonies with one of the bonfire societies. In the 1950s the band provided two men to play state trumpets as heralds at the Sussex Assizes. Past conductors include Mr Emmler and Mr Gates (19th century), A K Tappin (1904-1948), F Austin and F Lockwood (variously, 1948-1950), Squadron Leader T D Atkinson (c1950- ). Records of the band, from 1914-1950, are held at the East Sussex Record Office
- Lewington Glass Works Band (Newcastle)
- Formed in the 1900s and still active in 1947, probably folded in the 1950s
- Lewington Yamaha Band
- Active in the 1980s
- Lewis Merthyr Workmen's Institute Band
- Active in 1951
- Lewisham Brass Band
- Lewisham Silver Band
- Active some time between 1918 and 1939
- Leyburn Band (North Yorkshire)
- Formed in 1841, folded in 1994. A new band, Leyburn Centenary Band, was formed in the town in 2003
- Leyland British Legion Band (Leyland, Lancashire)
- Leyland Parish Church Band (Leyland, Lancashire)
- Leysian Methodist Mission Brass Band (London)
- Active between 1903 and 1924 - (minutes exist in the London Metropolitan Archives)
- Leyton Borough Silver Band (London)
- Leyton Christchurch Brass Band
- Leytonstone Excelsior Band
- Active in the 1900s
- Lichfield City Band
- Formed in 1910 and survived until 1937. A new Lichfield City Band was formed in 1985
- Lichfield Volunteer Band
- Active in 1905
- Liddesdale Temperance Band (Scotland)
- Active in 1964, conducted by D Johnson
- Lightcliffe Band (Yorkshire)
- Lighthouse Silver Band (Walthamstow, East London)
- Disbanded in the 1950s
- Lightwater Brass Band (Surrey)
- Photographs, a jacket worn by one of the bandsmen and part of a tea service issued with the band’s name on it are held in the Surrey Heath Museum.
- Lilleshall Collieries Prize Band
- See: Lilleshall Colliery Brass Band
- Lilleshall Colliery Brass Band
- Originally St George's Temperance Band and renamed following the colliery sponsorship in 1907, when the company bought the band many new instruments and a set of new uniforms. Name changed to Oakengates Band? in 1962 when the council helped financially. The band folded in the 1970s. For further information see Web Link
- Lillydale Band (Australia)
- Folded prior to 1962 when its instruments and some ex-members formed the Croydon Brass Band with others from Ferntree Gully Band
- Linacre Wesleyan Mission Silver Band
- Active in early 1900s
- Lincoln City Band
- Active in 1919, A. Cox was bandmaster (of 24 Pond Street)
- Lincoln Excelsior Brass Band
- Active in 1887, and 1897 when John Elvin was secretary
- Lincoln Iron and Steel Works Band
- Active in 1890s to 1920s. Won 2nd prize and the Daily Telegraph Cup, in the Crystal Palace Championships in 1920.
- Lincoln Ironworks Band
- See: Lincoln Iron and Steel Works Band
- Lincoln Malleable Ironworks Silver Band
- See: Lincoln Iron and Steel Works Band
- Lindenow Band (Victoria, Australia)
- Lingdale Ironstone Miners' Band
- See: Lingdale Silver Band
- Lingdale Silver Band
- Formed in 1851 as Lingdale Ironstone Miners' Band. Later known as Lingdale Silver Band, Lingdale Silver (ICI Chemical Products) Band (from 1986). Merged with Yarm & District Band in 1998 to form Lockwood Band
- Linkinhorne Parish Band (Cornwall)
- The village of Linkinhorne can be found between Callington and Launceston. They, the villagers, formed a band in 1887/88 and by 1890 they were fully kitted out with uniforms - all eleven (plus bass and side drums) of them. By 1910 their uniform had changed completely and very smart they look too. By now they had 15 players. In 1907 J Doney took over the leadership of the band and probably stayed with them until the end which appears to be about 1921.
- Linlithgow Town Band
- Report of it disbanding in 1899. Another report of it (or a successor band) being active in 1903
- Linton Colliery Band (Morpeth)
- Active around 1904
- Lisburn Silver Band (Northern Ireland)
- Formed in the early 1920s and merged with Lurganure Silver Band in 1993 to form Garvey Silver Band
- Lisburn Temperance Band
- See: Lisburn Temperance Silver Band
- Lisburn Temperance Silver Band
- Active in the 1950s/60s
- Liskeard Borough Band
- Formed in the 1890s
- Liskeard Temperance Band
- Formed in 1901
- Lismore Brass Band (Australia)
- Active in 1909
- Lister Silver Band (Dursley, Gloucestershire)
- See: Listers Social Club Band
- Listers Social Club Band (Dursley, Gloucestershire)
- The engineering company, R.A.Lister & Co Ltd., had its own military band and also brass band at one time. The latter was also known as the Lister Silver Band, which was active during the 1960s
- Litherland Prize Band (Liverpool)
- Active in 1926, but folded, probably after WW2. It reformed sometime in the 1960's under W.E. (Billy) Pugh and played in the area until it ceased to exist in the late 1970's. Although never a large band, it had a youth section, again led by Billy Pugh. A number of the people who started there are still active these days.
[thanks to Ian Lanceley]
- Little Bowden Brass Band (Leicestershire)
- Active in 1884 - possibly related to the Syminton's soup powder factory in Little Bowden. May be the same band as "Symington's Brass Band"
- Little Gaddesden Brass Band (Berkhampstead)
- Active in 1903
- Little Ilford Tabernacle Brass Band
- Active in the early 1900s, when the conductor was Harry Jones.
- Little Lever Temperance Band
- Formed in 1896 by the Church of England Temperance Society. All the bandsmen paid a subscription of 2 pence per week to be a member. Within a few years they had become successful on the contest scene and were able to add Prize to their name. The band initially rehearsed at St Matthew's Church, but later moved to their own bandroom in Back Lever Street. It was commented in 1935 that the band was in low waters financially but the bandsmen made up for this in their enthusiasm. At this time it was customary to divide the engagement fee half and half between the band and the bandsmen, most bands did this as a source of beer money for the men. It disbanded in the 1940's.
- Little London Band (Leeds)
- Active in 1887
- Littleborough Reach Brass Band
- Active in 1909
- Littleborough Temperance Band
- Littledean Brass Band
- Active in 1843. A band organized by temperance supporters played at a horticultural show in the village school in 1865
- Littlehampton Sacred Brass Band
- Formed in the 1880s as a drum and fife band by George Sainsbury who moved to Littlehampton from Fawley in Hampshire. By 1895 it had converted to a full brass band. Eventually, Sainsbury left England and went to live in Canada where he set up the Weston Boys Brass Band. Some time before 1936 the band was renamed Littlehampton Town Band and converted to a concert band lineup with woodwind instruments, eventually disbanding in 1952.
- Liverpool Amateur Band
- Active in the 1860s
- Liverpool Brass Band
- Liverpool Corporation Passenger Transport Band
- Active in 1958
- Liverpool Orphanage Band
- Active in 1932
- Liverpool Postal Band
- Active in 1898
- Liverpool Reformatory School Brass Band
- Active in the late 1800s. The Liverpool Juvenile Reformatory Farm School, Mill Lane (now Winwick Road), Newton-in-Makerfield, was operational between 1850 and 1900. Abel Jones, who lived in Earlestown from 1861 until his death in 1886, was the band's conductor. As an aside, it is interesting to note that a certain delinquent, sent to such a school at the age of 12, would never have otherwise had the opportunity to learn to play an instrument, became world famous. This school was the New Orleans Home for Colored Waifs - he was Louis Armstrong.
- Liverpool Socialist Brass Band
- Liverpool Victoria Brass Band
- Active in the 1890s
- Liverpool West Derby Band
- Active in 1967
- Liversedge Band (Yorkshire)
- Founded in 1889
- Lizard Band (Cornwall)
- "THE RIVAL BANDSMEN OF MENEAGE. Or He Who Collars a Man and Gets Knocked Down is Served Rightly." This was the heading in the "Cornishman" newspaper of 1888 when reporting an assault case heard at the West Kerrier petty sessions. Roughly what happened was that there was a festival held in St Keverne and the Porthalla Band were engaged to provide the music. St Keverne Band had usually played at this event, but not this time, although several of their members turned up for a day out.. The Lizard Band had had the nerve to bring their instruments but were not allowed to perform. During an interval, whilst Porthalla Band were having their tea, Richard Jose, John Tiddy and Mr Chiddock, all Lizard Band members, were laughing together and jeering at bandsmen of the other two bands. William Scobie, of St Keverne Band, remonstrated with them, upon which Jose grabbed Scobie by the collar. Scobie floored him with a punch to the side of the head rendering him unconcious for several minutes. End of fracas. The court dismissed the case and each party had to pay their own costs, estimated at being not less than £3. The Good Old Days!! Apart from that, Lizard band seems to have been active only in the early 1880's.
- Llan Ffestiniog Band
- Founded around 1864. Between 1883 and 1895 won prize money to the value of nearly ?300 in competitions in Porthmadog, Barmouth, Dolgellau, Llanrwst, Llanfairfechan, Corwen, Rhyl, Bala and Caernarfon.
- Llanddulas Silver Band
- Active in the 1940/50/60s. The band played at Gwrych Castle on Sunday's in the summer. As Terry Jones recalls: "The band was very much a family affair, my Taid Dafydd Jones was the band master, my father Glynne Jones played trombone, Uncle Stanley played cornet and cousins Elwyn Roberts and Merfyn Hughes also played."
- Llandilo Band
- Llandovery Town Band
- Llandrindod Wells Temperance Band
- Active in 1890s. Disbanded around 1950.
- Llanerch-y-medd Brass Band
- Active in the 1880s/1890s, it was conducted by William Thomas (b.1820) for fifty years!
- Llangefni Silver Band
- Active in 1933
- Llanhilleth Brass Band
- Active in 1900, when it was conducted by Frederick James Hayes
- Llanrug Royal Brass Band
- Disbanded around 1886. A report in 1888 records the formation of a successor band: "The Llanrug Royal Brass Band has been well known in North Wales for many years, and during that time they were successful gladiators on the field of contest, and won for themselves a far-famed name and many a worthy victory at band contests held in different parts of England and Wales. But, to our sorrow, this band was disbanded about two years ago, and since then the melodious strains of the old and highly respected company who gladdened many a heart in this romantic neighbourhood have disappeared. But the quarrymen of this musical locality could not rest on their oars; and, to remedy the loss, a meeting was convened, and a committee formed as follows: Rev. T. Jones, rector (chairman); Mr J. Williams, Buarth (treasurer); Rev. D. Collwyn Morgan, curate (secretary); and Mr R. J. Pritchard (bandmaster). Negotiations were entered into with the noted firm of Messrs Besson, London, for the purchase of an entirely new set of instruments. A number of musical enthusiasts offered themselves, and were formed into a band, under the old name, and under the conductorship of a member of the old band and a noted cornet player. The efforts of the bandmaster have given perfect satisfaction to the members of the band and committee, and are highly appreciated in the parish. He has won already a victory, and deserves the praise of all for the .very high state of efficiency of his band, The old band was one of the finest in North Wales, and we entertain such hopes of the new company and able conductor that we expect to record more victories and better laurels for them than the old band ever won. A grand concert was given lately in aid of the band fund, the Rev. T, Johns, rector, took the chair. There was a crowded audience, and a handsome surplus was left, At Llangefni on Easter Monday the band carried away the prize and the silver medal with great credit to themselves. They were highly complimented by the adjudicator on their almost perfect rendering of the "Hallelujah Chorus" the test piece. Last. Thursday the band was invited to play at Portdinorwic on the occasion of Mr Assheton Smith's wedding. The pieces played were rendered in good style and taste, and were highly appreciated and loudly applauded by the hundreds of people present"
- Llansaint Temperance Silver Band
- Active in 1908
- Llansaint Silver Band
- Competed in the 1964 West of England Regional Championships (4th Section), conducted by E. Charlton
- Llansilin Band
- Folded around 1960
- Llanstephan Brass Band (S Wales)
- Active in 1895
- Llantrisant Town Band
- Formed in the 1920s with players from Beddau, Cross Inn and Tynant. It rehearsed in the Cross Keys, before moving to the former jail house below the Town Hall. The bandmaster was John M. Thomas of Tynant. The euphonium player, Daniel Williams (Dan the Band), became conductor in the 1930s and they performed in the demonstration marches of 1934. It perished during World War II and the last performance was at the Armistice Parade in Beddau.
- Llanwarne Brass Band
- Active in 1876, with Mr. Benjamin Court as bandmaster
- Llay Colliery Welfare Band (Wrexham)
- Active in 1933. Disbanded in 1967 - with instruments and equipment going to the Point of Ayr Band
- Llay Institute Band (Wrexham)
- See: Colliery Welfare Band
- Llwycoed Silver ay Colliery Welfare Band (Wrexham)
- Active in 1933. Disbanded in 1967 - with instruments and equipment going to the Point of Ayr Band
- Loanhead Ex-Service and Burgh Band (Loanhead)
- Formed after 1918 and disbanded at the start of the Second World War
- Lobb Mill Band (Hebden Bridge)
- Lochhead and Victoria Band (Scotland)
- Lochore Colliery Band (Scotland)
- Lockeridge Prize Band (Wiltshire)
- Amalgated with the Overton Mission Band in 1934 to form Kennet Vale Silver Band
- Lockwood Band
- Active from the 1940s to the early 1990s. Also known as Lockwood (Jos Lumb and Son) Band, early 1980s, and Lockwood F. Drake Fibres Band, late 1980s
- Loddon Town Band
- Active in the 1920s and the 1970s
- Lofthouse Saxhorn Band
- Active in 1859 when it took part in the Lofthouse Grand Village Band Contest in November that year. It was conducted by J Walker, had 10 performers, and played Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah. and the test piece, Grand Parade March by Jones.
- Lofthouse Colliery Band
- Active in the 1950s. Folded in the 1970s.
- Loftus Brass Band
- Loftus County Modern School Band
- Active in the 1960s
- Loftus Iron Works Band (Stockton)
- Founded in the 1900s and still active in 1913
- London Great Central and Metropolitan Band
- London & North Western Carriage Works Band (Crewe)
- See: London & North Western Railway Crewe Works Band
- London & North Western Railway Band
- London & North Western Railway Crewe Works Band
- Active in the 1910s and 1920s.
- London & South Western Railway Band
- Active in the 1900s
- London, Midland and Scottish Band
- See: L.M.S. Band
- London, Midland and Scottish Railway Band
- See: L.M.S. Band
- London North Western Garston Docks Prize Brass Band
- London Victoria Amateurs Band
- Active in 1861
- Long Buckby Temperance Silver Prize Band
- Played as part of the celebrations for the visit to Northampton of His Majesty King George V and Her Majesty Queen Mary on Tuesday the 23rd September 1913 - at Far Cotton. In the late 1940s it merged with Long Buckby Town Band and Daventry Town Band to form Daventry and District Silver Band
- Long Buckby Town Band
- Active until the late 1940s when it merged with Long Buckby Temperance Band and Daventry Town Band to form Daventry and District Silver Band
- Long Buckley Town Band (Northamptonshire)
- Active in 1900
- Long Downs Brass Band (Cornwall)
- Long Downs is situated about 5 miles North West of Falmouth and in 1881 a band of that name played at a Weslyan Sunday school procession and tea treat in Porkellis. At present no more is known about this group either before or after this event.
- Long Eaton Town Band
- Active in 1910
- Long Gully Miners' Band (Australia)
- See: Marong (Hopetoun) Municipal Band
- Long Itchington Silver Band
- Active in 1905
- Long Itchington Excelsior Band
- Active in the early 1900s
- Long Lea Band
- Longannet Colliery Band (Cowdenbeath)
- See: Cowdenbeath Brass Band
- Longbridge-Deverill Band (Wiltshire)
- Active in 1940s
- Longford Star Band
- Competed in a brass band contest at Bedworth in 1888
- Longridge Prize Band
- Active in 1911
- Longsight Steam Sheds Band
- Active in 1869/70
- Longton Borough Band
- Active in 1874.
- Longton Town Band
- See: Co-operative Society Prize Band (Burslem & District)
- Longtown Brass Band (Cumberland)
- Active in 1910 when Jas. Bell was secretary. In 1914 the secretary was William Bell
- Longwith Band
- Competed at the Crystal Palace in 1920
- Looe Town Bands (Cornwall)
- Looe does have a history of "on/off" bands, starting with the Volunteer Artillery Band (1865-1907). Even this unit, on sxeveral occasions, had no band. Even so, from 1907 to 1912, there does appear to be two bands in town, the Artillery and a town band, probably because most players played in both bands. Certainly the town band, in 1907, were efficient enough to play such items as the overture "Tancredi". A photo of the band of this period shows 24 players, among whome were five clarinets and one flute/piccolo. An impressive size for a Cornish band of this period. The town band was led by AR Mitchell. After 1912 nothing can be found of an active band, though there are several attempts to reform between the wars - all to no avail.
- Lord Lawson School Brass Band
- One of the most successful school brass bands, active in the 1970s. It unfortunately folded once it's conductor Mr Bruce Wigham left, in 1986.
- Loscoe Miners Welfare Silver Band (Derbyshire)
- Active in the 1950s and 1960s
- Lostock Junction Brass Band (Bolton)
- Active in 1902, when they headed a procession through Chew Moor.
- Lostock Industrial School Band (Bolton)
- For a time one of the teachers at the Industrial School took to teaching the boys music and formed a band. The band was short lived around the 1900's.
- Loudon Brass Band (Cardiff)
- Active in 1910
- Loudoun Band
- Originally consisted of players from Loudoun Academy Band but became a separate organisation in 1974. In 1990, it amalgamated with Newmilns Burgh Band and Galston Burgh Band
- Loughborough Borough Prize Band
- Competed in the Junior Shield in 1962, conducted by C.B. Fisher.
- Loughborough Town Silver Band
- Loughor Excelsior Brass Band
- Formed in 1873. Disbanded 1918. The Loughor Excelsior Brass Band was formed under the baton of William Dennis in 1873. Very little is known of those early years, but the band would have featured prominently in the entertainment of the villagers and at ceremonial functions, funerals, outdoor marches and concerts. A balance sheet for 31st December, 1902 mentions that new silver plated instruments had been bought for ?318 from Messrs. Boosey & Co. Military Band Instrument Manufacturers, Regent Street, London. The officers were obliged to pay the amount in full within three years. In the summer of 1903 under the baton of Mr. Bleddyn Dennis, the band earned itself the title of a Silver Band Prize. Competing at Llanelly, the Loughor players emerged as winners of the prestigious Challenge Shield of the West Wales Association. Each summer at the Loughor Regatta, the Silver Band was always present to provide suitable music of an entertaining nature. With the outbreak of the Ward in Europe in 1914, Mr. Bleddyn Dennis joined the Swansea Police Band, to become its conductor, but left in 1912 for New Zealand. The trenches of France denied the village of its young men, who joined the Welsh Regiments as infantry men. Thus after 1918 enthusiasm waned and the organisation folded. The drum and sticks were preserved until 1938 when they were given to the Salvation Army Band in Gorseinon. (Source: The History of Loughor)
- Loughton Excelsior Brass Band (Essex)
- Active in 1892, to at least 1905. They would perform at the drinking fountain at the corner of High Road and Station Road, Loughton.
- Louth Mission Band (Lincolnshire)
- Low Moor Band (Bradford)
- Active in 1855
- Low Moor Ironworks Band (Bradford)
- Low Moor L.M.S. Band
- Active in 1933
- Lowca Brass Band
- See: Lowca Colliery Band
- Lowca Colliery Band (Whitehaven, Cumberland)
- Active in the 1890s
- Lower Annandale Band (Annan)
- Active from 1830s to 1850s at least
- Lower Ince Temperance Band
- Active in 1965
- Lowerhouse Mills Band (Burnley)
- Active in the 1920s/30s
- Lowerplace Band
- Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s.
- Lowestoft Railway Silver Band
- Lowton Silver Band
- Formed in 1865. Their practices were in the Jolly Carter Inn at Lowton. When the Railway Inn was built at Robin Hood, the band moved into new headquarters behind it and practised there for over 50 years. During this time the name was changed to Leigh Borough Band. New headquarters were bought in 1956 and the name was changed back to Lowton Silver Band. The band broke up in 1965 due to a lack of players, but a trust was set up in the hope of it being reformed. Tom Burke was a member of Leigh Borough Band and in 1904 was promoted to 1st cornet player. He won a silver medal for his cornet playing.
- Luddenden and Luddenden Foot Subscription Band (Yorkshire)
- Founded in 1891
- Luddenden Old Band
- See: Oats Royd Mills Brass Band
- Ludgvan Band (Cornwall)
- Back in 1850 the local Wesleyan Sunday school procession was headed by "the well known Ludgvan Band of Musicians". At this very early date, especially for Cornwall, I would hazaard a guess that this was not a brass band but it very soon became one. It seems to have carried on until 1889, then twenty years later a Ludgvan Brass Band, under R T Williams re-energed, but for how long is not clear. Certainly in 1921 the band existed under the baton of Mr R Taylor, the band sporting 15 players. What happened after that is another Cornish mystery.
- Lumbfoot Band (nr Haworth)
- Active in the late 1850s, when members of the Ponden Band joined it. At that time the Lumbfoot Band consisted of fifteen or sixteen young men, most of whom worked in the mill, and Messrs. Butterfield Brothers let them have the dining room to play in.
- Lumley (6th Pit) Colliery Band
- See Lumley Colliery Band
- Lumley Bethel Band
- c. 1970
- Lumley Colliery Band (County Durham)
- Formed in the 1890s. Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s. Won the Cassell's Shield at the Crystal Palace in 1928. Still active in 1964, but folded later in the 1960s.
- Lumley Colliery Silver Prize Band
- See Lumley Colliery Band
- Lumley Temperance Band (County Durham)
- Active in 1899
- Lumley Town Band (County Durham)
- Active in 1928
- Lurganure Silver Band (Northern Ireland)
- Lurganure Silver Band originated from Hull's Hill Accordian Band which met at Hull's Hill Mission Hall, Moira Road, Lisburn, in 1935. In 1951 the members felt that a change was needed and the decision was taken to change from accordian to silver. Around the early 1950's, at Christmas, the Band visited numerous homes in the locality to entertain them by playing carols. In so doing, money was raised which went to-wards presents for the children at Lissue Children's Hospital, Ballinderry Road, Lisburn. This was an event which started at Bradbury's Corner and continued, by foot, to Cockhill Corner. It took place for a number of years until road and traffic conditions endangered the safety of members. It vis well known that the band had an exclusively male membership, but in 1978 ladies were finally admitted after much discussion and deliberation among their male counterparts. It merged with Lisburn Silver Band in 1993 to form Garvey Silver Band
- Luton Public Band
- Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s
- Luton Wesleyan Central Mission Brass Band
- Lycett Mission Band
- Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s
- Lydbrook Excelsior Band
- Earlier known as Lydbrook Morgan's Band in the 1880s, renamed as the Excelsior Band in 1900. Merged with other bands in 1923 to form Lydbrook Silver Band
- Lydbrook Morgan's Band
- See: Lydbrook Excelsior Band
- Lydbrook Tin Plate Works Band
- Active in 1882.
- Lydford Town Band
- Active in 1895
- Lydiard Millicent Band (Wilts)
- Active in 1913
- Lyme Regis Town Band
- Disbanded in the early 1950s. (new band formed in 1981)
- Lymington Borough Band
- See: Lymington Town Prize Band
- Lymington Borough Military Band
- See: Lymington Town Prize Band
- Lymington Temperance Band
- See: Lymington Town Prize Band
- Lymington Town and Temperance Band
- See: Lymington Town Prize Band
- Lymington Town and Volunteer Band
- See: Lymington Town Prize Band
- Lymington Town Band
- See: Lymington Town Prize Band
- Lymington Town Prize Band (Hampshire)
- Founded in 1883 as Lymington Town and Volunteer Band. In 1885 it became A Company 4th Voluntary Battalion Hampshire Regiment Brass Band. Later known as Lymington Town Band, then Lymington Town Prize Band. Still active in 1911 when Arthur Percival Cooper Hewitt was the secretary. Still active in 1938.
- Lymm Public Band
- Active in 1932
- Lyneham Band
- Active in 1911
- Lynemouth Colliery Band
- Amalgamated with Newbiggin Colliery Band at some point.
- Lynn Original Brass Band
- Formed in 1854, disbanded in 1866
- Lynn Working Men's Saxhorn Band (Kings Lynn)
- Active between 1854 and 1866. Josiah H Reddie was a founder member.
- Lysaght's Ord Works Brass Band (Newport)
- Formed under Bandmaster Jack Marsh when the men returned from the Great War, and the first parade was at the reunion at Somerton Park in 1919. Mr. A. Leyshon (late of New Tredegar and Cwm Prize Bands), who has a lifetime experience of first-class contesting was placed in charge in 1924, since when the band has been known as "The Newport Popular Band" and are regularly engaged for the important events in Monmouthshire and adjoining counties. Their repertoire consists of the works of all the great masters and they can be guaranteed to give a programme suitable to any occasion. Mr. Fred Pugh and Mr. Brad. Shergold are the only members who were members at the time of its formation. Mr. Owen Davies has been the Hon. Secretary for the past seven years. As reward for perseverance and success, Mr. W. R. Lysaght has presented them with a very comprehensive Coronation gift of new instruments and uniforms. (Report by Owen Davies, Band Secretary, 1937)
- Lysaght's Steel Works Brass Band (Scunthorpe)
- See: Normanby Park Steelworks Brass Band
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- M.T.T. Band (Hackney, South Australia)
- Active in 1925
- Mabe Brass Band (Cornwall)
- (sometimes known as Mabe Burnt House Band) were a band typical of their time. Found three or four miles North West of Falmouth, we know they were formed just before 1882 by a Mr Rapson (jun), later disbanded then reformed in 1911 ready for the Coronation. Who conducted them at this stage is not known but after WW1, in 1919, J Thomas was appointed to conduct. In 1931-32 they had H Jenkins who handed over to W H A Starke, who was relieved in 1933 by C A Dawes who gave the job back to W H A Starke in 1934, who in turn handed it all back to C A Dawes in 1936. In 1938 he gave the baton to the bands' 1919 conductor Mr J Thomas. They carried out regular contesting in the 30's, the best result being taken at Falmouth in 1936, playing the 4th section test "The Spirit of Youth." A 1933 photo shows a band with a healthy 21 players.
- Macclesfield Town Band
- Active 1915 to 1968
- Machynlleth Town Band
- Active in 1927
- Madeley Silver Band (Shropshire)
- Madeley Town Band
- The Band led the Broseley Friendly Society Parade, in aid of the Hospitals in 1906. From the Wellington Journal and Shrewsbury News, 25th September 1909: "Broseley Hospital Sunday - After the church service the Madeley Town Band gave a selection of music on the Memorial Green, as well as the Jackfield Band." The old Three Horseshoes pub in Madeley Market Square was the largest pub in Madeley, and was the headquarters of the Madeley Band. In 1911 the Madely Town Prize Brass Band was refused the right to bear the title "Royal"
- Madron British Legion Band (Cornwall)
- This band, a mile or two from Penzance, occupied the scene from about 1930 to 1939. Contesting seems to have happened only in 1933 under their then conductor, Mr A P Richards, during which, at Redruth Contest, they came first for Deportment.
- Maerdy Silver Band
- Active in 1930s
- Maesteg Band
- Active in 1911 and 1948
- Maidstone Borough Brass Band
- Active in 1909
- Maitland Brass Band (Australia)
- Made their debut at the Maitland show in 1881. They "performed creditably giving promise of future excellence". They disbanded in the 1890s. A successor band was formed in the early 1900s
- Maitland Municipal Brass Band (Australia)
- Formed in the early 1900s. Winners of the 'C' grade trophy at a 1929 competition held in Perth to mark Western Australia's centenary. They were also victorious in the 'D' grade of the Tanunda band competition of 1927.
- Malling Town Band
- Active in 1938
- Malmesbury Town Band
- Formed prior to 1877, when it led the procession to the new station to meet the inaugural train. In 1945 its instruments were sold. A successor concert band was formed in the town c.1990
- Malton Amateur Brass Band (North Yorkshire)
- Formed by John Gibson in 1877 and folded in 1884.
- Malton Brass or Mixed Wind Band (North Yorkshire)
- Active between 1837 and 1855
- Malton Messenger Saxhorn Band (North Yorkshire)
- Founded in 1857 by Henry Smithson, proprietor of the "Malton Messenger" newspaper. Made first public appearance on 16th October that year conducted by Mr Milburn of Leeds. In August 1858 played in Longster's Orchard, Malton accompanying dancers at the Malton Regatta. Some of the original bandsmen included Will Foster, Hardwick Spurr, John, George and Thomas Leefe, John Morrit, John Stamper, John Bull, Tindal Clarke, John Hudson, Robert Taylor, Bob Piercy and Tom Allison. In 1860 the band was conducted by Mr Jennison of Norton and was renamed the Malton Rifle Volunteers Band. John Gibson became conductor in 1862 and served until 1877, when he left to form his own band, Malton Amateur Brass Band. The band was then conducted by JF Drake until Gibson's return in 1884. In 1887 a revolt among the band led to a mass resignation from the Volunteers and the band was restyled the "New Malton Town Band". JW Marshall was conductor of the band in 1899 and the band was still in existence in 1902.
- Malton Rifle Volunteers Band (1)
- See: Malton Messenger Saxhorn Band
- Malton Rifle Volunteers Band (2)
- Formed in 1894 until it disbanded in 1899
- Malton Temperance Band (North Yorkshire)
- Formed in 1899 by William Gibson, with eleven players, including Tom Banks, Jack Haykings, Ernest Cartwright and Tom Tate Smith. In 1900 the band announced that it would henceforth be known as the Malton White Star Band - which still exists today.
- Malton United Brass Band
- Founded in 1857 by William Turner. Active in the 1860s, conducted by Welford Gibson
- Malvern Mechanics Band
- Active in 1879.
- Malvern Imperial Band (Gloucestershire)
- Malvern Tramways Band (Melbourne, Australia)
- Although not strictly speaking extinct, as it is still in existence as Stonnington City Brass, this band's heydays in the 1920s, following its formation in 1911, is worth recording here. Contest record: 1912, won all events in the A.N.A. Competition, Collingwood. 1913-14, winners A.N.A. Competition. Winners of all events Chamber of Manufacturers Contest. Second Prize South Street Ballarat. 1915, Ballarat, tied for First Prize Grade A Championship. Winners Highest Aggregate and Boosey Shield, value 75 guineas, Second Quickstep. 1917, Winners of all events A.N.A.A. Championship, Melbourne. Also O'Brien and Down Cup, value 100 guineas, for Highest Aggregate. 1918, Winners A.N.A. A Grade Championship, Melbourne, and winners of Grand Final for O'Brien and Down Cup, value 100 guineas, for Highest Aggregate. 1920, Winners South Street Championship A Grade and Boosey Shield, value 50 guineas. 1921, Winners South Street Championship A Grade and Boosey Shield, value 50 guineas - Second Year. 1922, Winners A Grade Championship, Ballarat, 3rd successive year and Grand Final, Boosey Shield, value 50 guineas, Highest Aggregate.
In 1924 the band embarked on a World Tour. Also in 1924, during the visit of H.M.S. Hood to Melbourne in March, "The entertainment began at 2.15 with a recital by the Malvern Tramways Band, renowned as 'the champion brass band of the Commonwealth'. The Age suggested that their recital would give the public 'the opportunity of comparing and contrasting the all-brass band with the military band'. Originally, it had been intended for the Malvern men to provide a musical escort as the massed bands from the Hood, Repulse and Delhi proceeded to the Ground. However, it was not 'found practicable to arrange' for this, so the idea was dropped. It was a fortunate move. The afternoon was 'a day of sunshine, coloured parasols and summer dresses' that drew a massive crowd of eager visitors to the Hood and the other ships at Port Melbourne. The bandsmen were unable 'to get through the dense mass of people' at the pier. As a last resource, mounted police had to clear the way. When this was done, the bandsmen made with all speed for the MCG. Thus, for once, the navy was late. In the meantime, the musical flag was kept flying by the Malvern Tramways Band. Once they arrived 'by motor', the sailors provided 'a fine program ... and every item of the bands won applause' from the crowd of 24000. At the end of the day, with gate receipts totalling £820, the Lord Mayor (and Melbourne Cricket Club member), Councillor William Brunton, expressed his appreciation to the bandmasters. "
1911 - Celebration of Malvern being proclaimed a City: "Crowds of visitors, from neighbouring suburbs, came to see the display. From half-past six o'clock until half-past eight o'clock the trams, and trains, were overcrowded. On the tram cars the passengers were seen to be hanging precariously to the sides of the cars. The night was a bitterly cold one, but the adverse conditions did not affect the spirits of the people, exhilarated as their spirits were, by music of the Malvern Tramway Band, the Prahran Band, the St. Kilda Band, the Kilties' Band, and the St. Vincent de Paul's Orphanage Band. The units of the crowd, estimated at 40,000, were well content to have formed one of those abroad to see the sights, in the streets, on this memorable night, in the City of Malvern."
- Manaccan Band (Cornwall)
- I have a record of a William Martin playing for Manaccan Band from 1873 - 1888. This is the only proof that I have that this outfit existed at that time. The other mention I have is in 1942, during WW2, when what was left of the band nipped across to help Gweek Band play at the Gweek Hospital Sunday. Manaccan has a most convuluted history starting off as Manaccan Band, then joining with St Martin Band in the 20's, then going it alone again for a while, then St Martin joining Manaccan sometime after 1926, remaining under the Manaccan title until their demise in 1946.
- Manchester and Salford Postmen's Band
- Active in 1883, when some of its members played at the funeral of John Leah, trombonist in the Pendleton Brass Band.
- Manchester C.W.S. Tobacco Factory Band
- See C.W.S. (Manchester) Band
- Manchester Civil Defence Band
- Active in 1945
- Manchester Corporation Tramways Band
- Active in the 1930s
- Manchester Jewish Brass Band
- Began as an activity of the Jewish Working Men's Club. Active in the 1910s/20s
- Manchester City Police Band
- Active in 1880s
- Manea British Legion Band
- Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s
- Manningham Brass Band (Bradford)
- Active in November 1885 when it entertained the 7,000 crowd at the opening of a new stand at the Carlisle Road gound of Manningham Rugby Club. They were conducted by W. Atkinson at the Barnoldswick Contest in 1886. Later, in 1896, it serenaded the 8,000 crowd prior to the vital Rugby League game between Bradford City and Hull on 18 April.
- Manningtree Brass Band (Essex)
- Took part in Great Bentley Brass Band Contest on 18 April 1938.
- Manningtree British Legion Band
- See: Manningtree Brass Band
- Manor Colliery Band
- Active in the 1970s
- Mansfield Brass Band
- Mansfield Colliery Silver Prize Band
- Led the 44th Annual Temperance procession on Whit Monday in 1915. Starting from Somercotes, a sea of banners, flags and gaily decorated floats proceeded through Leabrooks and Riddings, gathering strength as it marched, and parading the village of Ironville before winding its way up to the Jessop Monument in Codnor Park.
- Mansfield Excelsior Band
- Newspaper report from 25 May 1900: Celebrations for the relief of Mafeking inluded the display of Union Jacks outside shops, the wearing of patriotic favours by almost everybody, the playing of patriotic tunes in front of the Town Hall by the Mansfield Excelsior Band around 10pm, followed by an impromptu late-night
- Mansfield United Brass Band
- Mansfield Reporter - newspaper report from 6 July 1877: "Roller Skating Rink ..... The Mansfield United Brass Band was also present and contributed much to the pleasure of the proceedings by playing a selection of dance and operatic music." As well as providing a skating area, the rink had another area where other entertainments took place. It opened on 24 June 1876 and closed sometime in the latter
part of 1881.
- Manvers and Barnburgh Band (Rotherham)
- Competed in the Grand Shield in the 1940s - probably linked to the previous Manvers Main band and the twin collieries of Manvers and Barnburgh.
- Manvers Main Colliery Band (Wath-on-Dearne, Rotherham)
- Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s
- Mapplewell Band (Yorkshire)
- Marazion Town Band (Cornwall)
- 3 to 4 miles east of Penzance, Marazion overlooks St Michael's Mount. In 1867 they were active, playing at the opening of a public building in Penzance. Later, in 1875, travelling to Redruth, they took part in a Temperance Fete. Not much more is heard about them until the run-up to WW1 and most unusually, they were active all through WW1 and WW2. The cessation of hostilities in 1945 also seems to have heralded their own end. Who conducted them in those very early days is not known; however, all during WW1 Alfred Floyd conducted (he had conducted the Marazion Artillery Volunteers from about 1909). 1919 - 1928 was the era of R J Berryman, he being relieved by George W Cave, who stayed just for two years (Cave had started his conducting career in about 1922 and became a most respected Cornish conductor, even conducting Coventry City during WW2). Edwin J Williams came for a year (1930/31)and he was taken over by Welshman Beth David, who stayed with the band until their demise in 1945. During WW2 he was also conducted the St Keverne Home Guard Band. He died in 1946, aged 76. From 1928 to 1935 the band entered various Cornish contests. Section 4 netted five 1sts, 4 2nds. and 6 3rds. Section 3 brought in one 1st, four 2nds, and one 3rd. A brief sojourn into Section 2 saw them awarded one 3rd. Their best musical period was, without a doubt, the mid 1930's.
- Mardy Workingmen's Brass Band (Glamorgan)
- Active in 1904
- Mariners Band (Keighley)
- See: Keighley Brass Band
- Market Lavington Prize Band (Wiltshire)
- Gained 3rd place in a contest at the West Lavington Flower Show in August 1913, with the South of England Temperance Prize Band (1st place, conductor Mr. John Green), Chippenham Silver Prize band (2nd place), and Gorse Hill Prize Band. The adjudicator was Mr. J. G. Jubb of Manchester.
- Market Rasen Town Band
- Active in 1880s it eventually disbanded in 1939. A successor band was formed in 1966
- Markfield Band
- See: William Davis Construction Group Band
- Marks Tey Brotherhood Band
- Active in the 1930s, the band folded during WW2. For more details, see Grandad Played The Cornet: A History of Brass Bands in North East Essex, by David Cawdell.
- Marlborough Silver Town Band
- Records of the band, from 1895-1948, are held at Wiltshire and Swindon Record Office
- Marley Hill Colliery Band (Gateshead)
- See: Marley Hill Silver Prize Band
- Marley Hill Silver Prize Band (Gateshead)
- Formed in 1890. One of the founder members was John Bewick, a colliery blacksmith. He was born at Highfield near Hexham in 1856 and came with his parents to Old Sunniside in 1860. At the age of 12 he began work in the engine sheds at Andrews House colliery where he stayed for 6 months before serving his apprenticeship as a blacksmith. He subsequently worked for 57 years in this trade for J .Bowes & Partners. Still active in 1939, the band rehearsed in Sunniside.
- Marong (Hopetoun) Municipal Band (Australia)
- Marong (Hopetoun) Municipal Band can trace its origins back to the Long Gully Miners' Band, which was in existence in 1864. After a merger with the Hallas City Brass Band, the band's name was changed in 1889 to the Hopetoun Brass Band in honour, and Hopetoun Band with permission, of the then Governor of Victoria, Lord Hopetoun. The band continued on successfully under this name for the coming years and it was during this period that the band achieved A grade status. After a short recess, the first females were introduced into the band in 1974. The band was adopted by the Marong Shire and its name changed to the Marong Municipal (Hopetoun) Band. In 1985 and 1986 the band enjoyed considerable success becoming the Australian C Grade Champions as well as winning the marching section of the Australian Championships in 1985. Merged with the Strathfieldsaye Municipal Band in 1998 to form Greater Bendigo Concert Brass.
- Marriner's Band
- Formed in the 1840s by the worsted mill owner WL Marriner, in Keighley, the band competed in the 1861 Crystal Palace contest with the alternate name of "the Band of the 35th Rifle Volunteer Corps" and won the Sydenham Cup. In the 1862 contest they were styled WL Marriner's Private Brass Band, and used two flugel horns in their line-up. Subscriptions were collected from the members in the early years. They won the Daily Mirror Cup at Crystal Palace in 1909 and were incorporated into Keighley Borough Band in 1914.
- Marriner's Mill Band
- See: Marriner's Band
- Marsden Colliery Band (Whitburn, Sunderland)
- Formed in the 1850s as South Shields Temperance Band, it folded in 1930 and its instruments were bought by Dinnington Colliery Band.
- Marsden Colliery Prize Band
- See: Marsden Colliery Band
- Marsden St Andrews Band (Whitburn)
- Formed in 1930 by some bandsmen from the previous Marsden Colliery Band, probably did not last beyond 1939
- Marsden Senior School Band
- Active in the 1930s/50s
- Marsden Secondary School Band
- See: Marsden Senior School Band
- Marsden Union Band (Yorkshire)
- Founded in 1830
- Marston Valley Band
- Records of the band, from 1951-56, are held at Bedfordshire and Luton Archives and Record Service. Linked to the local brick making industry. The band had a meteoric rise from the 4th Section to the Championship Sectionin in successive years.
- Martland's Brass Band (Preston)
- Active in the 1850s. Some quotes from the Preston Guardian: "3rd June 1854 - ... met at the White Bull Inn, Myerscough ... and hearing a cheeting tune or two from Mr Martland's brass band, of Preston". "18th June 1853 - Great Eccleston Club Day - on Monday last, the members of the Prosperity Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows held their anniversary at the lodge-house, Black Bull Inn, Great Eccleston. At nine o'clock the members formed in procession, headed by Martland's celebrated sax-horn hand (from Preston)"
- Martland's Saxhorn BandSee: Martland's Brass Band
- Martley Foresters Brass Band (Worcestershire)
- Maryport Silver Band
- Active in the 1930s/40s
- Maryport Town Brass Band
- Active in 1891 when it took part in a concert with Workington Vocal Union Voice Choir
- Massingham Crown Brass Band
- Master's Brass, The
- See: Strood Gospel Mission Silver Band
- Matlock United Silver Prize Band
- Active in 1914. Possibly related to the current Matlock Band?
- Matlock Volunteer Rifles Band
- Active in the 1860s
- Maungatapu Maori Brass Band (Taurang, New Zealand)
- Formed in 1895
- Mawgan Band (Cornwall)
- Mawgan can be found near Helston, but very little can be found about the band. There is an 1857 report of them playing at the Porthleven Regatta, and later, in 1870, appearing at a Sunday school anniversary in the Lizard. Then nothing until, of all dates, 1943, when a Mawgan Band played at a garden fete under the direction of a Bandmaaster Williams. A late 19th century photo shows a band of seven players under Thomas Eplett. No contests were ever attended.
- Mawnan Band (Cornwall)
- South of Falmouth, Mawnan Band seems to have functioned from the 1880's through to 1935, with a note in a local newspaper of 1936 bemoaning the fact that there is no longer a Mawnan Band. There is a record of only one contest attended - that at Falmouth in 1884. This was a one section contest and Mawnan came in third. The only mention of a conductor is found in 1905 when the name John Opie is recorded.
- Maybole Burgh Band (Ayrshire)
- Originally Maybole Carrick Band, then Carrick Instrumental Band. In 1867 the band instruments were taken from the local bandsmen, because they would not attend practices, and given to the Volunteers who formed a band among its members, and although for a time it was factually a military band it was always considered the Maybole band. About the turn of the century the instruments were returned to the Council and the Maybole Burgh Band came into existence before the first World War. It won many competitions under the leadership of Mr. Shaw, the Bandmaster, and played in the town and district for many years until, again through lack of young people attending practices, in the 1950s the Council took over the instruments and stored them away and the town was left without a band. It was hoped some townsmen interested in band music would come forward and another band be formed but this was not to be and, as the instruments were deteriorating in storage, the council sold them. By coincidence the council purchased scarlet and ermine robes for the Provost and Bailies about the time the instruments were sold and it was the ribald belief of many ratepayers that the council had robbed the band to robe their civic heads and that it was the sale price of the big drum which went to buy the Provost's cocked hat.
- Maybole Carrick Band,
- See: Maybole Burgh Band
- Mayfield and District Band (Sussex)
- McKiernan Group Band (Accrington)
- Active in the 1970s
- Medomsley Cottage Homes Band (Deaf Hill, County Durham)
- Cottages built by the North Eastern Railway. The band was formed in the 1900s.
- Medstead Band (Hampshire)
- Active around 1905. The Band's activities were suspended for the first world war and then resumed. Band members are thought to include Dick Licence and Mr. Poole the drummer. The Band was under the auspices of the Medstead Friendly Society.
- Meersbrook Band (Sheffield)
- Active in the 1960s
- Megavissey Town Band (Cornwall)
- An attempt was made in 1867 to form a band when it was reported that "many young men enrolled", and attempts were made to raise cash for a band fund. No more is heard after this. A band was formed to assist in the celebrations of the coronation of George VI and forever after they were officially titled The Mevagissey Coronation Band. This band was formed because of the enthusiasm for bands of one man, Samuel Rowe, a local music teacher, who does seem to have conducted a band in Mevagissey during WW1. Samuel Rowe's name keeps popping up due to his many attempts to form bands in Mevagissey. He even stored all the old instruments in his house.
- Melbourne Baptist Band (Derbyshire)
- Melbourne Brass Band (Derbyshire)
- Existed as early as September 1845, when they played to celebrate Lord Melbourne's arrival at Melbourne Hall, and in 1856 when they celebrated the end of the Crimean War. In 1860 they were commended at the great National Brass Band Contest at Crystal Palace. The Band was on the verge of signing up to sail with a ship to the Baltic in 1855, when wives and girlfriends intervened at the last moment and stopped them. A member of the Melbourne band once joined the travelling band that accompanied Wombwells Menagerie, a kind of Victorian "zoo on wheels". The band probably disbanded around WW1.
- Melbourne Town Prize Brass Band
- Melling Band (Lancashire)
- Centred on Melling Pottery and was made up mainly of pottery workers.
- Mellor Brass Band (Lancashire)
- Active in 1891.
- Melsonby Brass Band (Yorkshire)
- Active in the late 1800s, through to at least 1937
- Membury Silver Band (Devon)
- Active in 1936
- Merbein Brass Band (Sunraysia area, Australia)
- Founded in 1918
- Mere C.E.T.S. Brass Band (Wiltshire)
- Mere Rechabite Band (Wiltshire
- Active in the 1860s - engaged by the Gillingham Total Abstinence Society
- Mere Town Silver Band (Wiltshire)
- Records of the band, from 1924-1987 are held by Wiltshire and Swindon Record Office
- Merrymeet Band (Cornwall)
- This outfit was also known as the Menheniot Band. One supposes that Merrymeet and Menheniot, villages to the east of Liskeard, both sent players to the band. There is no doubt that this band operated before WW1 with a compliment of about 17 men, a goodly number for those days. No contests were entered for, and names of conductors cannot be found.
- Merryston Brass Band (Coatbridge?)
- Merthyr Vale Silver Band
- Messrs. Philips & Co. Brass Band (Tean, Staffordshire)
- Active in 1896, this band was connected to the Philips Silk Mill at Tean, where they made red ribbon, among other products, and which was the origin of the phrase "tied up in red tape".
- Metal Trades Council Works Band (Birmingham)
- Active in 1925
- Metheringham and Dunston Brass Band (Lincolnshire)
- Active in 1905 when the band heralded the football teams onto the field in a match. The music played for the home team was "See the conquering heroes come", while they then played the opponents, Washingborough, in to "The Dead March" from Saul
- Methley Brass Band
- Active in the early 1900s
- Methley Prize Band
- See: Methley Brass Band
- Metropolitan Brass Band (London?)
- From the News of the World, 12th September 1886: Railway Servants' Fete and Gala - Yesterday afternoon, the first annual fete and gala of the Metropolitan Railway Company's employees was held in a field near the Metropolitan Railway Station at Harrow, lent by Mr Atkins. The entertainments comprised an Old English Fair, athletic sports and a firework display. The Metropolitan Brass Band and the Willesdon Brass Band played selections of music. There was a large attendance.
- Metropolitan Works Band (Wolverhampton)
- Band from the Cammell works. Note from local newspaper in 1927: - "Masses in harmony at the Molineux: After a hard week at work what better way to relax at the weekend than by tickling the tonsils with a little community singing in the open air at Wolverhampton's Molineux Grounds in January. Swanee River, Land Of Hope And Glory and There's A Tavern In The Town, echoed across the streets as townsfolk raised their voices accompanied by the prizewinning Metropolitan Works Band, under the direction of Joseph Lewis and Harold Casey. Before hitting the high notes, the singers were given a few helpful hints by Mr Lewis. He emphasised that everyone must join in and they must all sing together. He told the gathering that he wasn't using a baton because the crowd wouldn't see it. Instead, his associate Harold Casey , would give the necessary "physical jerks" to help the singers harmonise. Printed on the Community Singing sheet were instructions to "take a deep breath" and hold it. According to Mr Lewis the gathering must sing with the breath HELD to make more sound - and they must not get out of step with the singing. Mr Lewis promised the crowd that if they got into a mess he would blow a whistle for them to stop. Presumably if they were still holding their breath they would be in no fit state to singalong-a-Lewis. " Still active in 1938.
- Mevagissey Band (Cornwall)
- Mexborough Plant Band (South Yorkshire)
- Formed in the 1860s, reformed in the 1880s and still active in the 1890s. It was based with the Mexborough railway works for the Manchester/Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway - later the Great Central Railway.
- Mexborough Railway Band
- See: Mexborough Plant Band
- Mexborough Town Band (South Yorkshire)
- Mitcheldean Town Band (Gloucestershire)
- Formed in the 1890s and folded in 1914. An earlier band was in existence in the village around 1843
- Mickleton Band (County Durham)
- Formed in the early 1900s and still active in 1931
- Mickley Tyndale Temperance Band (Northumberland)
- Formed in 1899 and still active in 1947
- Middlesbrough (Dovecot) Brass
- See: Yarm and District Band
- Middlesbrough Artillery Band
- Active in 1887
- Middlesbrough Borough Silver Prize Band
- Formed in 1901 as the Middlesbrough Trades Band. Still active in the 1950s
- Middlesbrough National Reserve Band
- Active in the 1930s
- Middlesbrough Temperance Band
- Formed in 1898
- Middlesbrough Trades Band
- See: Middlesborough Borough Silver Prize Band
- Middlesmoor and Lofthouse Silver Band
- Active in 1966
- Middleton Home Guard Band
- Active in 1942
- Middleton Junction Public Band
- Active in the 1930s
- Middleton Perserverance Band
- Active in 1882, when it competed in a contest at Kersley, Bolton.
- Middleton Wesleyan Temperance Band (Middleton Cheyney, Northants)
- Active in 1908
- Middleton Victoria Silver Prize Band (Middleton by Wirksworth, Derbyshire)
- "We had then the Middleton Victoria Silver Prize Band, around thirty men and youths were in it and Joe Sam Spencer, who lived two doors below me, used to train the new starters how to play a cornet or other instrument. He was the conductor of the band and of our chapel. At the last Sunday School Anniversary he conducted he said it was the best singing he had heard for some time. Middleton Band was well known years ago and used to play at the Baseball Ground when Derby County Football Club played at home, several friends used to walk round the ground at half time with a white sheet collecting money for band funds."
Won the Spondon Contest in 1926, conducted by H. Holmes.
Competed in the Junior Cup in 1962, conducted by F. Boylin.
- Middleton-by-Wirksworth Band
- Active in 1937
- Middleton-in-Teesdale Band
- Active in 1887
- Middlewich Centenary Band
- Active in 1951 when they won the 4th section North West regional championships at the Victoria Hall, Bolton.
- Midhurst Amateur Band (Sussex)
- Active around 1920
- Midhurst Town Band (Sussex)
- Active around 1905, and through to at least 1961.
- Midland & South Western Junction Railway Band (Cirencester)
- Midsomer Norton Brass Band
- Milburn's Band
- Active in the 1850s
- Milburn's Model Band
- Active in the 1900s
- Mildura Methodist Church Brass Band (Sunraysia area, Australia)
- Founded in 1906
- Mile End Band (Essex)
- See: Myland Band
- Miles Platting Mission Band (Manchester)
- Active during the 1930s and 1940s
- Miller and Richard's Brass Band
- Active in 1899 in Prestonpans
- Millgate Amateur Brass Band (Facit, Rochdale)
- Active in 1885. Wound up in the courts as of 14th February 1921
- Milltown Silver Band (Belfast)
- Millwall Iron Works Band
- Active in the 1860s, associated with the Millwall Iron Works, Ship Building & Graving Docks Company Ltd.
- Milnathort Brass Band (Perthshire)
- Conductor at one time was David Carmichael
- Milnrow Public Band (Rochdale)
- Active in 1930
- Milnsbridge Socialist Band
- Active in 1933
- Milnwood Brass Band (Bellshill, Scotland)
- Active in the late 1890s and early 1900s. Also known as Milnwood Colliery Band. Was conducted by John McCubbrey, who was considered the doyen of Scottish bandmasters at the time of his death. He was a pupil of Professor Hardy of Glasgow Conservatory who was, in turn, a pupil of Franz Liszt. The band was Brass Band Champion of Scotland in 1902. At some point it apparently was also known as the 2nd Lanarkshire Royal Engineers Band.
- Milnwood Colliery Band
- See: Milnwood Brass Band
- Milton & Ashley Temperance Band (Hampshire)
- Minchinhampton Town Band (Gloucestershire)
- Formed in 1860, it played in and around the Cotswolds until it folded in the mid 1920s. A brief history of the band is available in the booklet - History Of Minchinhampton Town Band by Trevor G. Picken (1977)
- Mirboo North Brass Band (Australia)
- Active in 1904
- Mirfield (British Railways) Brass Band (West Yorkshire)
- Formed 1946
- Mirfield Baptist Band (Yorkshire)
- Founded in 1899
- Mirfield Old Band (Yorkshire)
- Mirfield Silver Band
- Active in the 1950s
- Mirlees Blackstone Works Band
- See: Mirlees Works Band
- Mirlees Works Band (Hazelgrove, Stockport)
- Formed in August 1949, disbanded in 1980. Also known as the Mirlees Blackstone Works Band.
- Mitcham Band (Australia)
- Formed in 1878 and rehearsed in the Mitcham Institute. The band functioned until the Tee Tulpa Gold Diggings were found in 1887, when it disbanded and all the members took their instruments and other property with them and disposed of them in any way they wished.
- Mitcham and Wimbledon Gas Company Band
- See: Berkeley Teetotal Society Band
- Mitcham Gas Works Band
- See: Berkeley Teetotal Society Band
- Mitchell's Main and Darfield Band (Yorkshire)
- Mixenden Brass Band
- Headed the procession at the laying of the foundation stone of Ogden Water reservoir near Halifax, in August 1854
- Moderna Blanket Works Band (Halifax)
- See: Cragg Vale and Mytholmroyd Band
- Moel Tryfan Brass Band
- Active around 1910
- Moira Colliery Band
- Competed in a brass band contest at Overseal, Leicestershire in July 1921, under conductor Jas. Astle (drawn 7 of 11 bands, they were placed 2nd)
- Mold Green Band (Yorkshire)
- Molesey Brass Band
- See: Molesey Mechanics Band
- Molesey Mechanics Band
- Active in 1891 and also in 1892 when, resplendent in their new uniforms of blue and gold, then were playing raising funds for Molsey Hospital
- Molinnis Band (Cornwall)
- Only one engagement can be found for this band, playing for a Sunday school in Luxulyan in 1875. As it was for the local Sunday school it is likely that friends got together to help on the festivities, making it a one off appearance.
- Monk Bretton Band (Yorkshire)
- Monk Bridge Works Band (Leeds)
- Played at the celebrations for the laying of the foundation stone for the Holbeck Mechanics Institute, in March 1858
- Monkland Brass Band (Gympie, Australia)
- Active in 1904
- Monktonhall Colliery Silver Band (Midlothian)
- Formed in 1918, it was then registered as a competing band in 1921 as "Prestonlinks Colliery Silver Band". Early bandmasters/conductors include John Hay, a well-known name in the music 'industry' locally, whose son Ian (who was taught in the band) went on to become a professional musician and Head Teacher of Music at Preston Lodge High School. The pit closed in the early 1960's. The band then became known as "Prestonpans & District Silver Band" until the sponsorship from the Monktonhall Colliery came along. Merged with Dalkeith Burgh Band in 1989
- Monkwearmouth Colliery Band
- Active in 1861 and 1871
- Monkwearmouth Lodge Band
- See: Hylton Colliery Silver Band
- Monmouth Battalion Band, 3rd
- See: 3rd Monmouth Battalion Band
- Monotype Works Band (Redhill?)
- A Monotype Band featured in a film made in 1958 of the Brockham Green Medieval Festival.
- Monsanto Chemical Works Band
- Active in 1951
- Monsanto Silver Band (Wrexham)
- Montrose Brass Band
- Active in 1899
- Monway Iron Works Band (Birmingham)
- Active in 1873
- Moor Row Old Brass Band (Cumberland)
- Founded in 1871. Active in 1897, when they held a picnic at St.Bees on Easter Monday. "On Sunday January 30, 1902, under the leadership of Mr. Benn, the band played suitable sacred music through the streets of Moor Row. The selections which were appreciated by the villagers, included the "Dead March in Saul." This was played as a mark of respect to Private W. R. Nicholson who died of enteric fever in South Africa." In March 1903, a social gathering promoted by the committee of the band was held in the Board Schoolroom. "There was a very large attendance and the event was of a highly satisfactory character in every way. The object of this gathering was to raise funds to renew and repair the instruments."
- Moorswater Brass Band (Cornwall)
- Moorswater, a few miles west of Liskeard had a band that received some publicity 1880/81. In that short period they carried out several engagement, but no Cornish contests. It is probable that their conductor was a man called Bray. Active in the early 1900s
- Mordialloc Brass Band
- See: Mordialloc City Band
- Mordialloc City Band {Australia)
- Formed around 1915, and known as Mordialloc Brass Band in the early 1990s shortly before the band converted to a jazz orchestra
- Moree & District Band (Australia)
- Formed in 1888, disbanded - ? A successor band was formed in 1947.
- Moria and Donisthorpe Band
- Morland Moderna Band
- See: Moderna Blanket Works Band
- Morley Borough Band (Yorkshire)
- Morley Brass Band
- Active in 1886
- Morley Juvenile Excelsior Brass Band
- c.1913
- Morley Parrock Nook Anthem Prize Band (York)
- Active in 1906
- Morley Prize Band
- Morley Textile Band
- Active in 1938
- Morpeth Borough Brass Band
- Active in 1901 (when a silver matchstick holder was presented by the band to J.W. English)
- Morpeth V.B.N.F. Band
- Active in 1889
- Morris Concert Band
- See: Morris Motors Band
- Morris Motors Band
- Formed in 1924 from employees of Morris Motors it grew from its recreational beginnings to become a leading band under the guidance of Harry Mortimer. Founded as part of William Morris' welfare drive, it soon started entering national competitions, winning the Crystal Palace Grand Shield in the 1930s. A signature tune, The Morris March, was written for them by Beresford, which is featured on a programme of 1926. The band was temporarily disbanded at the beginning of the Second World War, reviving in 1943 to play to workers in the factory canteen. Between 1946 and 1955 the band went from strength to strength under the leadership of its inspirational conductor Harry Mortimer, becoming one of the country’s leading brass bands. During its long career, the band made over 500 radio broadcasts and several television appearances, also performing at folk dances, in music halls and in park bandstands. Changed name to Morris Concert Band round 1972-3 and back to Morris Motors in about 1979.
Some reminiscences from Stephen Bourne, who played for Morris Motors in the 1970's and early 80's: There were strong ties to the Ercol Furniture Band throughout this time through the resident Conductor Walter Rees who was musical director for Ercol and also with Witney Sliver Band through Peter the baritone player, who conducted Witney. Whenever Witney or Ercol did a gig you could guarantee a fair numbers of Morris Players would be amongst them. I travelled to and from London in the car with Harry Mortimer (or HM as he preferred) every Monday and Wednesday for rehearsal in the band room at Morris Factory. We did many concerts as part of the famed "Men O'Brass" mass bands of Fairey, Fodens (or City of Coventry for a while) and Morris. There are still a number of recordings of this massed band around today. Morris Motors last appeared in the National Finals at the Royal Albert Hall in 1981 , when the Test Piece was Blitz (I still remember learning it - unpleasant - give me some Vinter or Ball any day). We regularly appeared on "Friday Night is music night!" live from the Golders Green Hippodrome on Radio 2. Robin Boyle from Radio 2 who compared the show was a friend of HM's. As a result HM managed to get him to compere the British Open, then held in Belle Vue Manchester. I was an official in those days, responsible for taking lunch to the adjudicators and organising distribution of programmes. The Open contest was stopped for an hour between bands because of an IRA bomb threat, I think in 1978 (I could be a year out) but continued afterwards. I do remember the challenge of keeping the adjudicators out of the way. The demise of the Morris band occurred in Harry's later days. The motor works had offered jobs and time to rehearse to players during the bands heydays (50's and 60's) and there was a strong Welsh Mafia in the band (or "tafia" as it became called). By the late 70's band though, moving to Oxford to work in the now stricken car industry was not a very attractive proposition. Around this time, and certainly until 1980, there were still no women in the band and, believe or not, no women were allowed on the band bus. This was true at Fairey and Fodens too. I remember the shock when City of Coventry came to their first Men of Brass with women in the band. In 1981 the first lady joined Morris' and the "old guard" were unhappy about it. Funny now to even think about such a World just 28 years ago.
- Morrison and Busty Collieries Band (Annfield Plain, County Durham)
- Formed in the 1920s. Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s. Renamed as Consett Brass in 1974.
- Morrison Busty Colliery Band
- See: Morrison and Busty Collieries Band
- Morrison Busty Lodge Band
- See: Morrison and Busty Collieries Band
- Morriston Band (South Wales)
- Actually founded in Bristol by an English family named Hanney. The band bodily moved into Wales in the 1860s. A rival band was formed by the local Welshmen which resulted in a private contest in 1875. The "English" band won and went on to absorb its rival.
- Morton Parochial Band (Yorkshire)
- Founded in 1887
- Morvah Band (Cornwall)
- Morvah can be found about 4 miles north of St Just at Land's End. They were certainly carrying out engagements in 1856 but under the title "Morvah and St Just Band." As there was at that time a St Just Band, what can we make of this title? Possibly the neither band had enough players to be independently able to take on engagements, thereby joining up for while? Whatever, by 1863 Morvah had enough players to call themselves "Morvah Brass Band" and enter a contest in Redruth. This was the only contest they played at, the test music being "Denmark Quadrille" and "Lament for Wellington." For this event they were conducted by R Williams, but were unplaced.
- Morwell Brass Band (Australia)
- Active in the 1890s
- Morwenstow Band (Cornwall)
- Formed c1868 and conducted for the next 37 years (!!) by John Cholwill. There were at least three other Cholwills in the band - Archie, Harold, and Claude. The band, situated in the very far north of Cornwall, carried on up to WW2 carrying out the usual run of engagements of the time. After WW2 it does seem that an attempt was made to reform the band by accepting a Carnival engagement that was raising funds to welcome ex-servicemen coming home, but nothing is heard of them after that. Who conducted them from 1905 is nor recorded, but in 1937 W H Pitman was in the chair. No Cornish contests were ever attended.
- Mosborough Band (Yorkshire)
- The Worksop Journal reported that on Whit Monday 1856, when three Friendly Societies formed a procession, three Bands took part. After the procession to the Parish Church and Divine Service, they dined at various hostelries. The Old Abbey Club dined at the Corn Exchange where Mr Marshall of the Greyhound Inn catered for 240 persons. The Mosbro' Band attended and played appropriate airs after each toast. The Golden Ball Friendly Society dined in their large room.... and the Sherwood Rangers Band contributed to the pleasure of the day. The Wheat Sheaf Club dined at the club room of the Wheat Sheaf Inn, and the Sutton Brass Band very much delighted the Society with their performances.
- Moss Bank Prize Band (St Helens)
- Active around the 1900s
- Mossiface Band (Victoria, Australia)
- Mossley Destruction Prize Band
- Active in 1906
- Mossley St John's Band
- Active in 1980
- Moston and Beswick Band
- See: Streetfold Band
- Moston and Beswick Manchester Band
- Formed in 1919 as the Streetfold Band, later known as Street Fold Methodist Band, Streetfold Prize Band, Moston Band, Moston and Beswick Band (1965-2000). It folded in January 2006. Along the way it amalgamated with the Beswick Prize Band in 1965, and then with Chain Bar Methodist Band in early 1980s. See: Streetfold Band
- Moston Band
- See: Streetfold Band
- Moston Brook Band (Manchester)
- Active in 1979
- Mostyn Hall Band
- Active in 1920s
- Motherwell and Wishaw Band
- Active in 1933
- Motherwell Town Silver Band
- Report from the Motherwell Times, Friday 14th. June 1901: "The New Masonic Halls - Laying the Memorial Stone. .......... (after the ceremony's close). Thereafter the company was again arranged in processional order, and proceeded by way of Muir Street, Milton Street, Calder Street, and Merry Street to the Town Hall, where the Lodge was closed in due form. The bands which accompanied the procession were the Coltness Silver Band, and the Motherwell Town Silver Band both of which more than maintained their reputation for first class music.
Report from Livingstone, 17th September 1904: - The next item of importance was the laying of the Memorial Stone of the Public Library in Clyde Street. On this occasion there was a joint Lodge of St. John DaIzell, No. 406, and Lodge Livingstone St. Andrew, No. 573, with Brother Alexander Findlay, M.P., M.M. Lodge Irvine St. Andrews, No. 149, acting as Right Worshipful Master. The Office-bearers were selected from the R.W.M.s., P.M.s, Wardens and Brethren of both Lodges. The Brethren met in the Lodge-room, then paraded the principal streets (headed by the Motherwell Silver Band and Coltness Silver Band)
- Moulton Band (Cheshire)
- Active in the late 1950s/early 1960s
- Mount Kembla Band (Australia)
- Active in 1900s
- Mount Tabor Band (Long Eaton)
- Active in the 1920s
- Mount Tabor Mission Silver Band (Long Eaton)
- See: Mount Tabor Band
- Mountain Ash Band
- Active in 1905
- Mousehole Band (Cornwall)
- Mottram and Broadbottom Band
- Mow Cop Band (Cheshire)
- Active in 1867
- Much Hadham Brass Band
- Active in 1925
- Much Hoole Brass Band (Lancashire)
- Active in 1891.
- Much Wenlock Band (Shropshire)
- Began in 1900 and survived until the Second World War.
- Muirkirk Parish Silver Band
- In 1923, in a band contest at Douglas, they won both the March and the Selection pieces. John Johnstone, who died in 1951, was teacher and conductor of the Band for the long period of 26 years, and many bandsmen had their first "blaw"under his firm but helpful guidance. The Band folded before the 1950s.
- Mulbarton & Swardeston Brass Band (Norfolk)
- Active in 1914
- Mullion Band (Cornwall)
- c.1870 to c.1911, there is no recorded conductors or Cornish contests attended. The band could be found down in the Lizard Peninsular. A photo of 1897 shows a smart, well-balanced band of ten players, consisting of 4 cornets, tenor horn, baritone, valve trombone, euphonium, Eb bass and a bass drum.
- Multitubular Brass Band
- See Newbie Engineering Works Multitubular Brass Band
- Mumbles Silver Band
- Disbanded around the time of the First World War. Reminiscences of Margie Bowden: "Now my two youngest brothers were in the Mumbles Silver Band. They used to call it Bob Todd's Band as he was the leader. What we liked to do was to walk with the band, when they marched the solders to Church. We used to look forward to Sunday. But the Mumbles Band did not last much longer, as one of the boys was called up then another and so there were not many left in the band and it finished up with solders joining in to make enough to get them to church. We just used to have some wonderful tunes in those days but, in 1914, it was spoiled for us. My two brothers, Alfred and Ernest, were called up and joined the navy and never came back."
- Munn & Felton Works Band
- Formed in 1933 - the original name of the current Travelsphere Holidays Band
- Muswellbrook Brass Band (Australia)
- Active in 1892. Folded prior to the 1960s
- Myland Band (Essex)
- Active in 1905 when the bandmaster was H. Wheeler, and also in 1911
- Mynyddygarreg Silver Prize Band (Carmarthenshire)
- Formed 1909. Competed in the 1964 West of England Regional Championships (3rd Section), conducted by D.T. Gravelle
- Myrtle Silver Band (Liverpool)
- Active in 1933
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- Nafferton Station Mills Band (Yorkshire)
- 1903 reports in the Driffield press: Saturday June 20 1903, "Members of Sir Tatton Sykes' Lodge of the Hull District of Druids celebrated their seventh anniversary at Wetwang. The Nafferton Station Mills Band played the members to church, where the Rev Ingham preached a sermon. The membership of the Hull district was 9,806." August 8 1903, "Wansford played host to an athletic and aquatic sports event. Only competitors from Wansford and Cattleholmes were entitled to take part in the athletic events, but the aquatic events were open. The aquatic events were the highlight of the day, with Mr J Cawthorn winning the greasy pole event and taking home a leg of mutton. A swimming match from the bridge to the Trout Inn was entered by seven competitors. After the sports, the villagers enjoyed a fireworks display and music from the Nafferton Station Mills Band."
- Nafferton United Prize Silver Band
- Active around 1910
- Nailsea Glass Works Band (Somerset)
- Active in 1869
- Nancledra Band (Cornwall)
- The players of Nancledra, just south of St Ives, had players from Towednack join them to play for a Home Guard church parade in 1941. This group was put together and led by F Pope. This would appear to be a one-off.
- Nantwich Band (Cheshire)
- Competed in the very first British Open in 1853, conducted by T. Hassal.
- Nantwich Old Brass Band
- Nantwich Town Band (Cheshire)
- c.1878 -1936. A non-contesting band that performed at local events, primarily parades, garden parties and charity events. It was wound up in 1936 and little exists of the band but memories.
- Nantymoel Town Band (Bridgend)
- Active in 1964
- Naphill Brass Band (Buckinghamshire)
- A founder member and conductor of the band was Albert George Parslow, who was also Bandmaster of the Wycombe Excelsior Band (later known as High Wycombe Town Silver Band)
- Nassington Brass Band (Lincolnshire)
- Natimuk Brass Band (Australia)
- Active in 1916. A report of the AGM: "The annual meeting of the Natimuk Brass Band was held on Friday evening 24th March. The president, Mr F.N.S. Bennett occupied the chair. There was a fair attendance of bandsmen, but the townspeople were poorly represented, a fact upon which the president adversely commented. He said most townships were proud to have a band, but Natimuk residents didn't seem to care whether they had on or not, although the various patriotic, recruiting, charitable and other organisation always expected the band to assist when required. They would have to admit that it would be missed if it disbanded. The balance sheet, duly audited by Mr L A Rosel, showed that the past year had
not been very profitable, but they still showed a credit balance of £4/0/1. The election of officers resulted as follows :-- President Mr F.N.S. Bennett; vice presidents Messrs E. Knight and A. J. Gladigau; committee: Messrs John Cross, A. Twidle, and H. B. Waller, (representing townspeople) and R Grohs, J. Ratcliffe and W. Schmidt (representing bandsmen). Secretary and treasurer, Mr Percy Lyons; conductor, Mr James Henry; auditor Mr L. A. Rosel; collector of bandsmens contributions Mr Roy Bousefield. Feeling references was made by the president to the death during the past year of their former secretary and treasurer, signaller Lance Cross, who, as they all knew, succumbed to wounds received at the Dardanelles. He died a noble death, but he will be sadly missed."
- National Fire Service Band (Easington)
- See: Easington Public Band
- National Fire Service Silver Band (37 Area)
- See: North Kent Silver Band
- National Fire Service Western (No.1) Area Band
- The Band Association constitution, minutes and correspondence, 1943-1944, are held in the Glasgow City Archives
- National Reserve Band (Barnsley)
- Based at the National Reserve Club, Harbourgh Hill Road, Barnsley - now closed.
- Nayland British Legion Band (Essex)
- Formed in the mid 1930s by some breakaway members from the Boxted Methodist Band following a contesting disagreement. Took part in the Colchester Carnival in 1936/37/38, conducted by H Taylor
- Nazebottom Temperance Prize Band
- NCB No. 5 Area St John Ambulance Brigade Band
- Active in the early 1950s
- Needham Market Band
- Active in 1957
- Nefyn Silver Band (Caernarfonshire)
- Nelson Band
- Nelson Band or later Nelson Prize Band was formed in 1862 and practiced in a room at he back of the old Nelson Inn, now the Lord Nelson Hotel. By 1873 the band was boasting that in the previous four years it had won 476 pounds 19 shillings in prize money and that its services were required at every public function. Unfortunately, the band and Town Council did not always see eye to eye. In 1894 Nelson band was engaged to play classical music in Victoria Park. On seeing a youthful audience they suddenly began playing popular tunes of the day, an alderman objected and the concert was abandoned. Later in the 1890's the band disbanded only to re-form in 1898 as Nelson Old Band.
- Nelson Old Band
- Formed in 1898 from the remnants of Nelson Band. It's practices were first held near the Prince of Wales Inn and later in a room on Ann Street. In 1920 the band acquired Clifford House and became a social club as well as a brass band. During this period the band had many contest successes regularly competing at the famous September contest at Belle Vue in Manchester. The Old Band, however became more of a social club than a musical association and the band split from the club forming two new bands. Nelson Temperance Band was short-lived. The second band, Nelson Silver Prize Band, lasted until 1956.
- Nelson Prize Band
- See: Nelson Band
- Nelson Silver Prize Band
- Resulted from a split of the Nelson Old Band into Nelson Silver Prize Band and the short-lived Nelson Temperance Band. It opened a social club on Albert Street which once again led to the bands demise (as with the Nelson Old Band). In late 1956 financial problems forced the closure of the club and the folding of the Nelson Silver Prize Band, leaving Nelson once again without a band. A new band, still active, was formed later in 1957 as the Nelson Civic Band.
- Nelson Temperance Band
- Short-lived, this band resulted from a split of the Nelson Old Band into Nelson Silver Prize Band and the Nelson Temperance Band.
- Nenthead Brass Band
- Active in 1905
- Nether Wallop Band (Hampshire)
- Active in the early 1900s
- Netherthong Band (Yorkshire)
- Netherton Colliery Band (Bedlington)
- Active between 1904 and 1939
- Netherton Colliery Silver Model Band
- See: Netherton Colliery Band
- Nettlefolds Band (Smethwick, Birmingham)
- Active around 1900. Nettlefolds were a large company making screws, later were part of Guest, Keen & Nettlefolds Ltd.
- Neville Brass
- Amalgamated with Davis Derby Brass Band to form Derwent Brass in 1992.
- New Basford Excelsior Band
- Active in 1876.
- New Becontree Silver Band
- New Brancepeth Colliery Band
- See: Sleetburn Colliery Band
- New Brompton and Gillingham Boys' Band
- Active in 1906
- New Cross Railway Mission Band (Hastings)
- Active in 1908
- New Cumnock Band
- Formed 1860, still active in 1964, conducted by J Connell.
- New Cumnock Silver Band
- See: New Cumnock Band
- New Ealing Band
- Active in 1938
- New Fancy Colliery Band (Gloucestershire)
- Formed 1890s
- New Haden Colliery Silver Prize Band
- Active in the 1920s ? in concert, 2 December 1925, at Cheadle Town Hall
- New Haven Silver Prize Band
- Active around 1900
- New Herrington Colliery Band (near Sunderland)
- Formed in the 1900s. Became a military style band after the First World War.
- New Holland Brass Band (Lincolnshire)
- New Humerstone Band (Leicestershire)
- Active in 1964, conducted by C. Hutt
- New Malton Town Band
- Formed in 1887 by John Gibson, following a revolt in the local Volunteers band, when the army imposed "unacceptable restrictions" on the volunteers. Folded in the early 1900s.
- New Mill Band (Cornwall)
- There are engagements for this band between 1856 and 1860, but no mention of a conductor. The village of New Mill will be found north of Penzance and they never travelled very far for their engagements, and not at all for contests.
- New Mills Band
- Active in 1873
- New Mills Old Band
- Active in the 1930s/40s
- New Milton and Ashley Temperance Band (Hampshire)
- New Monckton Colliery Band
- See: Royston New Monckton Colliery Institute Band
- New Redheugh Colliery Band
- See: Redheugh Colliery Band
- New Tredegar and Tirphil Silver Band
- New York and District Band (Northumberland)
- Formed in the 1900s but folded during WW1
- Newark Borough Band
- From the Newark Advertiser, May 21 1902 - "For the 29th time in its history, the Newark Football Club has promoted an athletic sports meeting on Whit Monday at Newark, and to the long series of successes another must be added. The ground was gay with streamers, and the Newark Borough Band, under Mr Carle, enlivened the assemblage with some excellent and inspiring music."
- Newbie Engineering Works Multitubular Brass Band (Annan)
- Formed in 1901, later known as Annan Town Band and disbanded in 1954. A successor Annan Town Band was formed in 1961
- Newbottle Colliery Band (Philadelphia, Sunderland)
- Active in the 1890s
- Newbridge Brass Band (Cornwall)
- Newspaper reports of this band are confined to 1888/89, but a photograph of the band shows twelve players wearing early 20th century civilian clothing. Who conducted them we do not know. No contests were attended, and their home of Newbridge can be found half-way between Penzance and St Just.
- Newbridge Institute Band (Monmouthshire)
- Active in 1948
- Newbrough Band (Northumberland)
- Active in 1864, when they played at the Hexham Flower Show in September
- Newburgh Brass Band (Fife)
- Active in 1909
- Newbury Colliery Band (Somerset)
- Active in 1894
- Newbury Town Band
- Active in 1938
- Newcastle and Gateshead Railway Band
- Formed in 1925, still active in 1947 when L.N.E.R. took over.
- Newcastle City Police Band
- Formed in 1930 and still active in 1948
- Newcastle Corporation Transport Band
- Formed 1907 as the Newcastle Tramways Band. Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s. Still active in 1947
- Newcastle East End Band
- Formed in the early 1900s
- Newcastle Industrial (Engineers) Band
- Formed in the 1900s
- Newcastle Industrial Juvenile Band
- Active in 1882.
- Newcastle Locomotive Works Band
- Active in 1865 when they were invited by Mr George Robert Stephenson to spend the 1864 Christmas holidays with him on the Isle of Wight, when they played various concerts alone and also in conjunction with other bands on the island.
- Newcastle People's Band
- Active in 1914
- Newcastle Royal Brass Band
- Active in 1890
- Newcastle Tramways Band
- See: Newcastle Corporation Transport Band
- Newchurch Band
- Active in the 1870s
- Newcraighall Colliery Band
- Newent Town Band (Gloucestershire)
- Newhall Celebration Band (Staffordshire)
- Active in the 1890s
- Newhall Excelsior Band (Staffordshire)
- Active in the 1890s
- Newhall St John's Band
- Active in 1905
- Newhaven Silver Band
- Newlyn Band (Cornwall)
- There was a Newlyn Band that carried out an engagement in 1867 - end of that story! Then in 1900 a Newlyn Independant Band was formed and carried out a gig for the Drift Band of Hope. This band was formed and led by S Mear who, on an engagement, elicited this comment "The treble tonguing of the 'Gem Polka' by Mr Mear was rendered in a very efficient manner." The report went on to advertise that the band was ready to accept paying engagements - but no more is heard of them. Newlyn did, however, have a Salvation Army band for many years.
- Newlyn East Band (Cornwall)
- Active in 1919, when it gained a second prize at the West of England Band Festival at Bugle.
- Newlyn Independant Band
- See: Newlyn Band
- Newmains Band
- Formed in 1845 and, up to 1886 when it amalgamated with Cambusnethan Band, it had attended 9 contests netting 6 prizes worth £30.
- Newmarket Brass Band (County Cork)
- Active in 1905
- Newmarket Town Band
- Active in August 1902 when it entertained the King of Barotseland during his visit to Dalham. A successor town band was formed in 1947.
- Newmilns Burgh Band
- Formed in 1833 by a group of handloom weavers, and until 1990, when it amalgamated with Galston Burgh Band and Loudoun Band, it was the oldest band in Scotland still using the same name
- Newnham Brass Band
- Formed in 1884, disbanded around 1905
- Newnham Town Band
- Formed in 1909
- Newport Pagnell Town Band
- Active in 1959. Thought to have finished c. 1976. The band used to rehearse at the Bull Public House and were conducted for many years by Jack Williams.
- Newport Popular Band
- See: Lysaght's Ord Works Brass Band
- Newport Rolling Mills Band (Middlesborough)
- Active in 1894
- Newton Aycliffe Town Band
- Formed in 1950, later renamed Aycliffe Brass Band in 1984. Merged with Brancepeth Welfare Band to form the new Aycliffe & Brancepeth Band
- Newton Engineering Works Band (Somerset?)
- Active in 1893
- Newton Heath Band
- See: British Aerospace (Chadderton) Band
- Newton Green Methodist Band
- Newton Moor Public Band (Newton, Manchester)
- Newtongrange and Bilston Colliery Band
- Active in the 1900s
- Nine Mill Point Colliery Band (Wales)
- Norfolk Broads Brass
- See: Fleggburgh Brass
- Norland Brass Band
- Formed in 1877, disbanded in 1937. In July 1891, they played in a contest at Belle Vue Manchester. Records of the band (1905-1928) held in Halifax Public Library
- Norland Castle Band
- Norland Prize Band
- See Norland Brass Band
- Norman Memorial Youth Silver Band (Blackpool)
- Competed in the Junior Shield in 1962, conducted by D. Smith.
- Normanby Park Steelworks Brass Band (Scunthorpe)
- Took part in the Scunthorpe coronation celebrations of 1937.
- Norristhorpe Ambulance Band
- Active in 1910
- North Ashton Prize Band (Ashton in Makerfield)
- Active in the 1950s to 1970s. In 1951 they competed in the 4th section North West regional championships at the Victoria Hall, Bolton.
- North Ayrshire Band
- Formed in 1975 as North Ayrshire Schools Band, later North Ayrshire Youth Band, finally North Ayrshire Band, it disbanded in 2005, passing on their instruments to Hillfoots Music for Youth and Kings Park Brass. The band led an active and fairly successful life, touring Germany and Switzerland 6 times as well as making a number of radio and television appearances. In the 1980s they won the Scottish Youth Championship 3 times, coming 4th at the Royal Albert Hall in 1981. They won the Scottish 4th Section contest at their first attempt in 1994 and were second in 2000. Members of the band won the Strathclyde schools quartet championship on no fewer than 10 occasions and the Scottish schools quartets 5 times.
- North British Locomotive Company Band (Glasgow)
- Active around 1910
- North Evington Working Men's Club and Institute Band
- Active in 1928, conducted by Mr S. Brown. Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s, still active in 1939.
- North Hill Brass Band (Cornwall)
- This band operated from about 1874 to 1889. Their bandmaster was John Gumb. In 1878 the band did not turn up for a 'Forester's' procession. The promoters were somewhat miffed and stated in the local newspaper that if the band tendered for the same event on the following year, their envelope would be returned - unopened. However, the North Hill Band carried on with other engagements.
- North Kent Silver Band
- Formed in April 1940 as Bexley A.F.S. Brass Band and, in 1942, became the official National Fire Service Band for London, being known as the National Fire Service Silver Band (37 Area). Adopted the name of North Kent Silver Band in 1945.
- North Lancs (Chorley) Band
- North Leeds Band (Yorkshire)
- North London Excelsior Silver Prize Band
- Active in 1908 and 1928.
- North Manchester Silver Band
- Active in 1951 when they competed in the 4th section North West regional championships at the Victoria Hall, Bolton.
- North Marston Band (Bucks)
- Active in the early 1900s
- North Middlesex Silver Band
- Formed around 1911 at Enfield's famous Royal Small Arms Factory. The band wore a colourful military-style uniform, and before the Second World War enjoyed success in marching competitions and band contests, including fourth place at the National Championships. Merged with the Enfield Band in 1949 to for the Enfield Brass Band.
- North Mundham Brass Band (Sussex)
- North Mymms Brass Band
- Active around 1900
- North Ormesby Band (North Yorkshire)
- Formed in 1898, still active in 1911
- North Parade Band (Halifax)
- North Quay Working Men's Mission Band (Plymouth)
- Active in 1905
- North Seaton Colliery Band (1)
- Played for the launching of the new Newbiggin lifeboat in January 1866, and the Woodhorn and Newbiggin Poultry and Pigeon Show in July that year. Presumably folded prior to 1905.
- North Seaton Colliery Band (2)
- See: Seaton Hirst Excelsior Band
- North Seaton Excelsior Band
- Active in 1882.
- North Seaton Workmen's Prize Band
- See: Seaton Hirst Excelsior Band
- North Shields and District Band
- Active around 1900
- North Shields Excelsior Band
- Active in 1877. Came second in a contest in North Shields, £5, conducted by Mr Chapman
- North Shields N.E.R. Band
- Active in the early 1900s
- North Skelton and District Band
- Formed in 1969, in 1984 they were renamed North Skelton (British Steel) Band, then subsequently British Steel Company North Skelton Band, Teesside Brass and finally British Steel Teesside Band, folding in the late 1990s. North Skelton Junior band, latterly Lanbaurgh Brass, assumed the name North Skelton Band in 2008.
- North Skelton Band
- See: Teesside Temperance Band
- North Skelton (British Steel) Band
- See: North Skelton and District Band
- North Skelton Silver Band
- See: Teesside Temperance Band
- North Staffordshire Concert Band
- See Royal Doulton Band
- North Tawton Band (Devon)
- North Yorkshire Iron Works Band (Stockton?)
- Active in 1874
- Northallerton Band
- Formed in the 1900s, still active in 1936. Probably folded during or after WW2
- Northallerton Borough Band
- Active in 1875
- Northallerton Temperance Band
- Northallerton Town Band
- Active in 1913
- Northallerton Town Prize Silver Band
- Active in 1930 and 1937
- Northallerton Volunteer Band
- Active in 1910
- Northampton Imperial Prize Band
- Played as part of the celebrations for the visit to Northampton of His Majesty King George V and Her Majesty Queen Mary on Tuesday the 23rd September 1913 - at the racecourse and at Cow Meadow.
- Northampton Temperance Silver Band
- Played as part of the celebrations for the visit to Northampton of His Majesty King George V and Her Majesty Queen Mary on Tuesday the 23rd September 1913 - at Cow Meadow and Calvesholme
- Northampton Town Band
- Used to rehearse at the Fanciers club in Northampton and were conducted for a time by Jock Ward.
- Northants N.U.R. Silver Prize Band
- Northfield Prize Band (Birmingham)
- Active in 1898 and 1912
- Northfield Silver Band (Birmingham)
- Active in 1938
- Northleach Town Band (Gloucestershire)
- Formed c. 1890
- Northowram Subscription Band (Yorkshire)
- Norland Band (Yorkshire)
- Norton Brass Band (North Yorkshire)
- Active in 1881 when it was conducted by the founder of Malton United Band, William Turner. The band folded in 1888
- Norton Fitzwarren Band (Somerset)
- Active in 1922 when it performed in Wellington, Somerset - bandmaster: F.J. Cheek
- Norton-on-Tees Coronation Band
- Active in 1911
- Norwich Lads' Club Band
- Active in 1938 and 1957
- Norwich Lads' Club Senior Band
- See: Norwich Lads' Club Band
- Norwood Children's Home Brass Band
- Active in the 1920s. The home was located at Elder Road, West Norwood.
- Norwood Mission Band
- Active in 1910
- Nottingham Borough Band
- Active in 1887
- Nottingham Comrades Band
- Competed in a brass band contest at Overseal, Leicestershire in July 1921, under conductor William Blackburn (drawn 8 of 11 bands, they were not placed)
- Nottingham Co-operative Band
- Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s
- Nottingham Crusaders Band
- Active around 1910, when the conductor was J.E. Wood.
- Nottingham Rifle Volunteers Band, 4th
- See: 4th Nottingham Rifle Volunteers Band
- Nuneaton Borough Band
- Active in the early 1900s. Amalgamated with Burbage Silver Band in 1989. As the band rehearsed in Hinckley it kept the name Burbage Silver Band.
- Nuneaton Excelsior Band
- [Newspaper report on the new Nuneaton Manor Hospital] - "Despite all the planning, the silver key had not arrived by the opening ceremony on the 20th September 1893 and Mr. James Tomkinson had to open the front door without it. After several long speeches those present were invited to have tea and look around the building. To do so they had to pass two nurses in uniform, one with a tray for donations and the other with a book in which to enter annual subscribers. When the hospital opened there was still a shortage of funds and consequently only four of the eight beds on each ward could be used. The minute book of the Management Committee details the costs of the opening ceremony, including œ4 12 shillings for the Excelsior Band - a high cost when one considers that a trained nurses annual salary was œ25."
- Nutgrove Band (St Helens, Lancashire)
- Active in 1927 when it gave a concert in Chester.
- Nuthurst Band
- Played in Horsham before the 1847 election
- Nutshalling Brass Band (Nursling, Hampshire)
- Nutley Band (Sussex)
- Records of the band, from 1914-1931 are held by East Sussex Record Office
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- Oakdale Band (Wales)
- Active in 1951
- Oakdale Colliery Workmens Silver Band
- Active in 1952
- Oakengates Town Band
- Broke up around 1968
- Oakenshaw Band (Brancepeth)
- Formed in 1899, and still active in 1931
- Oakleigh and District Brass Band (Australia)
- The Band was formed in 1910, rehearsing first in a coffee shop on Dandenong Road. In the 1920's the Football Club Pavilion was the venue for band practice. It folded during World War 2
- Oakley Brass Band
- Took part in the Second South Yorkshire Brass Band Contest, at Nether Hall Park, Doncaster, on 25th June 1860
- Oakley Quarry Brass Band
- Active in 1952
- Oats Royd Mills Brass Band, Midgley
- Originally the Luddenden Old Band, it assumed the name of Oats Royd Mills in 1864 when becoming connected with the firm of Messrs. John Murgatroyd and Sons who owned the Mills. They had a band room at the Travellers' Rest, Luddenden. In 1871, the band played at the ceremony when the first sod was cut at Widdop Reservoir. Records of the band, from 1864-1891 are held by West Yorkshire Archive Service, Calderdale
- Odham's Press Band (London)
- Formed in 1937 and originally conducted by George Thompson, latterly of Callenders Cable Works Band. Renamed The People Band (Odhams Press) around 1957, it folded in 1961. See Whatever happened to Odhams Press Band?, by Chris Helme - British Bandsman, 5441, 27 January 2007, pp.8-9
- Ogden's Tobacco Works Band (Liverpool)
- Active in 1893
- Ogmore Valley Temperance Band
- Active in 1942
- Okehampton Borough Band
- Old 22nd Association Home Guard Band (Tunbridge Wells)
- Old Bathgate Town Band
- Active in 1873
- Old Boys Band, 41st
- See: 41st Old Boys Band
- Old Fletton Victoria Prize Band
- The band, almost to a man, joined the 1st Huntingdonshire Battalion en block, in 1914, and formed the Huntingdonshire Cyclist Battalion Band. They were under the direction of the Fletton Bandmaster Sgt. Joe Hackney.
- Old Heath Band (Essex)
- Active in 1905, when the bandmaster was C. Chamberlain. The band did not survive WW1.
- Old Hucknall Brass Band
- Active in the 1840s
- Old Keresley & Coundon Silver Band (Coventry)
- Old Moss Band (Holmfirth)
- Folded a few years prior to 1908, when some of their instruments (and players) formed the basis of the Hade Edge Band
- Old West Durham Band
- Formed in 1895 by workers in the Erwin Cotton Mills
- Oldbury Brass Band (Birmingham)
- Active in 1910
- Oldbury Carriage Works Band
- 1863
- Oldham Brass '97
- Formed in 1997 by the amalgamation of Cobden Chadwick Band and Lees & Glodwick Band and disbanded in 2004. Remaining members helped to form the new Oldham Band (Lees)
- Oldham Postal Band
- Active in the 1930s
- Oldham Prize Band
- Oldham Rifles Band
- Instituted in 1865 as a local band and was appointed to Oldham Rifles in 1871
- Oldham Road Brotherhood Band
- Active in 1938
- Oldham Wing Band
- Active in 1945
- Oldpark Silver Band (Belfast)
- Originally a flute band formed in the 1920's, it changed to brass in 1952 after a heated meeting in the band room in Avoca Street (off Clifton park avenue). The changeover went ahead as it was believed the players would gain a better knowledge of music playing brass instruments. The band amalgamated with Ashgrove Brass Band in 2000.
- Ollerton Brass Band
- Ollerton Colliery Band (Nottinghamshire)
- Active in the 1950s. Also known as Ollerton Colliery Silver Prize Band
- Openshaw Lads' Club Brass Band (Manchester)
- Founded 1892. Joseph Frith, who worked as a carpenter for Droylsden Council, joined the voluntary staff at the Lads' Club in 1892 when he was asked to start a brass band there. He remained as it's bandmaster until 1922. He gave up 2 evenings a week and a Sunday afternoon for band practice. Highly successful, the band won many prizes in festivals and competitions. A Mr Tucker, born in 1902, lived in Openshaw. He started his musical career by learning to play the cornet at Openshaw Lad's Club where he was allowed to hire a cornet for 5d a year.
- Openshaw Original Band
- Active in 1933
- Ore Village Band (Hastings)
- Active in 1913. Ore was a village taken into the Borough of Hastings as the town expanded but tried to retain its identity and even today is refered to as the village by the locals.
- Orillia Silver Band (Ontario, Canada)
- Active as early as 1950, but folded in the late 1970s. A successor band, started by a few old members, was founded in 2003.
- Ormonde Colliery Band (Derbyshire)
- Ormskirk Town Band (Lancashure)
- It would appear that this was a non-contesting band and that it folded sometime in the mid 1980s.
- Orpington and Crays British Legion Silver Band
- Orpington Silver Band
- Founded in 1925, it converted to concert band format some time later, and is still active as a wind band.
- Orwell Band
- Amalgamated with Connells Sounding Brass (Ipswich) in 1983.
- Osmotherley Band
- Active in the early 1900s
- Ossett and Gawthorpe Band (Yorkshire)
- Ossett Borough Band
- Active in the 1950s. Competed in the Junior Trophy in 1962.
- Ossett Borough Prize Band
- See: Ossett Borough Band
- Ossett Prize Brass Band
- Ossett Temperance Band
- Active in 1858
- Ossett Victoria Band (Yorkshire)
- Oswald Place Mission Band (Ardwick)
- Oswaldwistle Band
- Active in 1883
- Oswaldtwistle Subscription Prize Brass Band
- Active in 1885
- Oswestry Borough Band
- Active in 1901 and 1948/9
- Oswestry Borough Silver Prize Band
- See: Oswestry Borough Band
- Oswestry Excelsior Band
- Formed in 1935/6, winning first prize at the Penybont contest in 1936, following third prizes at the Oakengates and Wellington contests earlier in the year. Still active in 1948
- Oswestry Mechanics Band
- Active in 1874.
- Ouston Colliery Band (near Newcastle)
- Active in 1938. May have had some connection with Birtley St Joseph. There was also a Birtley and Ouston Band
- Ouston "E" Pit Band (Co. Durham)
- Outlane Brass Band
- In 1903 they cost 30/- for a concert for the Outlane Cricket Club who, in 1914, refused permission for the Lindley Band to use the field for a "Sacred Concert".
- Outwood Band (Yorkshire)
- Ovenden Prize Band
- Over Darwen Rifles Band
- Active in 1872
- Overton Chapel Band
- See: Overton Mission Band
- Overton Mission Band (West Overton, Wiltshire)
- Amalgated with the Lockeridge Prize Band in 1934 to form Kennet Vale Silver Band
- Overton Brass Band (Ayrshire)
- Active in 1879, when it took part in a procession in August to inaugurate the Kilmarnock Burns Monument and Kay Park, accompanying the Foresters Lodge.
- Ovington Band
- Founded in 1862. Merged with Tyneldale Band in 1980 to form Ovington Tynedale Band
- Ovington Tynedale Band
- Founded 1980, Folded 2003. Ovington Tynedale Band was the result of a merger in the 1980's between Ovington Band and Tynedale Band. Seeing as both bands served a small rural area, a merger seemed sensible as both bands were struggling. Initially rehearsing at Ovington Bandroom, the band remained a 4th Section Band for several years. The sale of the Ovington Bandroom, at that time in disrepair, secured the band's financial future and prompted a move to Newburn Rowing Club. Here the band enjoyed moderate success, qualifying for the 4th Section National Finals on 2 occasions and securing promotion to the 3rd Section. Following the band's most successfrul result at the area, the long-standing MD Stuart Gray resigned. At this time several key-players also left. Combined with a long-standing lack of Cornet players, this sent the band into decline which even a move of bandroom couldn't address. After several years of struggling to find players, the band folded in early summer 2003. Several Ovington Tynedale ex-players have gone on to play and conduct at the highest level, mainly in the North East. (Source: Colin Harding)
- Owston Ferry Salvation Army Band
- Active around 1900
- Oxbow Ladies' Silver Band (Saskatchewan, Canada)
- Active around 1900
- Oxford City Police Brass Band
- Active in 1886
- Oxford Concert Brass
- Active until 1992 when it merged with Kidlington Silver Band to form Kidlington Concert Brass. Also known as Halls Oxford Concert Brass. An anecdote from John Nolan, of a concert in the 1970s: "Oxford Concert Brass was attempting (successfully in the end) to gain the respect of the 'serious music' fraternity in Oxford. Problem Three of our players, one Eflat Bass and two Troms. had somehow manages to break or injure their legs and were in full plaster casts and in one case an impressive black-eye and the odd band-aid as well. Plan A was for the Band to march on to the stage smartly and with military precision from both sides of the stage and to stand and sit in the usual choreographed manner. This to happen when the stage curtains were opened. The solution. It was decided that the smart entry would be made but that the 'cripples' would be wheeled onto the stage before the curtains were drawn. The audience seated were first treated to an introductory adulation of the band:- "Ladies and Gentlemen. The Oxford Concert Brass". The curtains were opened to reveal a stage empty except for three obvious casualties propped up in playing position. Somebody got the giggles at this bizarre spectacle and the audience descended into helpless mirth for several minutes during the entry of the rest of the band. Happily order was eventually restored and the concert was well received and rave- reviewed in the local paper"
- Oxford Place Band (Doncaster)
- Formed around 1898, based on the Methodist Church in the town centre, and originally conducted by W.H. Tuxworth.
- Oxford Rifle Band, 5th
- See: 5th Oxford Rifle Band
- Oxford University Press Band
- Active in 1884
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- Padgate Silver Band (Warrington)
- Padgate Silver Youth Band (Warrington)
- Formed in 1976 by Peter Haywood, for children 8 to 16 years. It probably disbanded in the early 2000s. During its early years it was fortunate to do two 30 minute performances at the Parr Hall, Warrington as part of concerts given by The Central Band of the Royal Air Force and by Grimethorpe Band. It also played for the new Intercity 125 Service at York and Darlington stations (and on the train itself at 125mph!)
- Padstow Town Band (Cornwall)
- Formed after WW1 from members of the previous Artillery Volunteers Band, they carried on until 1939. Their first title was 'Padstow Comrades of the War Brass & Reed Band', changing in 1921 to 'Padstow British Legion Band.' In 1923 their conductor was S M Ravenhill, an organist, and in 1932 Edgar Tonkin was the bandmaster. He had conducted the old Volunteer band for a good period of time. They were formed in time for the 1919 Peace Celebrations, and for quite a while were raising funds to purchase new instruments and uniforms, an ambition that was finally realized in 1932 . The band re-emerged in the 1950's, but throughout their history they never attended a Cornish contest.
- Paeroa Brass Band (New Zealand)
- Formed in 1894
- Painswick Brass Band (Gloucestershire)
- Probably originally formed in the 1830s but disbanded in the 1880s, to reform in the 1898. A local WI report in 1957 states "the band was formed with instruments purchased by a former Vicar, Mr Seddon. A start was made practicing hymns in a hut in the recreation ground, the idea being to induce people who did not go to Church to take an interest in this music, in which later, they might join with better advantage in Church. This Band has been given up of recent years to the regret of many inhabitatants." The assumption here is that the band disbanded around 1955.
In May 1899 Church Parade of members of Stroud Working Mens Benefit Soc and others, headed by the band. July 1899 the Band played where people went along "to listen to the band" followed by dancing. Band congratulated on their progress "since their formation under the conductorship of Mr Kimberley........" 19 May 1900 the Band headed procession through village to mark Relief of Mafeking. Also in May headed the procession to celebrate the Queens Birthday. Jul 1900 Procession upon receipt of news of occupation of Pretoria by British troops. Jul 1900 - two day Bazaar & Fete, events supported by Painswick String and Brass Bands. Aug 1900 Played at Tea Party for members of Primitive Methodist Sunday School. Feb 1901 - the Band celebrated their first appearance in their new uniforms at a 'fun' football match. A note at this time reports: "The Band had existed in Painswick for over 50 years under the direction of Mr Benjamin Clissold but when he emigrated the Band broke up". In 1935, for the Jubilee, Painswick Silver Band headed the procession through village streets to the recreation ground. Coronation Celebrations - Carnival Day - Painswick Silver Band led procession to recreation ground - and later in the day led a large crowd to 'The Beacon' (a local high spot) for a mighty bonfire.
[Thanks to John Bailey of the Painswick Local History Society]
- Painswick Silver Band
- See Painswick Brass Band
- Paisley Silver Band
- Palmer's Naval Band
- Active in 1905
- Palmer's Prize Band (Jarrow)
- Active in the 1900s. Associated with the Palmer's Shipbuilding & Iron Co. (Hebburn & Jarrow on Tyne). Changed its name to Jervis Band when the Palmer's shipyard closed. Probably folded in the 1950s or 1960s.
- Palmer's Shipyard Band
- See: Palmer's Prize Band
- Palmer's Works Band
- See: Palmer's Prize Band
- Pangbourne Silver Prize Band
- Founded in 1893 as a fife and drum band, disbanded in 1939. Successor band was formed in 1962
- Parbold Band (Lancashire)
- Parbold Rechabite Brass Band
- The band led a procession from Bispham School in 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. It comprised the Managers, the Trustees, Staff, Parents, children, and two gaily. decorated wagonettes containing little children. Entertainments included: Tea, Punch and Judy, Sports, and at the end bronze medals and bars were presented to each child by the Governors as a memento.
- Park Hall Band, Maddiston
- Active in 1882
- Park Street Mission Band (Gloucester)
- Park Street Orphan Home Band (Hull)
- Active in 1885.
- Parkend Brass Band (Gloucestershire)
- Active in 1863
- Parkend Silver Band (Gloucestershire)
- Formed in 1893 or 1895 from the existing pipe and fife band of New Fancy colliery, disbanded in 1967. Successor band formed in 1973
- Parker's Brewery Band (Burton-on-Trent)
- Parkfield Colliery Band (Bristol)
- Active in 1863
- Parkgate Excelsior Brass Band (Rotherham)
- Active in 1910
- Parkhead Forge Silver Band (Glasgow)
- Formed in 1918 by workers at William Beardmore & Co., Glasgow. It flourished for several years before going into decline only to rise again in the 1940s gaining the Scottish Championship title. Principal cornet in 1938 was William Summerhill.
- Parr Temperance Band (St Helens)
- Active in 1922
- Parr St Peters Brass Band (St Helens)
- Parracombe Brass Band (Devon)
- Active in 1911
- Partick Gospel Band (Glasgow)
- Partington Public Band
- Active in 1932
- Partington Silver Prize Band
- Active in 1896
- Partington Steel Works Brass Band
- Active in 1920s
- Patchogue Plymouth Amoco Band
- See: Crookhall Colliery Band
- Patrington Brass Band
- Formed in January 1857, Mr Brown being music master.
- Pateley Bridge Band
- Formed in the 1850s
- Paul Band (Cornwall)
- This band lasted for about 65 years, acting from c1870 to the mid 1930's. They do appear to have been a popular band carrying out the usual village type engagements of the times. There is recorded a conductor named C Aitken in 1914 and later, in 1933, was S Carne. Another band that did not enter for contests.
- Paulton Silver Prize Band (Bristol). Competed in the 1962 West of England Regional Championships (2nd Section), conducted by E.S. Brown
- Paxman Standard Ironworks Band
- See: Davey Paxman Standard Ironworks Band
- Payne's Bristol and Gloucestershire Band (Bristol)
- Active in 1864, when they took part in the processions celebrating the official opening of the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.
- Peak Dale Public Band
- Active in 1913, and from 1930s to 1960s. Active in 1962, when it competed in the Senior Trophy, conducted by R.G. Hallam
- Pearsons Pottery Chesterfield Band
- See: Chesterfield Brass Band
- Pease West Colliery Band (Crook, County Durham)
- Formed in 1898 at Jobs Hill Colliery. Name taken from one of the colliery owners, Mr Joseph Pease. Still active in 1919
- Peasenhall Brass Band
- Active in 1907
- Peasmarsh Brass Band (near Rye, East Sussex)
- Active in 1910. Notes from Tylden Reed: "Rehearsed in the Sunday school next to the local post office. Their larger instruments were layed out on tables at the back of the hall and I would blow into the mouthpieces and get the occasional note out of them before Sunday School started! As a small boy I used to listen to them in the evenings when I should have been in bed asleep! They were to feature in the film made in the forties called 'The Loves of Joanna Godden' starring Googy Withers, John McCullam, Chips Raferty and others made on Romney Marsh in Kent, however the band along with my Dad (Vic Reed) ended up on the cutting room floor! The film can still be seen on TV occasionally. The band gets a mention on a poster in a shop window! I cycled 3 Miles to Rye to play in that band as I had school friends there and never played in the band that got me interested in banding in the first place! I think the band closed in the 1960s."
- Peckham Rye Tabernacle Band (London)
- Active around 1910
- Peel Band (Isle of Man)
- Active in 1885
- Pegswood Colliery Band (Morpeth)
- Formed in the 1890s. Later known as Pegswood Brass. Folded in 2000.
- Pegswood Brass
- See: Pegswood Colliery Band
- Pelaw Colliery Band (Chester-le-Street)
- Formed in the early 1900s, still active in 1913
- Pellon Subscription Band (Yorkshire)
- Pelton Colliery Band (Chester-le-Street)
- Formed in the 1890s, still active in 1920
- Pemberton Temperance Brass Band (Wigan)
- Active in 1920
- Penallta Colliery Band (Rhymney Valley)
- Active in 1991 when the Pennallta mine closed.
- Penarth Post Office Band
- Active in 1912
Penarth Silver Band
- Pencoed Silver Band (Glamorgan)
- Pendeen Independant Band (Cornwall)
- Pendle Forest Prize Brass Band
- Pendlebury and Clifton Band
- Active in 1882, when it entered the contest held at Irwell Bank, Kearsley, playing "Strike the Lyre" and a set of quadrilles.
- Pendlebury Band
- Active in the 1930s
- Pendleton Brass Band
- Founded February 1879
- Pendleton Old Prize Band
- Founded 1878 as the British Workman's Brass Band. Survived a rough time around 1889: Won the Lancashire Association Challenge Cup in 1895 and entered 10 contests in 1899, winning 10 prizes. In 1903 they competed in the Crystal Palace contest in October winning Daily Telegraph Fifty Guineas Challenge Cup, £25 in money and a handsome certificate. The cup was presented at a grand miscellaneous concert at Pendleton Town Hall later in the month. Played in Victoria Park, Stretford on 13th July 1905 as part of the celebrations for the Royal Visit of King Edward VII. Took part in a St George's Day procession in Pendleton on 23rd April 1910. In June 1922, conducted by Mr O Pheasey it took part in a musical festival in aid of Salford Royal Hospital, which attracted some 30,000 people to the Castle Irwell Racecourse.
- Pendleton Public Band
- Active in the 1920s and 1930s. In June 1922, conducted by Mr B Powell, it took part in a musical festival in aid of Salford Royal Hospital, which attracted some 30,000 people to the Castle Irwell Racecourse.
- Pendleton Public Prize Band
- See: Pendleton Public Band
- Pengover Band (Cornwall)
- These carried on for a short time, roughly 1864 to 1867, during which time some local engagements were fulfilled. No conductors or contests can be found.
- Penketh Tannery Band
- Active in the 1930s
- Penmaenmawr Silver Prize Band
- See Penmaenmawr Town Band
- Penmaenmawr Town Band (Caernarvonshire)
- Formed in the 1894. Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s. At one time it practiced in Hewn Hall, later renamed as the Masonic Hall in 1960, which was originally presented by C.H Darbishire to the young men of the town as a social centre. Later known as Penmaenmawr Silver Prize Band, it was still active in the 1950s.
- Pennine Brass (Huddersfield)
- Founded in March 1999, with the band's first performance being given on the 8th of May 1999. The band performed 32 times in that first year, culminating in being crowned Northern Open Champions (Section B) in November 1999 at their first major competition. In a short but steep rise through the sections they appeared five times at the Yorkshire Area Championship contest between 2002 and 2008, were First Section National title winners in 2007, won the top section Pontins title in 2006, the French Open title in 2001, Senior Trophy in 2003 and appeared four times at the Grand Shield between 2005 and 2008. They disbanded in October 2008. Conductors included Paul Fligg, Ian Porthouse and Huw Thomas.
- Penponds Band (Cornwall)
- First appeared in 1857 but cash was quickly found to enable them to re-emerge under the new title "Penponds Sax Tuba Band". One does wonder what happened because nothing more is heard of them after 1858. Not surprising that there is no information on a conductor.
- Penrith Brass Band
- See: Penrith Subscription Band
- Penrith Sons of Temperance Oak Lodge Band
- Formed in April 1894. Amalgamated with Penrith Subscription Band in the 1930s to form Penrith Temperance Band
- Penrith Subscription Band
- Active in 1900s. Amalgamated with Penrith Sons of Temperance Oak Lodge Band in the 1930s to form Penrith Temperance Band
- Penrhyndeudraeth Band
- Active in 1933
- Penrhynside Band (Llandudno)
- Active in 1948
- Penryn Band (Cornwall)
- First known as the Penryn Independent Band so that they would not be mistaken for the Penryn Volunteer Band in existence at the same time. How much of these two band were in fact one group of men under two titles is not know, but it is difficult to see how Penryn's population of those days would be able to support two bands. Penryn is located next door to Falmouth, and my first reference to the Penryn Independent band is in 1869 when they played at the Penryn Regatta. They seem to have disbanded soon after this. There is a further report in 1875 which refers to "the recently inaugurated Town Band." There follows a period when, as usual, newspaper reporters cannot decide on a title for this Band (perhaps they should have asked!!), and where coming up with Independent Band, Town Band, Brass Band, or even Penryn Band.There is evidence that the Town Band continued up to the mid 1930's. Newspapers seemed very reticent at naming a conductor (where the band that bad?) with the exception of a C Burton who was in charge from about 1911 to the band's demise. I have no record of Cornish contested attended.
- Penshaw Colliery Band
- Formed in the 1890s
- Pensilva Brass Band (Cornwall)
- Pensilva, a village just up from Liskeard, had their band in action from 1868 to 1872. Their first instructor was a Mr Satchwill, who was succeeded by Mr Viol. As seen, this band was not in operation very long but according to press reports of the time, they were not at all bad in both music chosen and their ability to play it. Later on, during the local 1919 Peace celebrations, a Pensilva SA Band was engaged.
- Penston Brass Band
- Active in 1930
- Penstow Silver Band
- Pentre Brass Band (Glamorgan)
- Active in 1934
- Penwithick Band (Cornwall)
- Penwithick Band was formed soon after World War 1 from some of the many bandsmen living in the St Austell area who had played in brass bands before the war, some of whom had been with the old Volunteer Bands that had disbanded on the outbreak of hostilities. And as not all civilian bands had reformed in 1918/1919, there was now a surplice of spare musicians who dearly wanted to make music again. Once started, they must have been a popular outfit as they were, almost from day one, a very busy band. A lot of these appearances were taken up with events like Sunday school processions and their tea treats; processions for the various Friendly Societies (Rechabites, Oddfellows, and the like); raising funds for the local hospitals; sports days (including their own!), and inevitably the Flora Dance - and there were lots of them. Again almost from day one they indulged in that favourite pastime of brass bands - the contest. This is where bands go to beat the living daylights out of other bands, by fair means (or foul). Of the 39 pieces of music that they performed at Cornish contests they were unplaced 19 times, 12 resulted in 3rd prizes, 2nd prizes totalled 4 and no doubt they took considerable pride in achieving 4 firsts. Considering that they were only a village band whose close neighbours were the St Dennis Band, who in those days happily poached all the best players from around the area, the Penwithick Band history of contest successes can sit comfortably with them. Most bands, like old soldiers, fade away rather than die suddenly. Penwithick was another of these. For the players in the last couple of years of its life, it must have been a sad period to go through despite those who stay to the bitter end in the hope that fortunes will improve. They finally closed shop in the mid 1950's. In their time they enriched this band world in Cornwall.
- Penyffordd Brass Band
- Active in 1887 when it played during the Jubilee celebrations with the Congregationalists, under the baton of Sergeant William Griffiths.
- Penygroes,Silver Band
- Active in 1912
- Penzance Independent Brass Band
- Winners of the Cornwall Amateur Championships, Section B, in 1926
- People Band, The
- See: Odham's Press Band
- People's Mission Band (Cambridge)
- Active in 1928.
- People's Mission Silver Band (South Shields)
- Based in Wellington Street.
- People's Tabernacle Band
- Active in 1906
- Percy Main N.E.R. Band (near Newcastle)
- Formed in the 1900s, with a connection to the Percy Main Colliery, still active in 1914
- Perfection Soap Works Band
- See: Crosfields Perfection Soap Works Band
- Perran Band (Cornwall)
- Not much here, but from 1870 to 1872 they were busy with demonstrations and processions. There is a long silence until they reappear in 1901 for a kiddies tea treat. During the summer season of 1870 they played two evening a week in Perranporth, each concert lasting about two hours. They must have been 1) crazy to take on such a commitment, or 2) good enough to handle this amount of work, or 3) they really needed the extra few pennies they could get from collections. Whatever, I wonder how many village bands of today would dare accept such a commitment?
- Perry Street Works Band (Tatworth, Somerset)
- Active around 1910
- Perscoran Brass Band
- Formed in 1983, disbanded in 2003
- Perth Masonic Band
- See: Perth Silver Band
- Perth Silver Band
- Formed in 1861 as Perth Masonic Band, later known as Perth Trades Silver Band, disbanded 1958. Successor band formed in 1972.
- Perth Trades Silver Band
- See: Perth Silver Band
- Peterborough Band
- Active in 1905
- Peterborough Borough Silver Prize Band
- Active in 1910
- Petersfield Borough Band
- See: Victoria Brass Band (Petersfield)
- Petersfield Brass Band
- See: Victoria Brass Band (Petersfield)
- Petrockstow Band
- Active in 1887 when it celebrated Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. In this account as remembered by Samuel Bonifant in 1935, aged 84 years. "At the time of Queen Victoria's golden jubilee Samuel Bonifant was living at Woodhouse part of Little Marland, he was a member of the committee and master of ceremonies on the day. At this time Petrockstow had a population of 440. All the parishioners were given luncheon and tea in the school room consisting of roast and boiled beef, pickles, bread, mineral water for Teetotallers and children. 1,000 bottles of mineral water were available for the event. Each man was allowed 1 quart of beer in the afternoon, while women and children had mineral water. All invalids in the evening were sent a good plate of beef, a loaf of bread, cake, ¼ lb tea and a quart of beer. The next day any left over food was distributed to the poor. Sam recalls the day it started early at 5.00am Mr William Trace climbed to the top of the church tower and played God Save the Queen on Sam's Violin with in 1935 Sam still had. At 8.00am the bell ringers started ringing the peals, which went on throughout the day. At 10.00am a majority of the parishioners formed outside the school with the Reverend Field and Sam and with the Petrockstow Band leading marched to the rectory and back to the church for a short service preached by the Reverend Field. At midday lunch was served in the school room with the band playing outside. After lunch at 2.00pm a procession formed with band to the field opposite the Barn on Town Farm, Mr John Brookes farmed the farm, on the field sports and dancing took place. There was a break at 4.30pm for Tea in the school room. The tables were presided over by Mrs Field, Mrs Brookes (mother of Mr John Brookes) also Mrs Bussell, Mrs Leonard, Mrs Pike, Mrs Squance, Mrs Bonifant Mrs Sanders and others. Mrs Brookes presented the children with mugs. After Tea they returned to the field for more sports and dancing until 9.00pm when the fireworks and bonfire were to take place. Lord Clinton Lord Lieutenant of the County donated the bonfire and fireworks. The order had been given that no bonfire was to be lit until the Lord Lieut gave the signal by sending up three rockets in succession, red, white & blue in the most conspicuous parts near the mansion and his Lordship chose Petrockstow. It was a grand sight, which was seen from a long way off, after the rockets had gone many bonfires were lit. The day ended with the band playing God Save Queen, everyone had enjoyed themselves and the day had been well organised."
- Pevensey Silver Band
- Merged with Hastings Borough Band in 1968 to form Sussex Brass
- Philadelphia Colliery Band (Washington, County Durham)
- Philips & Co. Brass Band (Tean, Staffordshire)
- See: Messrs. Philips & Co. Brass Band
- Phoenix Brass Band (Rotherham)
- See: Steel, Peech and Tozer Phoenix Works Band
- Phoenix Works Band (Rotherham)
- See: Steel, Peech and Tozer Phoenix Works Band
- Pica Brass Band (Cumberland)
- Active in the 1890s - took part in the Distington Hospital Sunday parade in June 1895. A report of its formation is thus: "A public meeting was held at the Quarry, Pica, on Thursday evening, for the purpose of discussing the suggestion to re-organise the brass band at that place. There was a large number present. Mr John Roper, who was unanimously elected chairman, urged them to work in harmony. Mr James Frew moved that the brass band for Pica be re-organised. This was seconded by Mr William Watson and agreed to unanimously. Mr A. Harlin, secretary to the old band, was appointed secretary pro tem. The following gave their names as intending members: - Messrs G. Frew, James Frew, J. Patterson, Wm. Watson, G. Tweddle, J. Gatherer, Tom Bell, W. Hutchinson, G. Stewart, I. Lamb, J. Robinson, J. Kirkpatrick, F. Metherell, W. Metherell, D. Rafferty, Jos. Gatherer, W. Brydon, D. Ellison, C. M. McLean, and J Roper. Mr Harlin moved that the instruments, lamps, music stand, and music books, belonging to the late band be called in. This was agreed to, and the chairman and Mr Harlin were appointed to recieve them by Tuesday. On the question of funds being introduced, it was suggested that they follow the example of the Lowca Brass Band and ask the Colliery Company to keep off a weekly subscription from those agreeable. The chairman approved the suggestion, but, of course, he said, a public meeting would have to be called to sanction the proposal."
- Pickering Band (North Yorkshire)
- Formed in the 1890s, folded in the 1950s
- Pickup Bank Band
- See: Hoddlesden and Pickup Bank Band
- Pickup Bank Subscription Prize Band
- See: Hoddlesden and Pickup Bank Band
- Platt Bridge Band (Manchester)
- Competed in a contest in Leigh in 1884. A report from the Wigan Observer And District Advertiser, Wednesday, September 3, 1890, states: On Wednesday afternoon last the remains of William Forster were interred at Abram Church. The deceased, who was 41 years of age, was checkweighman at the Low Hall Collieries. He had been a hard worker for the Miners' Union, and was much esteemed by that body of men. He had also been a member of the Platt Bridge Brass Band for over 20 years. The weather was fine and the streets were crowded with spectators. The procession was as follows:- Twenty pit brow girls; 150 miners; band committee; Platt Bridge Brass Band (assisted by a few friends from the Wigan Volunteer Band), playing "Dead March in Saul;" deceased, with instrument on coffin; mourners and relatives. At the commencement of the service Mr. C. D. Mortimer with his usual ability played Guilmant's "Funeral March," and at the close the "Dead March in Saul." After the burial service in the churchyard, the band played very sweetly at the grave side, "It is well with my soul."
Another report, from 1895, notes the band at a festival: "The first Lower Ince and Spring View Rose Queen Festival was held under the auspices of St Mary's Church in June 1895. It was organised by Maggie Briggs and Edna Harrison. About 500 children dressed in historical costumes, and accompanied by the Platt Bridge Brass Band, left St Mary’s School and paraded through the streets of Lower Ince and Spring View, which were lined with hundreds of spectators. The Rose Queen was Miss F Briggs, in a dress of white silk with a train of flowered shot silk trimmed with white silk ribbon and swansdown. The parade ended in a field in the grounds of Westwood House, where there was dancing around the maypole and the Rose Queen was crowned by the vicars wife, Mrs Taylor. Each of the children was given a bun and an orange."
- Platt Brothers Moston Colliery Band
- See: Platt's Moston Colliery Band
- Platt's Moston Colliery Band
- Active in the 1940s
- Platting Public Band
- Active in 1887
- Plean Colliery Band (Stirlingshire)
- Active in 1928, conducted by Charles Wright
- Plymouth Brass
- Formed in the 1980s. Merged with Tavistock Town Band in the late 1980s to form Tavistock Brass
- PMG Heart of England Band
- See: Heart of England Band
- POEU Brass Band
- See: Stockport Telephone Band
- Pogmoor Band (South Yorkshire)
- Merged with the Cawthorne Brass Band in 1984
- Polton Mills Band (Loanhead)
- Won the Scottish Championship title in 1904 and disbanded at the start of World War 1
- Polypipe (Rossington) Band
- See: Rossington Colliery Band
- Pomfret Victoria Brass Band (Pontefract)
- See: Pontefract Victoria Brass Band
- Ponden Band (Haworth)
- Active in 1854, founded by John Heaton of Ponden, who owned the cotton mill and the corn mill. The band had the job of playing at a celebration in Haworth at the conclusion of the Crimean war. The band moved to Dry Clough (just north of Pickles Hill) later in the 1850s for the convenience of some of the members. This "Dry Clough Band" then split up by the end of the 1850s, some members going to the Springhead Band, others to the Lumbfoot Band.
- Ponden Mill Band
- See: Ponden Band
- Ponders End Mission Band (Enfield)
- Active in 1905
- Pontefract Borough Band
- Pontefract Victoria Brass Band
- Active in 1900
- Pontrhydyfen Band (South Wales)
- Pontyberem Band (Wales)
- Active in 1948
- Pontyclun Brass Band
- Active in the early 1900s
- Pontyclun Silver Band
- In 1914 Mr Godfrey Clark presented a Silver Cup for competition in the Silver Band contest which was won by the Pontyclun Silver Band. When the people left the sports field on this occasion they were greeted with a placard "War declared on Germany". The band regularly practised in a wooden hut at the end of School Street called the Ping Pong Hall. The village supported a Brass Band also.
- Pontycymmer Town Band
- Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s, still active in 1948
- Poole Town Band (Dorset)
- Active in 1928 when conducted by Mr E.L. Green.
- Poolsbrook Miners Welfare Band (Chesterfield)
- Poplar & Bromley Tabernacle Band
- Porritt and Whitham's Band (Leeds)
- Port Glasgow Band
- members
- Port of Hull Society's Orphan Home Band (Hull)
- Active in 1885.
- Port Kembla Town Band (Australia)
- Active in 1950s
- Port Talbot Town Band
- Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s.
- Port Talbot Workmen's Prize Band
- Played at the ceremonial opening of Port Talbot Memorial Park on the 27th June 1925 at 3p.m.
- Porth & Cymmer Silver Band (Porth Rhondda)
- Portland Social Centre Band (Dorset)
- Portland Town Band (Dorset)
- Active in 1904 and 1937
- Portland Town Band (Australia)
- Formed around 1905, with the local cement company supplying most of the uniforms and music, and it became known as the Commonwealth Portland Cement Company's Employees' Band.
- Portmadoc Band
- Active in 1928 and 1933
- Portmadoc Town Band
- See: Portmadoc Band
- Portmadoc Volunteer Brass Band
- Active in 1887
- Portobello Ex-Members B.B. Band (Edinburgh)
- Active in 1928, conducted by Thomas Williamson.
- Portsmouth Blue Jackets Band
- See: Royal Navy Portsmouth Barracks Band
- Portsmouth City Fire Brigade Band
- Active in 1957
- Possilpark Brass Band (Glasgow)
- Active in 1928, conducted by W. Curtis
- Post Office Engineering Union Brass Band
- See: Stockport Telephone Band
- Potters Bar Town Band
- Formed in the 1850s and then disbanded in 1895. Band of the same name later formed in 1948
- Potters Wood Kingswood Hill Bristol Silver Band
- See: Kingswood and District Band
- Potterspury Excelsior Prize Brass Band
- The village band was in existence in the late 1800s, and in 1904 entered a contest organised by the Gentlemen of Dunstable. The band travelled to the contest on a horse-drawn cart and won the first prize - a silver plated cup. The contest was never held again, so the band held the cup which is now kept with the church plate for safe keeping. Between the wars, in the summer, the band would give regular Sunday evening concerts on the green by the cross-road on Watling Street, opposite the Anchor pub. Band practice was held in the Cock club room (now the restaurant). A popular story of the time related how, arriving late for practice one night, one of the bandsmen was so impressed with the sound of his colleagues playing that he went into the practice room and said, 'That sounds great - come outside and listen'. Whereupon they all put down their instruments and went outside! The band ceased to play during the Second World War but started again in 1946. By 1953, with Reg Atkins as conductor, the band was very active, playing at numerous village fetes in the area and leading church parades for Remembrance Sunday services, when they would march four abreast via Sanders Lane, Blackwell End, Watling Street, High Street and Church Lane (with no parked cars in the way!). Another old village tale recalled that when Pury band marched by the pigs were sat on the wall to listen. (This tale was well known in all the surrounding villages!) The Coronation parade through the village in 1953 was led by Syd Holloway pushing a model of 'The Pig on the Wall'. There was of course much rivalry between Pury and Yardley bands and Pury used to say that one Christmas when Yardley Band went round playing carols they played outside one 'house' where the collectors could not find the door. They walked round it several times before they realised it was a hay rick! [Note: similar stories are told of Stinchcombe Band and Woodchurch Bands]. As the number of bandsmen from the village dwindled, more and more had to be transported to practice from the surrounding area. By 1961 it became beyond the financial means of the band to continue to transport the players to practice and the band had to close down. Some of the bandsmen went on to play with Wolverton Band and the remains of the band's funds were paid over to the Parish Council for the general benefit of the village. (Source: Potterspury - the story of a village and its people)
- Potton Brass Band (Bedfordshire)
- Active around 1904
- Powder Cotton Works Band (Kent)
- Disbanded in the 1930s
- Powell Tillery Colliery Band
- Active in 1905
- Pratt's Brass Band (Brighouse)
- Active in 1865
- Prees Brass Band
- Folded in the 1930's. Prees is between Wem and Whitchurch. The instruments were sold to pay for the funeral of Tom Moore and were sold to Mr Denny and shipped to his band in Devon. Coincidentally his son ended up running the Shropshire Schools Brass band in the 1980's, 50 years after his dad took the instruments from Shropshire to Devon.
- Prescot Band
- Active in 1972
- Prescot Cables Band (Lancashire)
- Formed 1890. "Cousins" to the famous Callenders Cable Works Band. When the latter disbanded in 1961 the Prescot Cables Band received their redundant uniforms.
- Prescot Parish Church Band (Lancashire)
- Active around the 1920s/1930s
- Pressed Steel Company Limited Works Band (Oxfordshire)
- Formed in January 1941 as a military band for the Pressed Steel Company Home Guard. Reformed as a brass band in December 1944. Achieved the Championship Section in 1947.
- Presteigne Town Band
- Active in 1907 and 1937
- Preston Brook & District Prize Band (Cheshire)
- Active shortly after WW1 when the band took part in the Runcorn Festival which was held to raise funds for the hospital.
- Preston Clarion Band
- Active around 1911
- Preston Excelsior Band
- Active in 1872, the 1930s and up until the 1970s
- Preston St David's Band
- Active in 1951 when they competed in the 4th section North West regional championships at the Victoria Hall, Bolton.
- Preston Silver Band
- Active in 1950s
- Preston Temperance Band
- Formed in 1874 and disbanded in 1907. A contemporary report states: "It having been decided for various reasons to bring the 32 year career of the Preston Temperance Brass Band to a close, the members on Wednesday met at the White Horse Restaurant for supper afterwards transacting some important business. Mr R Sanders presided, and on the motion of Mr H Parkinson, seconded by Mr Wm Ogden, a resolution was passed agreeing that the band should no longer exist as at present constituted. A handsome marble clock was then presented to the conductor, Mr H Parkinson, the silver plate on the front bearing the inscription "Presented to Mr H Parkinson by the members of the Preston Temperance Brass Band on the occasion of his retirement, as a token of their respect for his faithful services as bandmaster during the past 30 years." In making the presentation the Chairman recalled the interesting fact that the band was formed in August 1874 and had been entirely self-supporting. They had occupied one practice room for 30 years and a proof of their efficiency was that they had played for one Preston church on 25 sucessive Whit Monday mornings, and for another one 23 Whit Monday afternoons. Best wishes were expressed for Mr Parkinson's future welfare, and in his reply the conductor was much affected by the tributes paid to him."
- Preston Town Band
- Active until the mid 1960s, rehearsing in an old gymnasium on Saul St. in Preston and conducted by Tom Mitchell who then went on to found Preston Youth Band around the same time.
- Preston United Independent Harmonic Brass Band
- Active in August 1836, when it played at the regatta at the Bridge Inn
- Prestongrange Band
- Active in 1925, and in 1928, conducted by Jas. Jardine.
- Prestongrange Colliery Band
- Active in 1925, conducted by Mr R Malcolm, was fifth in a contest for the championships of Scotland.
- Prestongrange Silver Band
- See: Prestongrange Band
- Prestonlinks Colliery Band (Prestonpans)
- See: Monktonhall Colliery Silver Band
- Prestonpans & District Silver Band
- See: Monktonhall Colliery Silver Band
- Prestwich Borough Band
- Active in the 1940s. Folded in 1992. 4 remaining members joined Radcliffe Band, bringing with them music and instruments, which was then renamed the Radcliffe & Prestwich Band for a few years.
- Primitive Methodist Mission Gospel Band (Llwynpia)
- Active in 1909
- Primo Windows Band (Grimsby)
- Active in the 1980s
- Prince-Smith & Stells Silver Band (Keighley)
- Active in the 1950s. Prince-Smith & Stells were worsted machine manufacturers, who Prince-Smith produced over 1.1 million bayonets during WW2.
- Prince's End Prize Band (Staffordshire)
- Active around 1899
- Prince's End Temperance Prize Band
- See: Princes End Prize Band
- Princess Royal Brass Band (Gloucestershire)
- Active in 1903
- Priory Foundry Band
- See: Steel and Garland Priory Foundry Band
- Prudhoe Colliery Band (Prudhoe)
- Formed in the 1900s and did not survive beyond 1914
- Pudsey Borough Band (Yorkshire)
- Pudsey Fartown Band (Yorkshire)
- Founded in 1876
- Pudsey Union Brass Band (Yorkshire)
- Active in 1856
- Pudsey West End Band (Yorkshire)
- Active in 1856
- Puhoi Town Band (New Zealand)
- Active in 1913
- Pullars Band (Perthshire)
- Putney Brass Band
- Active in 1885 when it took part in the United Phoenix and Temperance Societies' first annual Temperance Friendly Societies' demonstration in Lambeth on 31st May, together with Wandsworth Brass Band.
- Pwllheli Brass Band
- Active in 1949
- Q
- Quaker House Colliery Band (Wigan)
- See: Standish Band
- Quarrington Hill Temperance Band (County Durham)
- Formed in the 1890s, probably folded in the 1920s
- Quebec and Hamsteels Band (County Durham)
- Active in 1905
- Queen Street Mission Band (Bolton)
- Active in 1923
- Queen Victoria Seamen's Rest Brass Band
- Queensbury Band
- See: Queensbury Music Centre Band
- Queensbury Music Centre Band
- Active in the 1970s and 1980s
- Queensferry Brass Band
- Active in 1896 following an attempt to resuscitate it.
A BRIEF REFERENCE TO AN ATTEMPT BEING MADE TO RESUSCITATE QUEENSFERRY BRASS BAND - 1895
- Queenstown Brass Band (Australia)
- Active in 1897 when it won the Intercolonial Contest in Sydney. Members of the band at that time were: Cornets - N.Harris, H.Partington, Drew, Jacobs, C.Hill. Tenor Horns - Maddern, Rosman, Paul. Baritones - A.Steven, Bennett. Trombones - W.M.Partington (Bandmaster),Daly, Rowland. Euphonium - A.King. Bass - Whitting, J.Partington, F.Hopkins. Mr A.Douglas, secretary and Mr W.G.Rogers, treasurer were unable to attend.
- Quorn and Sileby Band (Leicestershire)
- Active before 1880.
- R
- R.A. Lister Silver Band
- Competed in the 1962 West of England Regional Championships (2nd Section), conducted by E. Williams
- R.O.F.S.A. (Chorley) Band
- See: Royal Ordnance Factory Social Association Band
- R. Johnson & Nephew Works Band
- See: Richard Johnson & Nephew Ltd Band
- Radcliffe & Pilkington Public Brass Band (Northumberland)
- Formed in 1893, later known as Radcliffe Colliery Band, and then Radcliffe Netherton Band. Merged with Amble Town Band in the 1930s to form Amble and Radcliffe Colliery Band. A member at one time was Edward Thirtle, who started his playing career in the North Seaton Band and went on later to be bandmaster of the Broomhill and Chevington Collieries Band. A selection of his family and band photographs have been lodged with the Woodhorn Colliery museum in Ashington, Northumberland. Bandmaster of Radcliffe Colliery Band at one time was William Oswald Pearson, who worked at Hauxley Colliery.
- Radcliffe Colliery Band
- See: Radcliffe & Pilkington Public Brass Band
- Radcliffe Netherton Band
- See: Radcliffe & Pilkington Public Brass Band
- Radcliffe Old Band
- Active in 1885
- Radcliffe Prize Band
- Active in May 1930, when it won second place in a contest at Salford
- Radcliffe Temperance Band
- Active in 1882 and 1885
- Radcliffe-on-Trent Temperance Band
- Active in 1902
- Radlett Band
- Active in 1938
- Radstock Silver Prize Band (Somerset)
- Active in 1928
- Ragley Band
- See: Ragley Sunday School Band
- Ragley Sunday School Band
- The old Ragley Band, formed in 1848, was broken up in 1850. Resuscitated in 1851 by Mr Briggs of Darwen, but again fell by the wayside. Then Messrs. Chadwick Brothers, sewing cotton manufacturers, came to the rescue and provided all expenses and funded new instruments in 1882. Started contesting in 1887 and in that first year attended 5 contests winning 4 prizes, value £50
- Railway Associated City Brass Band (Nottingham)
- Active in 1906 and 1910 when it played at the Lenton Flower Show.
- Railway Servants' Brass Band (Newcastle)
- Active in 1896
- Rainham Working Men's Club Band
- Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s
- Rainow Brass Band (Cheshire)
- Active in the early 1900s
- Ramsbottom Band
- Active in the 1860s
- Ramsbottom Rifle Band
- Active in 1933
- Ramsden Band (Oxfordshire)
- In the minutes of the Ramsden Vestry and Parochial Church Council for 1913 they record agreement that there should be a Garden Fete to raise money for the Church. "The Ramsden Band was asked to provide the music". At the following meeting it was agreed that the "Ramsden Band should be paid 30/- for their services with their playing commencing at 4.30 pm and that they should provide their own refreshments"! In earlier years there were allegedly two bands in Ramsden - from a pamphlet 'RAMSDEN - The Story of a Wychwood Village' [The Witney Press 1961] D.A.Allport, referring to Club Feasts which took place at Whitsun every year, says "There were stalls and a band playing - there were two bands in Ramsden then - and dancing in the street. Ramsden Feast was held in October and was similar". (Source: Dick Williamson]
- Ramsgate Silver Band (Kent)
- Ravensthorpe Subscription Band (West Yorkshire)
- Active in 1905 and the 1920s, still active post WW2
- Ravensworth Colliery Band (Lamesley)
- Formed in the 1890s. Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s. Disbanded in the 1960s
- Rawdon Silver Band
- Active in the 1940s and 50s
- Rawmarsh Prize Band (South Yorkshire)
- Active in the 1960s. Competed in the Senior Cup in 1962. Wound up in the courts as of 23rd December 1970
- Rawtenstall Band
- Active in 1885
- Rawvards Silver Band
- Active in 1964, conducted by R Connell.
- Read Brass Band (Padiham, Lancs)
- Active around 1910
- Read & Simonstone Band
- Active in 1923
- Reading and Wokingham District School Brass Band
- Active in 1894
- Reading Mechanics Band
- Active in 1900.
- Reading N.U.R. Band
- Active in 1921
- Reading Temperance Prize Band
- Founded in 1852. Won the Crystal Palace Challenge Cup and the Southern Counties Shield in 1901. Conductor was T.B. Wicks when it played at the Forbury Gardens during the period of the Royal Agricultural Show on 6th-10th July 1926. At that time they were winners of 43 first prizes and four gold medals and winners of the Southern Counties Band Association Championship for 6 years in succession and Winners again in 1924 and 1925. Still active in 1938. James Henry Lowe played for them during the 1920s and 1930s.
- Reapsmoor Club Band (Fawfieldhead - Staffs)
- The club was established at the Butcher's Arms in 1835. The band was active in 1862, playing at the club's annual feast in June
- Rechabites Brass Band
- See: Hoyland Town Silver Prize Band
- Red Cliffs Brass Band (Sunraysia area, Australia)
- Founded in 1925
- Red Street Brass Band (Talke, Staffs)
- Active in the 1930s
- Redcar Rolling Mills Band
- Formed in the 1890s and folded in 1905. Its instruments were sold to Cockerton Band fro £250.
- Redcar Steelworks Band
- Formed in the 1900s and still active in the 1920s
- Redcar Works Band
- See: Redcard Steelworks Band
- Reddish Prize Band
- Formed in 1897 and folded in the 1960s. A successor band was formed in 1991
- Redgate Boys Silver Band (St Helens)
- Formed in 1949 by Mr Leo Murphy for boys between the ages of 12-21(ish). Active throughout the south Lancashire / Cheshire area, the band often entered International Music Festivals in Holland and Germany in the 1960's / 70's and appeared on 'Opportunity Knocks' in 1967(?). Still playing in 1994, two years after Leo Murphy died. Their last official appearance was at the funeral of Leo Murphy December 1992, when past members joined up with existing members to play together one last time in his memory.
- Redheugh Colliery Band (Gateshead)
- Formed in the 1890s, but folded in the late 1920s
- Redhill Town Band
- Active in 1913. Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s
- Redland Brass Band (Bristol)
- Active in 1864, when they took part in the processions celebrating the official opening of the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.
- Reepham Town Band
- Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s
- Reid Memorial Band (Belfast)
- Formed in 1912 (another source quotes the formation date as 1933). Competed in the Senior Trophy in 1962, conducted by G Corbett. Amalgamated with Hillsborough Silver Band in 1990 to form Downshire Brass
- Reid Memorial Silver Band
- See: Reid Memorial Band
- Reid Silver Band
- See: Reid Memorial Band
- Reigate Town Silver Band
- Active in the 1920s and 1930s. They performed on Saturday nights in Market Square, by the Old Town Hall. Their rehearsals were held in one of the caves off Tunnel Road.
- Renfrew and Dumbarton Artillery Volunteers Band, 1st
- See: 1st Renfrew and Dumbarton Artillery Volunteers Band
- Renton Brass Band (Scotland)
- Resolven Brass Band (Neath)
- Active in 1948
- Retford Town Band
- Revelstoke Band
- Active in 1940
- Revo Electric Works Band
- See: Revo Works Band
- Revo Works Band (Dudley)
- Formed in 1880 as Tipton St Martins Band, later known as Dudley Port Prize Band (active in 1897). Became associated with the Revo Works and took their title in 1928. The band's first broadcast, in 1929, was of two hours in length - a record at that time.
- Rhayader Town Band
- Active in 1880s
- Rhodian Brass (Chesterfield)
- Active in 1980s and 1990s
- Rhondda Tramways Silver Band
- Active in the 1920s
- Rhosllannerchrugog Brass Band
- Otherwise known as Rhos Brass Band, a former name of the current Wrexham Band
- Rhymney Band
- Gained 3rd prize in a lower section contest at the Crystal Palace in 1910
- Rhymney Silver Band (Wales)
- Active in 1969 when conducted by Richard Nash. Probably renamed as the Hymac Rhymney Band, which went on to win the Welsh Regional Championships (3rd Section) in 1976
- Rhymney Workmen's Institute (Hymac Works) Band
- See: Rhymney Silver Band
- Ribblesdale Brass Band
- Active in 1838 and re-established in 1853
- Ribchester Brass Band
- Active in 1906
- Richard Johnson & Nephew Ltd Band
- Active in the 1930s and 1940s
- Richardshaw Lane Band (Stanningley)
- Richmond (Yorks) Silver Band (Yorkshire)
- Rickmansworth Town Band
- Active in 1907
- Riddings Band (Derbyshire)
- The village is famous for its two windmills (no longer standing), whose named Sarah and James after the children of the man who built them. The band was formed in the 1970s and rose all the way to the Championship section. It folded in 2007.
- Ridgeway Brass Band (near Sheffield)
- Founded in 1888, some seventy pounds was spent on the instruments and equipment and the Church School was their headquarters. Mr John Keeton was the first conductor, followed by his son-in-law, John Taylor, and then finally by Charles E. Fisher, when the band subsequently folded from lack of recruits.
- Rifle Volunteers Royal Scots Band, 4th
- See: 4th Rifle Volunteers Royal Scots Band
- Rillington Band
- Active in 1912
- Ringley Church School Band
- Active in 1873, when they headed a procession in June of 1873 to celebrate a Royal visit to Bolton.
- Ringwood Citizens Brass Band (Australia)
- Ripley Silver Prize Band
- Ripley United Band
- Took part in the 44th Annual Temperance procession on Whit Monday in 1915. Starting from Somercotes, a sea of banners, flags and gaily decorated floats proceeded through Leabrooks and Riddings, gathering strength as it marched, and parading the village of Ironville before winding its way up to the Jessop Monument in Codnor Park. Won the Crystal Palace Shield in 1922 and 1923. By then they had won 17 firsts, 11 seconds, 3 thirds and 20 special prizes. Under the name of Ripley United Silver Prize Band (conductor W.J. Saint) it entered the Spondon contest in 1926. Winners of the 'Daily Sketch' Cup and Junior Championships, 3rd Section, at the Crystal Palace on 27th September 1930.
- Ripley United Silver Prize Band
- See: Ripley United Band
- Ripon Excelsior Brass Band
- Active in 1868
- Ripponden Brass Band
- Merged with Hudderfield Brass in 2006 to form Huddersfield & Ripponden Brass
- Risca North Colliery Band
- Formed in 1871, with William Palmer as bandmaster. The colliery itself was only opened that year and continued to produce coal until 1963. Some of its members went on to found the Crosskeys Prize Band in 1902
- Risca Town Military Band
- Some of its members went on to found the Crosskeys Prize Band in 1902
- Rise Carr Rolling Mills Band
- Disbanded in 1905. Its silver-plated instruments were purchased by the Cockerton Brass Band, which then renamed itself the Cockerton Silver Band.
- Riseley Brass Band (Bedfordshire)
- Active in 1910
- Rishton Brass Band (Preston)
- Lancashire Quarter Sessions - Preston, Midsummer 1904 - "Notice and grounds of appeal of Walter Albert Duckworth, weaver, and Secretary of Rishton Brass Band Institute, and Joshua Duckworth, steward, against order that the club be struck off the register of clubs following complaint of John Smith McKeand of Church, superintendent of police" Then, "Order of the Court of Summary Jurisdiction that Rishton Brass Band Institute be struck off the register of clubs for habitually contravening the rules"
- Rishton Subscription Band
- Active in 1884 and 1889
- Rishworth and Ryburn Valley Brass Band
- Won third place in the Junior Cup at the Crystal Palace in 1906
- Rising Sun Colliery Band (Wallsend)
- See: Wallsend Colliery Band
- Rists Wires & Cables Band
- Riverside Brass (Glasgow)
- RNR (Tay Division) Brass Band
- Active in the 1970s. Won the 4th Section National Championships in 1973
- Roadwater Brass Band (Somerset)
- Formed in 1878 and were still active in 1933. Mark Bodenham recounts, "my great-grandad, Tom Ridler, was the bandmaster and I have a few pictures of the band including one with my grandad, Reg Ridler, with his father and 7 brothers!" In 1933, The father, Mr. T. Ridler, who was in his 69th year, was the conductor. The youngest member was 12, and was a cornet player, like his father. The other playing members of the family were T. Ridler, jun., solo cornet; R. Ridler, second cornet; B. Ridler, baritone; W. Ridler, euphonium; C. Ridler, bombardon; and S. Ridler, drums. All were taught by their father. Bandmaster Ridler, as a young man, joined the once famous Bridgtown Brass Band, of whom he became conductor. He played also in Dulverton and Bampton Bands, and was a founder of Roadwater Band.
- Robin Hood Band (Burton-on-Trent)
- Active in the 1890s
- Robin Hood Band (Cinderford)
- Active in mid 1850s
- Robin Hood Band (Wakefield)
- Robin Hood Rifles Band
- Active in 1907
- Rocester Band (Staffordshire)
- Active in the 1950s
- Rochdale Amateur Band
- Instituted in 1879
- Rochdale Borough Band
- Active in 1885
- Rochdale British Legion Band
- Active in the 1940/50s
- Rochdale Healey Hall Band
- Active in 1867
- Rochdale Old Band
- Active in 1880s to 1900s, and 1932
- Rochdale Police Band
- Active in 1882
- Rochdale Public Prize Brass Band
- Active in 1929
- Rochdale Scout Band
- Active in 1918
- Rochdale Wilsons Band
- Rochester City Band (Kent)
- Roding Valley Band (Essex)
- Active in 1907
- Rolls Royce (Northern Factories) Band (Barnoldswick)
- Had a brief but successful existence during the 1950's and 60's competing at Belle Vue on numerous occasions (Senior Trophy).
- Romford Band
- Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s
- Romford Borough Band
- See: Romford Band
- Romford Silver Prize Band
- Active in 1928, and in 1935, when it provided a wreath to the funeral of James Hawkins, founder of Romford Town Band.
- Romford Town Band
- Founded by James Henry Hawkins (1856-1935) and Councllor Poole. Hawkins was the Bandleader for many years. From the Police Review Newspaper, 19 Nov 1909: "Essex Constable appointed Bandmaster.- The Romford Town Band Committee have appointed PC Dawkins, of the Essex Constabulary, to be their bandmaster. PC Dawkins is already conductor of the Romford Orchestral Society, a large flourishing body." He had a musical training at Kneller Hall, the Military College of Music, and retired from the Army with the rank of band corporal. He saw service in Egypt, and was the holder of the Khedive Star with bar and the Queen's Silver Medal. He was in the battles of El Teb and Tammaai. Altogether he was thirteen years with the Hussars. On leaving the Army he joined the Essex Constabulary, and in 30 years' service was stationed at Southend, Collier Row, Harold Wood, and Romford, where he was divisional clerk for 15 1/2 years. In 1915 he retired on pension. He was passionately fond of music, and with the late Mr. W. Poole, J.P., inaugurated the Romford Town Band. For 25 years he was bandmaster, and was succeeded by his son, Mr. H. C. Dawkins"
- Roneo Alcatel Band
- See: Hanwell Band
- Roneo Vickers Band
- See: Hanwell Band
- Rookhope Band
- See: Upper Weardale Band
- Rosedale Abbey Temperance Band
- Rosedale 'Blue Ribbon' Temperance Band
- Active in 1895
- Rosedale Brass Band
- Active in 1900
- Rosedale Temperance Band
- Active in the early 1900s
- Rosehill Band of the Salvation Army Assurance Society (Reading)
- Formed September 1939.
- Ross-on-Wye Town Band (1)
- Formed in the 1850's, it played at the opening of Ross Railway Station in 1855. It probably folded during the Great War.
- Ross-on-Wye Town Band (2)
- Formed in 1924. There was a break in 1940 for the duration of the war and the band folded in 1973. A successor band was formed in 1985.
- Rossington Colliery Band (Doncaster)
- Records of the band from 1922-1931 are held by the Lincolnshire Archives. Known as Rossington Colliery Welfare Silver Prize Band in 1959, and later known as Polypipe (Rossington) Band.
- Rossington Colliery Welfare Silver Prize Band
- See: Rossington Colliery Band
- Rossington Main Colliery Welfare Band
- See: Rossington Colliery Band
- Rosslyn Hill Brass Band (Hampstead)
- Founded as early as 1866, played on summer Saturday evenings on Hampstead Heath in the 1880s/90s
- Rotherham Borough Band
- Active in 1892, the 1900s and 1926
- Rotherham Main Brass Band
- Active between 1905-1915
- Rotherham Temperance Band
- Active in 1897, and won the quickstep march contest held in Doncaster, as part of the Agricultural Show at the Racecourse, on 30 June 1898 (yielding the test piece and own choice contests to Besses and Black Dyke Bands)
- Rotherham Town Band
- Active in the 1980s. Merged with the Whiston Brass Band in 1989.
- Rothwell Model Band
- See: Rothwell Old Band
- Rothwell Old Band
- Originally Rothwell Model Band until 1881, it was still active in the 1960s
- Rough Lea Colliery Band (Hunwick)
- Formed in the 1890s and still active in 1915
- Rowlands Gill Band (near Newcastle)
- Probably associated with the Lilley Drift mine at this village. Formed in the 1900s.
- Rowsham Brass Band
- Active in the 1920s. A successor band was formed in 1999, active in the local community playing at fetes, garden parties and the like.
- Royal Asylum for the Blind Brass Band (Glasgow)
- Active in 1908, based at 100 Castle Street, Glasgow. Still active in 1928, conducted by Thomas Scott
- Royal Blind Asylum Band (Edinburgh)
- Active in the 1940s/1950s. Probably folded in the 1960s.
- Royal Doulton Band
- Formerly known as the North Staffordshire Concert Band (to 1973), it disbanded in 1995
- Royal Earlswood Hospital Brass Band (Redhill)
- Active in 1885 - a list exists of members of the brass band (surnames and instruments) with a note that they are to be paid £2 per annum in addition to their ordinary wages. Also known as the Royal Earlswood Hospital Patient's Band
- Royal Eastern Counties Asylum Band
- See: Band of the Royal Eastern Counties Asylum
- Royal Engineers (Chorlton-cum-Hardy) Band
- Active in the 1930s
- Royal George Brass Band (Oldham)
- Active in 1965
- Royal Gloucestershire Hussars (T.A.) Band
- Competed in the 1962 West of England Regional Championships (4th Section), conducted by E. Hopkins
- Royal Leamington Spa Silver Band
- Formed around the end of 1954, when the Kenilworth Town Band folded and some of its players set up this band. Around 1957 the remaining members of Cubbington Silver Band amalgamated with the band, together with some members from the Bishops Itchington Imperial Band. It went into decline from 1960 and ceased as a band in 1972. A successor band was formed a year later.
- Royal Naval Volunteer Band (Bristol Division)
- Royal Navy Portsmouth Barracks Band
- Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s. Still active in 1947. Also known as the Portsmouth Blue Jackets Band
- Royal Ordnance Factory Social Association (Chorley) Band
- Competed in the First Annual Brass Band Contest organised by Wigan Borough Prize Band in 1943 (conducted by W. Haydock).
- Royal Spa Band (Leamington)
- See Royal Leamington Spa Silver Band
- Royal Tunbridge Wells and District Federation Band
- Active in 1930
- Royal Vaynol Brass Band
- Active in 1884, when it won first prize in the Festiniog Eisteddfod brass band contest.
- Royston Colliery Prize Band
- Active in the 1900s
- Royston Drift Mine Band
- Active in 1978
- Royston New Monckton Colliery Institute Band (South Yorkshire)
- Active in the 1920s to 1960s. Active in 1962, when it competed in the Senior Trophy, conducted by J Armstrong.
- Royston Silver Band
- Active in the 1940s
- Royston Subscription Band
- Active in the 1930s
- Royton Brass Band (Oldham)
- Active in 1900
- Royton Prize Band (Oldham)
- Active in 1932
- Royton Public Prize Brass Band
- See: Royton Brass Band
- Ruardean Village Band (Gloucestershire)
- Formed around 1900, reformed in 1945 after the War and disbanded 1959-60. Band and choir contests were held in the village from before 1910 until the late 1970s.
- Ruddington Prize Silver Band (Nottinghamshire)
- Active around 1890s, 1900s
- Rudgwick Band
- Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s
- Rufford Brass Band (Lancashire)
- The band came into existance in the late part of the nineteenth centuary as Rufford Temperance Band and survived until the early 1950s. At the turn of the 20th certury the band rehearsed in the Hesketh Arms, which probably explaines the loss of the 'Temperance' part of their name! Photographs show the band leading such events as the village Summer Gala (1910) and the Annual Rufford Tea Party (1930s). In 1911 the Bandmaster was James Southworth, in 1919 it was Tom Salthouse and at its demise it was Harry Draper.
- Rufford Colliery Band
- Rufford Temperance Band
- See: Rufford Brass Band
- Rugby Steam Sheds Band
- Active in 1912 and 1936
- Rugby Steam Sheds Prize Band
- See: Rugby Steam Sheds Band
- Rugby Town Band
- Active in 1897. Was entered in the Overseal Brass Band Contest in 1921, under conductor Roscoe Walters, but withdrew without playing. Played at the Rugby Police Charity Sports Day, Clifton Road, Rugby, on 17th September 1921. Competed in the Crystal Palace Championships in the 1930s.
- Runcorn Harmonic Band (Cheshire)
- Active in the 1860s
- Runcorn Pioneer Band
- See: Runcorn Pioneer Prize Band
- Runcorn Pioneer Prize Band (Cheshire)
- Active shortly after WW1 when the band took part in the Runcorn Festival which was held to raise funds for the hospital. Still active in 1933
- Runcorn Silver Band
- Active in the 1930s
- Runcorn Volunteers Band
- Active in 1883
- Runnymede Brass
- Originally a breakaway group from Egham Band in the 70's, they achieved some successes with David Baker then David Lancaster at the helm, reaching the top three in the first section London Area Contest in 1995. The band then broke up and the brief emergence of Thames Brass from the ashes was also, sadly, short lived.
- Rush Green Band (Essex)
- Rushden Colliery Band
- Active in 1953
- Ruskington Band (Lincolnshire)
- Ruston & Hornsby Band
- Active in 1952. Ruston & Hornsby Ltd. were engine builders and boilermakers
- Rutherglen Burgh Band (Scotland)
- Active in 1905 through 1933. John Keith was a member during that period.
- Ruthin Borough Band
- Active in 1933 - probably the same as Ruthin Town Band
- Ruthin Town Band
- Active in 1914, and folded around 1958. The band was officially disbanded by the Ruthin Town Council in 1962 when it was resolved that all instruments etc., be donated to the Brynhyfryd School, Ruthin for the benefit/use of its pupils.
- Rutland Mills Band (Wakefield)
- Founded in 1874
- Rutland Police Band
- Ryburn & Blackburn Valley Band
- Active in the 1980s
- Ryburn Brass Band
- Active in 1988
- Rye Hill Mission Band (Slaley)
- Active in the 1900s
- Rye Town Band
- Took part in the Royal Tunbridge Wells & District Band Federation 27th Annual Band Festival (4th Section), 14th May 1955, gaining 1st place and £10 and the Wimshurst Challenge Cup. Playing The Chieftain by J.A. Greenwood and adjudicated by Harry Mortimer
- Ryde A.T.C. Band
- Competed in the 2nd Annual Open Brass Band Festival at the Wesley Central Hall, Portsmouth (organised by the Portsmouth City Fire Brigade Prize Band), on Saturday 16th September 1950.
- Ryhill & Havercroft Band (Yorkshire)
- Active in the 1970s
- Ryhill Silver Prize Band (South Yorkshire)
- Active in the 1950s. Competed in the Junior Cup in 1962, conducted by F.T. Smith.
- Ryhope Colliery Band (1)
- Active in 1883 and 1898, but probably folded before or during WW1.
- Ryhope Colliery Band (2)
- Formed in 1921. In the 1980s changed its name for a period to Echo Ryhope Colliery Band with sponsorship from the Sunderland Echo newspaper. It had folded by 2000.
- Rylstone Band (Isle of Wight)
- See: Shanklin Town Band
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