Welcome to the City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Brass Band. We are a unique organisation in brass banding in Wales with five different bands based in the vibrant and beautiful city of Cardiff. We are friendly and active organisation whose aim is to make music, lifelong friends and help keep brass banding alive in Wales. Our…
The band was formed in 1965 as the Coventry School of Music Youth Brass Band by Len Pepper, then Principal Trumpet at the Coventry Theatre who taught around city schools. By 1975 it had risen through the rankings of brass banding winning the Grand Shield at Belle Vue Manchester and competing in the British Open…
Established in the 1900’s in the rural market town on the gateway to Shropshire, Cleobury Mortimer Concert Brass continues to entertain audiences and create music, while keeping a keen competitive edge. After returning to the competition circuit in 2011, CMCB has made waves, qualifying for the Finals of the National Championship of Great Britain five…
Dunchurch Band is a West Midlands traditional village brass band that has been making music and entertaining audiences in and around Dunchurch in Warwickshire for the past 112 years. The band was formed in 1911 and gave its first performance in 1912. The band enjoys performing at a variety of concerts and events throughout the year…
Halesowen Brass Band was formed in 1987 to bring brass banding back to Halesowen. Today, there are players of all abilities – some experienced, and some new to brass banding, but all enjoying making music together. New members are always welcome. The band is a registered charity and is entirely self supporting. We play at…
Langley Band is one of the oldest brass bands in the Midlands and were founded in 1878. The band has around 30 musicians, mainly from the Midlands region. We have built up an enviable reputation for providing quality musical entertainment and are kept busy entertaining audiences throughout the year regularly giving concerts in our local…
Malvern Hills District Brass Band was founded in January 1979 and is led by Chris License Dip. ABRSM (performing) CME. We are very proud to have been involved with Pershore Midsummer Brass since the very beginning. We have performed at every one, and very happy to be performing again this year. Over the years we…
Pillowell Silver Band recently celebrated their 135 year anniversary. Formed by a group of villagers in 1889 the band’s first concert was performed on 19th April 1889 in the adjoining village of Whitecroft. Pillowell is a tiny village of 100 houses in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. As a mineworking area the Forest of Dean…
Shipston Town Band is a vibrant and talented ensemble that has become an integral part of the Shipston-on-Stour community. The band was formed in 1912 as a result of a bet between William Holman, a former military bandmaster, and Frank Parsons, a local auctioneer. The bet was whether Holman could train a band within 6 weeks, fit to…
Shirley Band are delighted to be performing once again at Pershore Midsummer Brass Festival. The band is an active contesting band currently competing in the First Section. Established in 1919, the Shirley Band is a traditional British brass band from the town of Shirley in the Borough of Solihull in the West Midlands. Every year…
