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There has been a band in Sidmouth for nearly 150 years, with the earliest record being a picture of the band taken in 1862.

By the turn of the century, the Band had become part

of the local Army Volunteers, and had mixed brass and

woodwind instruments. By 1908, the band was

changing back to all brass instruments and in 1911

the transformation was complete.

The band was forced to put their kit away in 1914, but

reformed in 1919, winning prizes in 1929, 1930 and

1931 at Crystal Palace. History repeated itself in 1939,

when the instruments were laid aside once again and

many of the band went off to war.  In 1947, the band

was reformed, becoming affiliated to the SWBBA.

Since then, the band has enjoyed a happy and successful time. Hard work from both the band and the Musical Director has produced some good results over the last few years, and we are currently in the Third section following promotion in January 2008.

In addition to competing in contests throughout the year, we hold our regular summer concerts in the Connaught Gardens in Sidmouth, starting at 8pm every Sunday night from late May through to September. The increasing popularity of these concerts, attracting visitors from across the region, together with recent contest successes, demonstrates the huge improvement the band has made over recent years. One of the most rewarding aspects of playing in this band is the support we have from our audiences, with regular faces, feedback and encouragement reflecting the relationships we have built up over the years. Sidmouth Town Band has a close relationship

with the town council and local community. We perform a range of civic duties, including Remembrance Parades and church services, as well as supporting the Sidmouth Folk Festival and local charity events.

local pub, The Volunteer Inn, provides much needed refreshment after rehearsals!  So if you want to come along and try us out, contact us and we'll make you more than welcome.

New players are always welcome.  We rehearse every Tuesday and Friday from 8-10pm, and there are beginner groups and individual lessons that run on both evenings.  If you are looking for a band to learn or play with, have just moved to the area, or just want a blow whilst on holiday, come and join our friendly, ambitious band.  We play a range of music, both popular and challenging; and if it all gets too much, the