Mereside Brass is a concert brass band based in Plumley, between Northwich & Knutsford in Cheshire; which is led by Musical Director Mike Phenton.  The band have performed all types of music around Cheshire from Arley Hall, Tatton Park,  Middlewich, Winsford , Buxton and Chatsworth House.  The bands repertoire varies from classical and traditional brass right up to modern musicals and pop.  The band is made up of many talented musicians from all over the Cheshire area who have extensive brass and musical backgrounds. 

Musical Director, Mike Phenton, and the rest of the band Management Team have kept a constant eye on the prime objectives for which this band was established:

•     To provide a pleasant forum in which to create varied music to a high standard

•     To concentrate on providing concert music around the North West

•     To provide a training-ground for suitably qualified younger players

In 2003 the Band was awarded an initial grant from the Manchester Airport Community Fund for the purchase of printed music & stands. In addition the JPD Group offered ongoing sponsorship. This co-operation has blossomed with the Band performing at many of their prestigious company functions.  In 2005 as recognition of their success Manchester Airport awarded the band with a second grant for bannerettes and more music.

Since the bands formation in 2002 they have played all over the North West and on the back of this success have continually secured a very busy and varied calendar for 2007. 

At the beginning of 2007 Richard Branson's new company Virgin Media was formed and Mereside Brass successfully secured a twelve month sponsorship deal which has enabled them to form a Training Band.

 

The band are looking forward to the new year where they are due to tour Germany in July.