Lydney Town Band

14/06/2026

What a day we had at the Coleford Festival of Brass!

Starting off, the Town Band performed in the Coleford Baptist Church with highlights including our Flugelhorn player Sarah performing Kate Bush’s The Man with the Child in his Eyes and the bass instrument special of Saint-Saëns’ L’Elephant 🐘. Our thanks to David Pilkington-Crowe for stepping in to conduct the band! 🎶

Later in the afternoon, Lydney Training Band took to the Main Stage, culminating in a sensational finale of All That Jazz. Shout out to Kim for her superb performance of Berceuse de Jocelyn!

We’d like to thank and congratulate Coleford Town Council, the GBBA and everyone else in involved for an incredible day showcasing the breadth of musical talent that exists across the Forest of Dean. Our thanks also to Emma and Ian for these great photos of the bands in action yesterday!

12/06/2026

The timings and parking options for tomorrow’s Coleford Festival of Brass, hosted by Coleford Town Council 🎶

11/06/2026

Next week, we’re competing in the West of England Bandsmen's Festival (aka Bugle) 🎶

Alongside the usual pressures of competing in a contest (i.e. learning the piece, finessing the musical nuances, finding those subtle sweet moments), this contest takes place outside which does funny things to how the band sounds whilst playing compared to being inside. We also have to factor in the great unknown: the weather! 🌦️☀️💨🌪️⛈️🌈🌨️

So yesterday evening, the band took advantage of the calm, if slightly chilly, conditions, to rehearse outside. If you heard us, we hope you enjoyed the performance 🎶

09/06/2026

We’re really looking forward to being part of this year’s Coleford Festival of Brass! 🎶

Both Lydney Town Band and Lydney Training Band will be performing (1:30pm and 3:20pm respectively), and the whole day will be a great opportunity to see the breadth of the musical talent that exists within the Forest of Dean! 🎶

06/06/2026

We've been deeply saddened to hear about the death of Stuart Bodenham. Stuart played percussion with Lydney during the 2010s and as well as being a superb musician, he was well liked within the banding community - "one of life's good guys".

Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends

01/06/2026

June is going to be a hectic month for us but we just want to take a moment to wish all those who celebrate it: Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🎶🏳️‍⚧️🎶

If you’ve got a spare twenty minutes, grab a cup of tea and check out this video about LGBTQ+ composers from across history, including one of our favourites: Dame Ethel Smyth 🎶

Happy Proud Month! Learn about five q***r composers everyone should...

30/05/2026

This is going to be such a fabulous day, bringing together and showcasing the musical talents of bands from across the Forest of Dean! 🎶

Just 2 weeks to go until we join forces with the Gloucestershire Brass Band Association for the 2nd Coleford Festival of Brass. All 9 Forest of Dean bands will perform - from 12 noon until 730pm (approx.) in Coleford Town Centre and the Coleford Baptist Church. Free event and Free parking!

Forest of Dean Brass
Pillowell Silver Band
Berry Hill Silver Band
Bream Silver Band
Parkend Silver Band
Lydbrook Band
Lydney Town Band
Cinderford Band & Academy Band
A W Parker Drybrook

Ending with a mass band under the direction of Phil Harper (Cory Band).

https://www.facebook.com/events/2079609522965227

20/05/2026

Next month, Lydney Town Band will be competing in the West of England Bandsmen's Festival (aka Bugle) for the first time in 35 years!!! We’re really looking to joining in the festivities as the contest celebrates its 100th anniversary 🥳🎂🎶

Special shout out to our Contest Secretary, Julie, who has been working diligently to make sure everything goes smoothly for the band in the run-up to next month!

18/05/2026

…so our return visit to Stroud was a bit of a wet one but we’re so grateful to everyone who came along and braved the elements to hear us perform in Stratford Park yesterday! 🌧️😅🎶

The afternoon saw a range of incredible solos and ensemble performances including ‘The Man with the Child in his Eyes’ by our Flugelhorn Sarah, the performance debut of ‘Joy’ arranged by David Pilkington-Crowe, and some very appropriate head wear choices from our Soprano Cornet, Kay, and the Tuba/Bass Trombone team for their respective performances of ‘Feed the Birds’ and ‘L’Elephant’ 🐘

Huge thanks to Wayne for these brilliant photos and thanks to Stroud District Council for inviting us along to perform as part of their Music in the Park programme! 🎶

16/05/2026

We’re really excited to be returning to Stratford Park in Stroud tomorrow as part of Stroud District Council’s Music in the Park concert programme 🎶

🎶🌳 This Sunday = Music in the Park! 🌳🎶

Grab your picnic, dust off your deckchairs and head to Stratford Park this Sunday for another feel‑good afternoon of free live music by Lydney Town Band at the bandstand 🎺🎷

🕑 2–4pm
📍Stratford Park
🎟️ Free and open to everyone

Expect great tunes, a relaxed summer vibe and plenty of space to spread out on the grass. The Stratford Perk café in Active Lifestyles leisure centre will be open for refreshments, access is flat and accessible, and parking is free.

Whether you’re popping by with family, meeting friends or just fancy a lazy Sunday soundtrack, Music in the Park is the perfect way to spend the afternoon.

And there’s even more to enjoy - The Museum in the Park is open until 4.30pm, with a café, shop, galleries, walled garden and free children’s trails, so there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained.

See you by the bandstand! 🎶🧺💚