The band today
A harmony of innovation
and tradition.
Founded by employees at the Fairey Aviation Works in 1937, the band remains rooted in Stockport and committed to the highest level of music-making.
Established 1937
One of the most successful contesting bands in the world.
Fairey has won every elite event on the brass-band calendar, including the National Championships nine times and the British Open sixteen times.
That competitive history sits alongside a drive to bring brass music to new audiences: from Acid Brass and theatre collaborations to broadcast performances and live family film.
16British Open titles
09National titles
01European title
89Years of Fairey in 2026