A little bit about the band . . . . .

Nantwich and District Band was formed in 1983 as a reformation of the Nantwich Town Band which folded in 1939. Although initially a brass band, lack of players led to the band accepting woodwind players into the organisation. Since the early days when a rehearsal constituted of just six players, the band has grown and sees a constant stream of new faces enter into its Brookfield Hall home. At present membership stands steadily in the high thirties, with a healthy mix of youth and experience. 

Although largely a concert band, during its existence the band has dipped its toes into the contest world, with a fair degree of success. The Macclesfield Music Festival and the Cheshire Music Festival were won by the band in 1989. Other prizes include a joint second in the Buxton Festival, again in the late 80's. Over the more recent years the band has become particularly prolific in the concert arena, which has led to a decrease in the number of contest's entered.

The new millennium has seen a resurgence sweep through the band. Forward thinking former conductors such as Andrea Stretton have paved the way for our current musical director Stewart Thompson, seeing a huge change in band fortunes. CD's and tours are just two of the many initiatives the band have forged over the past couple of years or so. 'Bandology' was recorded in February 2003 and was a real favourite with the public, with high sales lasting all year long. April 2004 saw the band travel to Germany to take in a weekend long concert tour, the first time the band has ever left these shores. Another recording was undertaken this year and is currently in the final stages of editing.

The committee is currently considering the viability of another weekend concert tour, this time to our twin town in Germany, Bischofsheim, which we are looking to undertake next year.

Some of the band landmarks,important dates and achievements are listed below: