Stewart Watson, the founder of the Bon-Accord Silver Band, was awarded the MBE by Her Majesty The Queen in the 1996 Birthday Honours List for his service to music in the North East of Scotland.  However he was unable to collect his award due to a sudden illness from which he unfortunately did not recover.  Aberdeen's Man-O-Brass is still a character to be found in the hearts of many of the Bon-Accord Silver Band members.

 

In 2010 The Bon-Accord Silver Band will represent Scotland at the European Brass Band Championships in Linz, Austria. It is the first time in our 47 year history that we have been invited to the contest. The band will be up against some world-class opposition including the mighty Black Dyke Band. The total cost of the trip is currently being divided between those who play in the band but we hope to reduce the amount as much as possible through various fundraising efforts.

 

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