The Vernon Building Society (Poynton) Brass Band is one of the North-West's premiere brass bands.

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Delighting audiences throughout the year with original and entertaining concert programmes, Vernon Building Society (Poynton) band are regular prize-winners at contests throughout the country. The band currently competes in the Second Section and are currently directed by Tom Hillary who developed his musical career in the United Kingdom.

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Recent highlights in the bands diary have included:

• Performing the World Premiere of The Anson. Composed by Jonathan Taylor, The Anson was commissioned by The Anson Engine Museum to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the internal combustion engine.

• Being the last ever brass band to record in the BBC's famous Studio 7 on Oxford Road with a performance that was broadcast on BBC Radio 2.

• Recording our most recent CD titled Dedication.

• Finishing 2nd in the National Championships (1st Section) in Cheltenham in September 2016.

• Finishing 3rd at Rochdale contest (2nd Section) in October 2024

• Winning the British Open, Senior Trophy in 2019 at Blackpool Winter Gardens playing Triumphant Rhapsody.

• Winning the best March at the Doctor Martin Contest and placing 2nd overall in 2019. 

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The Band rehearse twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday, 8.00pm to 10.00pm) at their own band room on Park Lane, Poynton.