Northumberland Weddings
Northumberland is made for a brass band wedding. The sound fills a village church, carries across a castle lawn and gives your guests a welcome they will remember.
Backworth Colliery Band was formed in 1886 among the pits of the Northumberland coalfield, and still travels the county for shows, galas and celebrations. In July 2007 fifteen of its players welcomed the guests at a private wedding at Bamburgh Castle.
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Bamburgh Castle, July 2007. The band was asked to play outside the castle before and after a private wedding, and to sound a fanfare. The Musical Director met the bride’s family to choose the music, and fifteen players made the trip: Geordie favourites to welcome the guests before the ceremony, more upbeat music afterwards, and a fanfare from the cornet section.
Across the county, the band has played the Glendale, Allendale, Slaley and Warkworth shows, the Hexham bandstand and the Bedlington Festival. See more of the band in Northumberland.
Every booking is priced individually, depending on the event, the location, the music and the number of players. The band is amateur and self-funding, so every fee goes back into instruments, music and the Training Band. Tell us about your event through the enquiry form and we will come back to you with a quote.
Yes. The band has played at Bamburgh Castle and at shows from Glendale to Allendale. Tell us where your wedding is when you get in touch.
Yes. Brass carries well outdoors, and the band plays outside at shows, galas and parades. If rain is likely, the players will need some cover for themselves and their music.
Around ten players suit most churches and smaller venues. Fifteen played outside Bamburgh Castle, and the full band, around 25 players, suits a large outdoor celebration. Tell us about your venue and we will suggest a line-up.
Yes. Tell us what you would like for the entrance, the signing of the register and the walk out. If you have a special piece in mind, ask: the band has arranged music specially for couples before.
No. A brass band plays without amplification, so we just need space for the players to sit or stand.
As soon as you have a date. Summer Saturdays are busy for weddings and for the band, with shows, galas and contests, so the earlier you get in touch, the better the chance that we are free.
