Bolton based Eagley Band was formed in 1850 and is one of the oldest, but most modern, brass bands in the World. Founded within Bolton’s Eagley Mills on the north side of the town, the band was known as Eagley Mills Band for over 120 years until 1971 when sadly the mills closed down and the band became known simply as Eagley Band. Now a registered UK charity (No.1181741), the Eagley musicians have already achieved over half a century of music making since the mills closed and the band has enjoyed many competition, concert and broadcasting highlights, the most recent of which came just months ago in November 2023 when it was asked to perform at the Bolton Wanderers FC stadium to welcome home local celebrity Vernon Kay for BBC Children In Need.

We are a friendly and social band and always welcome players, whether you’re thinking of coming regularly or just want to come along for a blow. This website contains comprehensive information about the band – past, present and future – as well as listing all our events and engagements.

If you would like to book the band please get in touch via our contact page.