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 Brass Band and the Bodmin Band… (Cornish & Devon Post 6th July 1878)
1881: Altarnun Brass Band at Temperance Fete at Pensilva. (5 August 1881 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)
1887: Altarnun Brass Band played suitable airs… (1 July 1887 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)
1891: J Deacon, Altarnun Brass Band MD. (John Brush)
1893: Altarnun Brass Band at Agricultural Competition at Altarnun. (8 June 1893 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)
1894: Altarnun Brass Band at Agricultural Competition at Altarnun. (7 June 1894 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)
1895: Altarnun Brass Band active. (John Brush)
Closure date unknown.
Compiled by Tony Mansell (Bardh Kernow)
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