Dobcross Silver Band

Dobcross Silver are delighted to announce 6 new recruits in 2026, adding to a great combination of youth and experience. 

Roy Waite – Principal Cornet.

Roy brings a great wealth of experience both playing and in his leadership qualities and already has been instrumental in bringing together a stronger cornet section.

Brad Kaye – 2nd Baritone.

Brad Joins us, formerly of the Slaithwaite Band, completing our already established Euphonium/Baritone line

Drew Hudson – Timps and percussion.

Drew joins from Slaithwaite band and adds strength to a permanent percussion section now. 

Jayne Kaye – Tuned percussion.

Jayne, formerly of Slaithwaite Band completes our percussion lineup of a team of 3!

Liam Ashton (17) – Eb Bass

Liam, a member of the Wardle Academy Band,  joins on Eb to complete our settled section.  

Freddie Pooley (14) – Repiano Cornet

Freddie, formerly of the Dobcross Youth Band takes up the Repiano Cornet seat and has settled well to lead the back row section.

Our MD, Jason M Smith said of the recent additions:

“I am delighted that, yet again, we have continued to recruit well, adding strong, experienced players to the band. We have also recruited promising young talent which highlights the importance of future legacy at the band and ensures we remain progressive.

It is rare to have a full band in these modern times and having a full contingent now, including a full percussion section, is very pleasing.

The future looks very bright indeed!”

We’re pleased to announce that Dobcross Silver Band will be performing at Playhouse 2, Shaw on Friday 16th October at 8.00pm.

Join us for what promises to be a fantastic evening of brass band music in the intimate surroundings of Playhouse 2.

Tickets are £10.00 and will be available from 17th August, either online or from A Shaw Thing, Market Street.

We’d love to see you there, so get the date in your diary and come along for a great evening of live music.

Friday 16th October | 8.00pm | Playhouse 2, Shaw | Tickets £10

The Dobcross Silver Band was delighted and honoured to be invited to perform at the Oldham MBC Mayoral Sunday Service at Oldham Parish Church on Sunday 20th September.

The service marked a very special occasion as local Saddleworth councillor Pam Byrne was sworn in as the new Mayor of Oldham.

It was a privilege for the band to be part of such an important civic event and to provide the music for the service. We were proud to represent Dobcross and the wider Saddleworth community on such a memorable day.

Dobcross Silver Band is proud to announce the launch of its brand‑new official website, dobcrossband.uk, marking an exciting step forward in how the band connects with supporters, players, and the wider brass band community.

The redesigned site offers a fresh, modern look with improved navigation, clearer information, and a more engaging experience for visitors. Whether you’re looking for upcoming events, band news, player opportunities, or details about the band’s history and achievements, the new website brings everything together in one easy‑to‑use place.

The website will serve as the central hub for:

Dobcross Silver Band invites supporters, local residents, and brass band enthusiasts to explore the new site and discover everything the band has to offer.

Visit the new website at dobcrossband.uk and follow the band on social media for updates, performances, and future announcements.

Join us for an afternoon of fantastic music from movies and musicals across the decades. It promises to be a fun, entertaining showcase from your very own Dobcross Silver Band!

Join us for a fantastic afternoon of music as The Middleton Band, takes to the stage at the award winning Dobcross Band Club….hosted as always by the reigning 3rd Section National Champions of Great Britain, The Dobcross Silver Band, its set to be a brilliant afternoon!

Be sure to book your seats in advance!

Why not come along and listen to our annual Brass on the Grass free concert, at 2pm on Sunday 19th July at the Church Fields in Dobcross….If the weather isn’t kind to us, then the concert will be held in the band club instead.

It would be amazing to see as many as you as possible for what promises to be a great afternoons entertainment as always with The Dobcross Silver Band!

Joining and using Easyfundraising is really simple and easy – click on the link below to find out more information on how you can help to generate much needed funds for the band just by shopping online at places like Ebay etc!

Every amount, no matter how little, all add up to help with the running of the band!

How it Works | Easyfundraising

There has been a new addition to the archive section of the Media page – Sounds of Silver from 2003 (MD Dennis Hadfield)

To listen to the tracks, then click on the link at the bottom of the Media Page and it will take you to YouTube Music.