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.
9. Hebburn Crusaders in 1971
Drummers of Hebburn Crusaders were in the picture in 1971. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
10. Back to 1973
Hebburn Franconians Juvenile Jazz Band is pictured in this scene from 46 years ago. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
11. Marsden Jazz Band in the picture
In September 1978, members of Marsden Jazz Band handed over a cheque to Miss Jean Wright, supervisor of the John Wright Centre to go towards the centre's fund. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
12. Simonside Mariners
Who remembers this view of the Simonside Mariners' Juvenile Jazz Band members from 1971? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette