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North East Concert Band
appearing at
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
Beamish, Pelton, County Durham
Sunday 25th of August 201914:00 - 16:00
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Live Performance
Wind Band
The North East Concert Band is a 30+ strong community wind band which performs at a variety of different locations across the North East of England.
Probably one of the oldest bands of its kind in the country with its origin lost in history, the band is believed to have been formed by Lady Lambton from workers on the Lambton estate near Chester-le-Street well over 100 years ago. Earliest existing records referred to the registration of the Band as a Workmen's Club in 1893 under its old name The New Herrington Military Band. The word "military" refers to the combination of instruments, being woodwind and brass. This was and still is a unique combination to the North East, an area dominated by Brass Bands. Between the first and second world wars the band was recruited en bloc as The Regimental Band of the 8th Btn. DLI Territorial, and in these years it played a dual role both as a T A Band and as New Herrington Military Band. In 1936 an agreement was signed with New Herrington Colliery, that Mineworkers in the Colliery should contribute 1d per week to band funds. In return the Band would represent the Colliery at Durham Miners Gala, May Day and other Labour Party celebrations. This agreement was terminated in 1971 when the colliery withdrew its support.
On the 25th September 1972 the name of the band was changed to 'The North East Show Band', rehearsing every Sunday morning at the White Lion Hotel, Houghton-le-Spring. On 19th July 1977at the request of Band members, the name of the Band was finally changed to 'The North East Concert Band'. Today the Band is established in Chester-le-Street Community Association and rehearses every Sunday evening at 7.00pm. Band funds are raised from engagements, donations and subscriptions from members who come from all parts of the North East.
The band rehearses in Chester-Le-Street Community Centre, Newcastle Bank, Chester-Le-Street every Sunday evening at 7.00pm - 9.00pm.
New members of any age are always welcome to come along.
The band can be booked for any occasion.
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, stands as a pivotal cultural institution for the region, operating as a registered charity dedicated to preserving and interpreting the industrial and social history of North East England. It functions as a dynamic hub for events, drawing a broad audience and significantly contributing to regional identity and economic vitality.
Within its meticulously recreated historical settings, visitors are immersed in distinct eras, from the 1820s to the 1950s. The air often carries the faint, evocative scent of coal smoke from the pit village, while the warmth emanating from the Edwardian bakery offers a tangible connection to past daily life. The atmosphere is one of active engagement, where the past is not merely observed but experienced.
Spanning 350 acres of County Durham countryside, the museum offers extensive grounds for exploration. Accessibility is a considered aspect, with dedicated parking, accessible transport options, and modern Changing Places facilities, though some authentic historical pathways retain their original, uneven surfaces. Numerous refreshment points, including traditional pubs and tea rooms, are available across the site.
Throughout the year, Beamish hosts a diverse programme of events designed to deepen engagement with the region's heritage. These include seasonal celebrations, large-scale transport gatherings, agricultural showcases, and commemorations of significant historical milestones, all presented within its living history framework.
Wind Band
Beamish Museum,
Beamish,
Pelton,
County Durham,
England,
DH9 0RG.
Normal Admission Charges Apply
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