Category Archives: In Concert

The Band performing at the Kent County Show in July 2010. The invitation to perform came through Maidstone Cultural Group.

Given the lovely summer that had preceded it, the concert on Deal Bandstand took place in much more autumnal conditions. It was cold and windy and all credit should be given to the loyal audience who braved the elements. Having done so however, they were in for a real treat as the Band turned on the quality with a programme… Read more »

It’s quite a while since the band has played a programme with a Last Night of the Proms’ emphasis so we were all looking forward to the Aldington Primary School event. Keith had chosen a programme to suit all tastes. The music ranged from Breezin’ Down Broadway through several solos and comedy items’ (who will forget Alan Bristow chasing around… Read more »

The band was delighted to have been asked to appear at the First National Armed Forces Day event at Chatham Dockyard. Performing to a very large audience in the dining area (there were 30,000 people at the event), the band played to its usual high standard whilst presenting a wide range of music to suit all tastes.

Given the windy and wet weather that had preceded it, the concert at Broadstairs took place in ideal conditions. With the Sun high in the sky, the audience was able to relax in the warmth and enjoy the band’s performance. As usual, the programme was varied and wide ranging in both style and age of music. Unusually, the band was… Read more »

The hottest weekend of the year was the backdrop to the Dickens Festival in Rochester. The band played on the Boley Hill stage situated opposite the magnificent Cathedral and just underneath the Castle. It was an ideal spot to be seen and heard by the thousands of people who flooded into Rochester for the event.

The Band were pleased to be invited to perform at Herne Bay’s Cultural Day in May 2009. The Band played in front of a number of war veterans as well as local residents.

The Band was delighted to be asked perform in a joint Christmas concert with Maidstone Choral Society who were conducted by Martin Hindmarsh. During the well received concert, the Band and the Choir performed their own pieces as well as a number of joint features.

Hall Place is a Grade 1 listed country house built in 1537 for Sir John Champneys, a wealthy merchant and a former Lord Mayor of London. The band was asked to perform in the gardens on a hot and sunny Sunday afternoon in July.