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Jimmy Kelly Memorial Concert
29th April 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
We are delighted to announce we will holding a memorial concert for the late, great Jimmy Kelly at Fulwell Methodist Church on 29th April, alongside special guest Jim Hayes. Tickets available through the band (via the number above or please send us a DM) or on the door. There will be refreshments and a raffle, and all are welcome to join us in remembering Jimmy. ALL proceeds from the evening will be going to @diabetesuk. If you are unable to join us but would like to donate to Diabetes UK, there is a fundraiser link in our Instagram bio 
Jimmy Kelly was an outstanding flugel player and had been prominent in brass bands in the region for most of his adult life. He’s played with Hylton Lodge Colliery Band, Durham County Police Band, Silksworth Band, Murton Colliery Band and Dunston Silver Band. He was a simply amazing player but very humble with it. He was always very generous with his time and talents and would help younger players with tips and techniques to help improve their playing. Jim Hayes, our soloist at our concert, modelled his sound on Jimmy’s.
Jimmy joined DSB and played at the Areas with us in March 2007, as well as taking part in many contests with the band, winning many soloist prizes. The memorable Ripon Contest, where he played The Folks that Lived on the Hill in 2009 gave rise to the strapline coined by the band – There’s only one Jimmy Kelly – a small fact his son, also James (jimmy) disputes!
Jimmy retired from playing with the band around the end of 2013, but continued to attend as many of our concerts as he was able to following his retirement, continuing to be a big supporter of the band and was occasionally known to help the front row with Christmas Carols during our Castletown concerts.
Following illness Jimmy sadly passed away in June 2021 and we miss him dearly.