Records indicate that a brass band has been in existence in the East Renfrewshire town of Barrhead as long ago as 1819. Initially named the Levern Instrumental band, Barrhead has also been known as Barrhead Instrumental Band, Barrhead Silver Band, Barrhead and District Band and as it is now, Barrhead Burgh Band

The band enjoyed a number of contest successes in the mid 60’s including winning the 1964 4th Section and the 1967 3rd Section at the Scottish Championships but undoubtedly the most successful period to date was in the 1990’s when they went from 4th to 1st Section in only 5 years. In doing so they achieved numerous contest wins and accolades. These include the 3rd Section Scottish Championship title in 1995, SBBA Band of the Year in 1995, Best 2nd Section Band at the 1996 Carnegie Trust, Strathclyde Charities and Land O’Burns contests as well as 2nd Section Runners-Up at the 1996 Scottish Championships

In 1994 the band travelled overseas for the first time undertaking a concert tour of Germany followed by a second tour in 1999 to Belgium and Holland

2004 saw the band achieving numerous successes under the baton of Brian Keachie, including winning the 2nd Section at the Scottish Championships, winning the 2nd Section at the Carnegie Trust Contest, winning the West of Scotland Championships, achieving 3rd Place at the British National Championships (2nd Section) and being awarded the title of Scottish Brass Band Association Band of the Year 2004

In 2005, and with Chris Bradley as Musical Director, Barrhead Burgh Band has returned to the 2nd Section. After a packed schedule of concerts, marches and gala days; September saw the band taking 3rd Place at Brass in the Park open contest, as well as being awarded Best Overall Band, Best Second Section Band and Best Bass Section at the Scottish Borders Contest in November.