​Ferryhill Town Band is proud to announce a move to a new base in Bishop Auckland. This exciting transition is made possible through the generous support of The Auckland Project, marking a new chapter for the brass band.

For years, Ferryhill Town Band has represented the community in contests and concerts across the North East. The move to Bishop Auckland secures a sustainable future for the band, providing them with high-quality facilities to rehearse, grow, and continue their tradition of musical excellence.

With the support of The Auckland Project—a regeneration charity dedicated to revitalising Bishop Auckland through art, history, and culture—highlights a shared commitment to community enrichment. By bringing one of the area’s brass bands into the heart of Bishop Auckland, the collaboration aims to breathe new musical life into the town’s cultural calendar.

Andrew Potts, Band Manager of Ferryhill Town Band, said

We are absolutely delighted to call Bishop Auckland our new home. Finding a suitable space that accommodates a full brass band is always a challenge, and the support from The Auckland Project has been incredible. While we are proud of our Ferryhill roots, this move offers us the facilities we need to thrive and allows us to bring our music to a wider audience in Bishop Auckland and surrounding areas.

The band are currently hard at work preparing for their highly anticipated return to the North of England Brass Band Championships this March. Following a successful 2025 season—which saw them crowned North of England Champions in the Second Section and subsequently clinch an impressive fourth place at the National Finals—the band has been promoted to the First Section for the 2026 campaign. They will take the stage at the Gala Theatre in Durham on Saturday 21st March, where they will test their mettle against the region's finest by performing the challenging First Section set work, Variations on Was Lebet by Andrew Wainwright.

For more information on the band, upcoming concerts, or recruitment, please visit www.ferryhilltownband.org.uk