Orangefield Flute Band

Orangefield Flute Band Registered Charity number: 103238

We are a part flute band from the townland of Ballinran, Kilkeel In 1995 they won Grade 2 at their first attempt.

Orangefield Flute Band was originally formed as a Lodge Band for LOL 564 and RBP 431. It began it's long history as a melody or first flute band in the townland of Ballinran on the outskirts of Kilkeel.The band met in the early days in 'Orangefield House', home of the Forsythe family until 1934 when the new Ballinran Orange Hall was opened. The band retains its original name till this day of 'Orangefield'. It was only in the 1950s under the baton of Mr Beddoe Hanna that the band started to take on playing simple part music. It was a gradual charge, as 1st and 2nd flutes were added, then 'F' flutes and bass. At this time the band were playing on a set of Crown AZ flutes (wooden) with A flat, D, F, E flat Bass as they were known. Beddoe Hanna was band master of the band for over 20 years until 1973. In the late 1980s, Samuel Newell became conductor and Orangefield took part in contests for the first time in the 1990s. The band competed in their first Flute Band Association of NI contest in 1990 in the Own Choice in Grade 4. To the delight of the members and supporters of the band they attained first place. In 1991 they repeated their performance at the same competition and again took first prize.In 1992 they entered their first major Ulster Hall (NIBA) contest in Grade 3, they won this for the next three years. In 1993 Orangefield changed flutes to the Boehm system which enabled the band to progress further. Alan Trimble is the current conductor of the band.

14/07/2026

Heres a couple of videos of us playing at the Twelfth in Ballymartin.

Well thats the Twelfth done for another year. Great day was had and the weather was brilliant. Well done to all today.
13/07/2026

Well thats the Twelfth done for another year. Great day was had and the weather was brilliant. Well done to all today.

13/07/2026

🇬🇧 Good morning all. Orangefield Flute Band would like to wish you all a glorious Twelfth of July. Enjoy the day...☀️ and don't forget the factor 50!☀️ 🇬🇧

12/07/2026

And here's another video playing No5 at the Hairtlan Festival in Kilkeel.

12/07/2026

Here's a wee video of us playing Legs Eleven at the Hairtlan Festival in Kilkeel yesterday.

Last night we attended the parade for Kilkeel Silver getting their new uniforms. Here is a clip of us playing Legs Eleve...
05/07/2026

Last night we attended the parade for Kilkeel Silver getting their new uniforms. Here is a clip of us playing Legs Eleven at that parade.

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Yesterday we attended the Pride Of Ballinran's parade in Kilkeel. Here's a clip of the band playing Step In Style and Le...
28/06/2026

Yesterday we attended the Pride Of Ballinran's parade in Kilkeel. Here's a clip of the band playing Step In Style and Legs Eleven

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Last night we made a wee trip round to attend Aughlisnafin Accordion Band 75th Anniversary Parade. Video of us playing M...
11/06/2026

Last night we made a wee trip round to attend Aughlisnafin Accordion Band 75th Anniversary Parade. Video of us playing Moore Street.

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16/05/2026

Wee clip of the band starting off playing Imperial Echoes at RSV's parade in Kilkeel tonight.

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MIGHTY turnout at our quiz night tonight!We hope you all enjoyed it.Thanks to all who attended, to all who provided buns...
08/04/2026

MIGHTY turnout at our quiz night tonight!

We hope you all enjoyed it.

Thanks to all who attended, to all who provided buns and prizes, all who helped tonight and to our quizmaster Sandra. It's all very much appreciated!

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