And to remind you of just how huge they have been in Hartlepool and East Durham’s history, here are 9 reminders of bands through the decades.
From Brierton to Blackhall and West View to Peterlee, we have got them all.
Take a peak and let us know which of these scenes bring back memories.
1. Wonderful in West View
On parade at the Headland Carnival in the 1980s. It's the West View Headlanders. Photo: hm
2. Hartlepool Zodiacs
The Hartlepool Zodiacs Jazz Band pose for a picture before the Great Britain Jazz Band Championships held in the Borough Hall in 2012. Photo: FRANK REID
3. Hartlepool Flamingos
Sixteen years have passed since this photo of the Hartlepool Flamingos was taken. Photo: TR
4. Blackhall Sovereigners
The smartly dressed Sovereigners from Blackhall look fantastic in 2003. Photo: DW
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