Wire Brass

The band’s stunning performance of Masquerade at this years Scottish Open Contest can be heard in the Video/Audio section of this section (or can you can go straight to the page by clicking HERE).

As previously reported, 2009 has been an incredible year for the band both in terms of contest results AND relationships. As the year draws to a close we are pleased to announce yet another engagement involving 2 band players. During a christmas trip to New York cornet player James Hatton proposed to percussionist Nikki Andrews. Congratulations to both players and best wishes for a long and happy marriage together. They are the 7th and 8th band members to announce their engagement or get married during 2009. The band currently has vacancies for Solo Trombone and Bass Trombone players and their are only 3 single females and 4 single males in the band – so hurry up before you miss out !!!

There is better way to get in the mood for Xmas than to come along and listen to Wire Brass and Warrington Male Voice Choir on Friday December 18th and Saturday December 19th. Both groups will be performing some fun and traditional seasonal music, and it only costs £10 ! Wire Brass will be performing two new compositions written by members of the band Adam Taylor and James Hatton.

The events will take place at The Parr Hall in central Warrington – tickets available from the ticket hotline on 01606 42181

Be there – or miss out on a night to remember!

Band Xmas Pissup Party – Vodka Revolution – Manchester December 5th 2009

Ho Ho Ho ! What a celebration !

Band Baritone player Maz, organised a Christmas party to celebrate a fantastic year for Bactiguard Wire Brass. The ‘event’ took place at Vodka Revolution in Manchester and the band very kindly paid for a mini-bus and taxi’s so everyone could have a drink and get back home safely – and boy did we take advantage of the service.

The party got underway at 7pm with all drinks pre-ordered and ready for us when we arrived. Everyone (well, almost everyone) had brought a ‘secret santa’ present costing no more than £5 which were handed out at random to all players. Stuart received a small cock, (how appropriate – it’s the first chick he’s played with for a very long time!) and Mike Jones came over all excited when he opened what he thought was a naughty sex toy – only to find it was a miniature lava lamp. (sorry Nikki)

After a few hours of fun, frolics and festive beverages the party continued at a local curry house. What a great night – thanks Maz!

Pictures from the event can be seen below set to music ir can be viewed HERE in a regular gallery.

Enjoy !

It was only 10 months ago that the band were fighting for it’s Championship Section status at the area championships in Blackpool. A 6th place was needed to remain in the ‘top flight’ of banding, but the band produced a performance to remember and finished a stunning 4th. Many people thought it would be a struggle for the band to compete on equal terms this year in the top section, but the results the band and musical director have achieved have firmly established us as “a band to be feared” following a series of results that have been very impressive. Bring on 2010 !!

I have created a short video showing highlights of the past year.