Here’s a list of our dates for the festive period! We’re really looking forward to sharing plenty of seasonal music and Christmas cheer over the coming weeks.

Further details will follow soon — including ticket information for our larger concerts — but for now, be sure to save the dates in your diary! You can also find details on the Events section of our website. 

We had a brilliant day at the South West Brass Band Association Annual Championships at Torquay on Saturday 1st November. 

After weeks of preparation, we were really proud of our performance of The Journal of Phileas Fogg by Peter Graham. Although we finished fifth in the Fourth/Ungraded Section, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience and gave a performance we can all be proud of.

For a band that doesn’t usually compete, it was a great opportunity to challenge ourselves, gain experience, and share the day with so many friendly and talented musicians from across the South West.

We’re looking forward to taking part in the South West Brass Band Association (SWBBA) Annual Championships on Saturday 1st November.

Although we’re not a contesting band, we’ve entered this event for the past three years to show our support for the association and the wider banding movement in the South West. It’s always a rewarding experience to be part of such a well-run and friendly event, and we thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to share the stage with so many talented bands from across the region.

This year, we’ve been enjoying the challenge of working on our chosen test piece, The Journal of Phileas Fogg by Peter Graham, and we’re looking forward to testing ourselves on the day.

As part of St Gregory’s Church’s weekend of celebrations marking 200 years since their renovation in 1825, we were delighted to perform a special concert in this beautiful and historic setting.

The event was very well attended, with the church filled to capacity and an audience full of warmth and enthusiasm. Our programme featured music from the big screen, and was as follows:

Aces High

Star Wars

No Time to Die

Batman the Movie

Theme from 'Ice Castles'

Grease!

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Decennary Fanfare

Breezin' Down Broadway

Feather Theme (Forrest Gump)

Chicken Run

All that Jazz!

March of The Cobblers

Lay all Your Love on Me

Mama Mia (Encore) 

It was a fabulous evening of music, made even more special by the chance to share our performance with such an appreciative crowd.

We’d like to thank everyone who joined us for helping to make the concert such a memorable part of St Gregory’s 200th anniversary celebrations.

Join us this on Saturday 20th September at 7:30 for a spectacular evening of film music at St Gregory’s Church, Dawlish, filled with all your favourite movie themes. From epic soundtracks to heartwarming classics, it's going to be a night to remember!

Whether you're a film buff, a music lover, or just looking for a great night out, this free concert has something for everyone. Come and enjoy the powerful sounds of brass bringing cinema's greatest scores to life

The band will once again be performing on Torquay Seafront this summer. From Wednesday 11th June to September (weather and light permitting) we can be found playing by the Big Wheel from 7:30pm. Bring a friend, grab and ice cream and enjoy the sounds of the summer!

We were delighted to take part in the VE Day Celebrations on Brixham harbourside on Sunday 11th May. After an early morning shower, the skies cleared and we were able to perform in glorious sunshine to a large and appreciative audience. 

We held our first concert of 2025 on Friday 28th May, raising money for Rowcroft Hospice. We had a brilliant night, performing to a packed audience. Our programme for the evening was: 

Decenary Fanfare

Simoraine

Calling Cornwall

Marvin Gaye

Pirates of the Caribbean

Prelude on Lavenham

Batman the Movie

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Bohemian Rhapsody

Light as Air

Chicken Run

Guardian of My Soul

Mr Blue Sky

Love Story

The Band's AGM took place on Wednesday 19th March. After reflecting on a brilliant 2024, in which we won our first ever contest, and celebrated our 10th anniversary, we elected the committee members for the new year and presented our annual awards. 

The awards are for the MD’s Player of The Year, the ‘Just Because’ Award (nominated by the Chair) and Trevor Badcott ‘Players Player’ award, voted for by band members. 

The awards were presented by our Chair, Phil King, and the winners were as follows:

 MD’s Player of the Year: Alison Wilmott (1st Horn) 

Trevor Badcott Award: Ray Irving (Bass Trombone) 

'Just Because’ Award: Daniel Wilmott (trombone and media) 

We also presented certificates to three founding members of the band who were not able to be at our anniversary concert; Anna (Solo Cornet), Ann (Baritone) and Nick (Bb Tuba).