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Brea is a village in Cornwall between the towns of Camborne and Redruth 1875-1881: Brea Independent Brass Band active. (John Brush) Brea Independent Brass Band presumably disbanded or evolved into the 1884 band. 1884: Brea Brass Band formed by John Harris. (John Brush) 1884: John Harris, Brea Band MD.
- 13 April 2020
1838 – 28th June: Blackwater Musical Band played at Redruth for the coronation of Queen Victoria. (Still Blawin’) “I have forgotten many thangs, but not my first appearance in public. It was a notable day, the day when Queen Victoria was crowned. Blackwater and one or two of the adjoining
- 13 April 2020
1864 circa: Altarnun Brass Band formed. (John Brush) 1866: Altarnun Brass Band first recorded engagement was at the Altarnun Friendly Society procession. (John Brush) 1870s late to 1891: G Clifford, Altarnun Brass Band MD who was also conducting the Launceston Volunteer Band. (John Brush) 1878: Headed by the Altarnun
- 13 April 2020

