17 July 2010 – Kent County Show
July 2010 – Menin Gate, Ypres
In July 2010, BAE Systems Brass Band visited the city of Ypres in Belgium to carry out two performances. The first was for passersby outside the Cloth Hall, which houses the Museum of Remembrance. The second was at the Menin Gate during the daily Remembrance Ceremony there. The Menin Gate is a memorial that commemorates the military personnel who lost… Read more »
20 September 2009 – Deal Bandstand
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 »
10 July 2009 – Aldington Primary School Prom
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 »
27 June 2009 : Armed Forces Day
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.
21 June 2009 – Broadstairs Bandstand
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 »
31st May 2009 – Rochester Dickens Festival
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.
16 May 2009 – Herne Bay Cultural Day
Spring 2009 – Stevenage
Front Row (left to Right) Dave Mann, Penny Lambert, Ian Brenchley, Paul Driscoll, Keith Woodger, Gail Foreman, Peter Steer, Dave Wight, Carole Spry Middle Row Ian Lanceley, Andy Stringer, Colin Haynes, Sue, Haynes, Nathan Breeds, Helen Veal, Mike Brown, Penny Mancktelow, Rebekah Ransom, Chris Cannings Back Row Ben Bishop, Sian Lanceley, Alan Smithers, Teresa Stringer, Teresa Mann, Janet Breeds, Philip… Read more »