BM&W an entertainment brass band from the Derbyshire Dales

About us

The BM&W Brass Band is a friendly non-registered community band, formed in 1964 from three local bands; Brassington Silver Prize Band, Middleton Victoria Silver Band and Wirksworth Silver Prize Band.

We play a fun and eclectic range of music from traditional to contemporary pieces. The band enjoys a sensible mix of engagements throughout the year including our own themed concerts.

Hire us

We are available as a full band or ensemble for indoor and outdoor events throughout the year. This includes concerts, fetes, garden parties, formal engagements, celebrations.

For our availability and our fees, please use the the form on the contact us page.

Join us

We welcome players of any age, all abilities, and any instrument. Instruments can be provided where available.

Specific vacancies can be found on our vacancies page.

We rehearse each Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9.00 at The Maltings, Wirksworth.

Please contact us if interested.