Besses o' th' Barn Band

26/08/2026

🎨 Art, Community and Supporting
Besses o’ th’ Barn Brass Band 🎺
History of Besses o' th' Barn Band

We’re delighted to be hosting Art in Whitefield’s “Art on a Postcard” Exhibition here at Besses o’ th’ Barn Brass Band Club.

Art in Whitefield

If you’re looking for something a little different, why not come along and browse a wonderful collection of original artwork created by talented local artists? Every piece is displayed on a postcard-sized canvas, making art accessible, affordable and easy to take home.

The best part?

Every artwork is just £30, with the proceeds shared as follows:
🎨 £20 to the artist
🎺 £5 to Besses o’ th’ Barn Brass Band
🖼️ £5 to Art in Whitefield

So every purchase not only supports local artists but also helps raise valuable funds for one of the world’s oldest brass bands, founded in 1818.

📍 Venue:
Besses o’ th’ Barn Brass Band Club
2 Moss Lane
Whitefield
M45 6HG
(Just a 6-minute walk from Whitefield Metrolink)

🗓️ Opening Night: Thursday 27 August, 5–8 pm

🗓️ Exhibition:
Friday 28 August – Thursday 3 September
Open daily 12 noon – 4 pm

Entry is FREE, so why not pop in, enjoy the exhibition and, if something catches your eye, take home an original piece of art while supporting both local creativity and Besses o’ th’ Barn Brass Band.

Please share this post and help us spread the word. We hope to see you there! 🎺🎨

10/08/2026

🌺 REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND – SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2026 🌺

Could your church host an evening of music and remembrance?

Besses o’ th’ Barn Band is inviting local churches to consider hosting us for a Remembrance Concert on Saturday evening, 7 November 2026.

Remembrance Sunday is an important moment in the life of our communities, but the evening before provides another opportunity to come together through music, reflection and remembrance.

As one of the country’s historic brass bands, founded in 1818, Besses can provide a programme combining stirring brass band music, familiar wartime melodies, reflective pieces and moments that allow us to remember those who served, sacrificed and continue to be affected by conflict.

For a church, it could also be a wonderful opportunity to open your doors to the wider community and welcome people who may not normally come through them.

We are therefore looking for a local church or community partner interested in hosting Besses o’ th’ Barn Band on:

📅 Saturday 7 November 2026 – Evening

If your church might be interested, please get in touch and we can discuss the possibilities.

📧 [email protected]

Please feel free to share this with your church, minister, leadership team or anyone who might be interested.

Music. Reflection. Community. Remembrance.

🌺 We will remember them.

Besses o’ th’ Barn Band – Founded 1818

10/08/2026

History of Besses o' th' Barn Band

🎺 A REMEMBRANCE CONCERT FOR YOUR CHURCH? 🎺

Saturday 7th November 2026

As Remembrance Sunday approaches, Besses o’ th’ Barn Band would love to work with a local church to create a special Saturday evening Remembrance Concert.

Founded in 1818, Besses has a proud history stretching back more than 200 years, and brass band music has long been part of the way our communities come together to remember.

We can offer an evening of music that is reflective, uplifting and appropriate for Remembrance weekend — remembering those who served, those who sacrificed, and the families and communities whose lives were changed by conflict.

It could also be an opportunity for your church to open its doors to the wider community and welcome people who might not normally attend.

📅 Saturday 7th November 2026
🎺 Besses o’ th’ Barn Band
⛪ We are currently looking for a church interested in hosting the concert.

We are based in M45 6HG

If your church would like to discuss the possibility, please get in touch:

📧 [email protected]

Please feel free to share this with your church, minister, leadership team or anyone locally who may be interested.

Music. Community. Remembrance.

16/06/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Mark Blakeson,
Karola Gaede Franklyn

01/06/2026

Poem for Besses o' th' Barn Band

24/05/2026

Besses o’ th’ Barn are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Les Webb.

Our thoughts are with Les's family and friends, and everyone at Golborne Band at this very sad time.

29/03/2026

https://youtu.be/BBt0ex1uxN8

Phil Shaw passed away 27th March 2026. This Tribute comprises:Heartbreaking words from Jackie, his wife of 44 Years who he met as a teenager through Brass Ba...