+ Diggle Band

‘A traditional amateur English Pennine village brass band consisting of 25 players, 2 percussionists and a conductor. Diggle Band’s revival has been remarkable. From reforming in 1996, the band has risen from a first place in the 4th section in their first ever appearance at the NW championship in 2000, up through the 3rd, 2nd and 1st section - qualifying a total of three times for the National finals, crowned National champions once (3rd section) - to gaining promotion to the Championship section in 2015. The band regularly performs music from a wide repertoire in concerts both locally and nationally and also takes part in a number of brass band competitions each year.’