The history of The Wigston Brass Band can be traced back to the late nineteenth century, when it was originally founded as 'The Wesleyan Mission Band'. In 1902, the band changed its name to 'The Wigston Temperance Band' under the baton of a local musical shop owner, Charlie Moore. Charlie continued to conduct the band throughout a significant period of the band's development, which included many appearances at some of the country's most prestigious venues including The Crystal Palace and Belle Vue Halls in Manchester.  In the 1950s Charlie passed the baton to his son Ted, who continued the family tradition by taking the band to many contests including the National Finals on several occasions.  You can see some of the early success the band enjoyed in the results table below.

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Location:     Wigston, Midlands, UK

Founded:     January 1, 1862

Member:     Musical director: Adrian (Harry) Harvey

                    Cornets - Fiona Harvey • Greg Morgan • Jasper Dommett • Richard Cregan 

                     • Josie Denning

                     Christine Sweetapple • Gail Denning • Claire Morgan • Sally Bull • Lee Harris

                     Horns - Esther Harbour • Karen Alderton • Colette Hill • Lowell Pinn • Janet Dimond

                     Baritones - Marie-Claire Gibbs • Ivor Bull • Roy Down

                     Trombones - Christopher Holland • Gemma Jones • Martin Cordy

                     Euphoniums - Hilary Costa • Nick Alderton

                     Basses - Steve Belli • Adrian Harris • Harold Curtis • Graham Pollard

                     Percussion - Tom Clemo •  Jerome Blackburn • Jenny Campbell