Celebration Concert

Join us at St Thomas Church, Ashton-in-Makerfield on June 23rd at 7pm for a Celebration Concert to mark 125 years of the Salvation Army in Ashton-in-Makerfield and 200 years of Besses o' th' Barn Band.

Tickets £10  available from Band members and The Salvation Army
All profits in aid of The Salvation Army Big Collection

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Upcoming Concerts

Want to see Besses in concert?
Here are our latest bookings:

Saturday 23rd June, 7pm
Celebration Concert
To mark 125 years of the Salvation Army in Ashton-in-Makerfield and 200 years of Besses o' th' Barn Band
St Thomas Church, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN 4 9PL
Tickets available from Band members or the Salvation Army
For info email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Sunday 1st July, 2-4pm
Brass in the Park
Victoria Park, Burnley
Queen Victoria Road, BB10 3LB
Free entry

Sunday 26th August, 3-5pm
Afternoon Concert
Ring o' Bells Pub,
Church Lane, Marple SK6 7AY

Sunday 30th September, 8pm
Evening Concert
Boarshurst Band Club,
Greenfield, Oldham

If you would like any further information or to book the band for your event please contact us.

Latest Vacancies

We are looking to fill the last few empty seats in the band.
All players are welcome, but we have permanent positions available for the following:

Cornet (position flexible)

2nd Horn

B-Flat Bass

Please contact Chairman Barrie Chappell on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information.

Rehearsals are every Tuesday and Thursday 8-10pm.