1935 :

To an extensive range of engagements was added a venture which had not been undertaken since Wembley 1925, a full week at Morecambe from July 7th to 13th.

The "British Bandsman" of July 27th 1935 reported:

"Rothwell Temperance Band had a wonderful week at Morecambe every item was appreciated and encores were numerous for both the soloists and the Band. On the last night they had to give a special request programme. Mr A. Dyson, a splendid Baritone Vocalist, was a great help and Mr Harry Nuttall conducted with his usual ability. In addition he was called on to play several cornet solos."

The printed programme covering three performances every day lists 180 different items.

Ten years earlier the Crystal Palace Contest programme gave credit to Mr J Henry Iles for having organised concert tours by Champion Bands at home and abroad which resulted in seaside towns and city parks regularly engaging brass bands for public performances.

Among the instrumentalists engaged on various occasions, occurs the name of Harold Jackson - Black Dyke principal cornet who was featured as soloist in Rothwell's broadcast on August 19th (during long late coach trips home he got a reputation for being "able to sleep on a clothes line").

Chris Devenport, a trombonist of outstanding technique, was also engaged for special concerts at three guineas whilst at the other end of the scale lesser expenses are noted for "Fred" and "Ginger."

A good second prize of £20 plus a "special" of £2 10s 0d was won at Sheffield and the financial accounts indicated attendance at Belle Vue September Championship (A Northern Rhapsody, won by Black Dyke) but no visit to Crystal Palace.