And to remind you of just how huge they’ve been in South Tyneside’s history, here are 17 reminders of bands through the decades.
From Hebburn Heralds to Fellgate Falcons and South Shields Squadronnaires to Simonside Mariners , we’ve got them all.
Take a peak and let us know which of these scenes bring back memories.
5. Hebburn Crusaders
Hebburn Crusaders were showing off their new banner in a 1972 carnival procession. Does this bring back memories? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
6. Parading in Jarrow in 1970
Jazz bands on parade as they march past Jarrow Town Hall in September 1970. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Awesome at four years old
Ian Sanderson from Cleadon Marines Jazz Band was only four when he was pictured on the march in 1975. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
8. South Shields Blue Stars in 1979
The Blue Stars from South Shields were pictured during a 1979 display with Easington Colliery in the background. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: npgz