And that's a wrap. December has flown by once again and we've played the last of our Christmas gigs. From schools to community centres, care homes to car parks we've been everywhere and in all weathers. We've had a brilliant time playing and look forward to seeing everyone again in 2025. 

December is the busiest time of the year for brass bands! We'll be out and about across Torquay and Teigbridge carolling, and putting on concerts. You can see a list of our December events below. We hope to see you! 

To commemorate a decade of music making here in Torbay, the band are delighted to reveal our new logo. 

With less than a fortnight to go until our gala concert we have been working hard with our guest soloist Nick Hudson. Together we have been putting together the finishing touches to the four solos that Nick will be performing, and working on the final details ahead of the concert on Saturday 19th October, 

There is less than a month to go until our 10th Anniversary Gala Concert with the world famous trombonist Nick Hudson. We’re delighted that Nick will be running a workshop in the afternoon for Trombone and other low brass players. Tickets can be booked on Eventbrite, or by contacting us on Facebook or Email. Tickets are £7 for the concert or £12 for the workshop and concert combined. Entry is free for anyone 16 and under when accompanied by an adult.  For more information visit our website or get in touch.

2024 is an important year for Bay Brass, marking the 10th anniversary of the band's formation. 

To celebrate this, we are delighted to announce a 10 Year Anniversary Concert on Saturday 19th October, where we will be joined by world renowned trombone virtuoso Nick Hudson. 

Ticket details will be confirmed in due course but in the meantime, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. 

Bay Brass-tonbury takes to the stage! 

We had a fantastic time taking part in this year's Bandamonium III Event in West Devon! With our performance themed to music festivals, our colourful and loud performances were given at six venues. This unique event saw us travelling around the venues by coach, giving performances at each and rubbing shoulders from as far afield as Cornwall, Hampshire and Wales. 

After having a brilliant time at last year's event, we're delighted to be taking part in Bandamonium again later this month. Once again, we'll be heading to West Devon to join in with the rapidly growing brass band festival which this year, the 3rd event, will see 18 bands taking part and a new venue, Okehampton, in addition to Hatherleigh, Sheepwash, Northlew, South Zeal and Sampford Courtenay. Members of Bay Brass will then be returning to Hatherleigh to join our fellow participants in the Massed Bands event. 

We had a great time playing in Brixham this weekend as part of the wider events recognising the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings. In glorious sunshine, we performed to a large and enthusiastic crowd. 

We were thrilled with the success of our first concert of 2024 at which we performed in front of a sellout audience, The band's programme was well received, and out guest soloist Nicola stole the show!

To see recordings of our concert programme, visit our YouTube Channel. 

We are delighted to announce our first concert of 2024! Our Spring concert will be taking place on Wednesday 1st May at St Andrew's Church in Shiphay. With an exciting programme, including music from film and theatre, 

We are also delighted to confirm that we will be joined for the evening by our special guest vocal soloist Nicola Collings. Soprano Nicola was a member of the prestigious International Staff Songsters of The Salvation Army for a number of years with who she sang across the UK and overseas. It promises to be a spectacular evening and we look forward to seeing you there! 

The Band's AGM took place on Wednesday 20th March. After reflecting on a brilliant 2023, and electing the committee members for the new year, the annual awards were presented. 

The awards are for the MD’s Player of The Year, the ‘Just Because’ Award (nominated by the Chair) and new award for this year the ‘Players Player’ award. 

This new award was voted for by band members and is given in memory of our former player Trevor Badcott. Trevor was a founder member of the band and an instrumental part of all the band did before he sadly passed away in 2020. 

The awards were presented by our President Doug Rix, and the winners were as follows:

 MD’s Player of the Year: Rob Hall (Baritone)

'Just Because’ Award: Sue Jarvis (Cornet)

Trevor Badcott Award: Sue Jarvis (Cornet)