Sun 27 Apr 25
@ 3pm
An afternoon of great music from us and our friends Churchdown Male Voice Choir. Their first time in the vicinity at our local church in Parkend. Music for all genres. with two joint pieces, band and choir together.
Tickets £8 and proceeds to be split between Great Oaks Hospice and our Save the Onward Hall Fund.
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Raffle and Light Refreshments available.
Cash Only.
Please support Great Oaks Hospice and help us continue with our project to save the home of Forest of Dean Brass.
Monthly Fundraising Event
Next Sale - Sat 17th May
for our
Onward Hall Building
Plenty of books for all Genres.
Fill your bag with books in return for a cash donation in the bucket.
Romance, Novels, Cookery, Hobbies, Kids books and DVDs
Once you have your bag of books, take a seat and treat yourself
to a cup of coffee or tea
with a slice or two of home-made cake.
These refreshments are individually priced.
All donations towards our Onward Hall renovations.
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Come and take a look inside to see what we have been up to.
Garden Party
Sat 31st May
1.30pm to 2.30pm
Parkside, Coleford
Playing during the event to raise funds towards residents frequent social activities which include: bingo, whist, day trips, etc., organised by residents and warden.
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Parkside, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8DA is a retirement housing complex built in 1973 and run by Two Rivers Housing.
Sat 14 Jun 25
Coleford Festival of Brass.
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We are excited to be involved in a new event that Coleford Town Council in partnership with the GBBA are running in Coleford Town Centre - the Coleford Festival of Brass. This event is intended to be a celebration of brass banding in the Forest of Dean.
Dedicated performance areas across the town - at the Clock Tower with a covered stage, one at the Baptist Church, and in the Town Council offices (just off the town centre) we hope to have a 'come and have a blow' area run by Brass Bands England. There will be trade stands and seating within the town centre road closure area.
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Details of the performance times are shown to the right
West of England Bandsmens Festival (more commonly Bugle Band Contest) Outdoor contest has been held in the heart of Cornwall since 1912. Originally held at ‘Peniel’, on the northern fringe of the village, the Festival moved to its current home at Molinnis Park in 1966.
Held on the third Saturday of June each year we have more than 40 trophies steeped in history and our forward thinking committee seek to keep the Festival modern and up to date yet remain careful to respect the traditional values of this unique event.
Sat 21 Jun 25
Bugle Contest
First Section
Saturday June 21st 2025 – Molinnis Park, Bugle
Adjudicator: Melvin White
Test Piece – Land of the Long White Cloud (Philip Sparke)
March – Knight Templar (George Allan)
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We will be once again travelling down the M5 towards this historic band competition in its 99th year. Once we have played we will enjoy the cornish pasties on offer in the tea tent. Who knows maybe a pint of Cornish Rattler or two.
Sat 12 Jul 25
The Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival
We are excited to be taking part on day 1 of this Festival.
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As part of a full weekend of bands. Internationally renowned trombone player, Brett Baker, will be alongside brilliant local band Jackfield, at the gala concert on Saturday 12th.
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Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival brightens the Coalbrookdale summer. A landmark event in the brass band year, the Ironbridge Gorge Brass Band Festival, co-sponsored by WLT Commercial Property, remains a highlight of the Ironbridge summer calendar. This free festival is one of the best opportunities to hear music from the brass band repertoire played live and in the open air. The Festival is hosted in the beautiful historic Museum of Iron, Coalbrookdale. A unique collection of bands, ranging from competition winners and championship participants, to grass roots players, will entertain with a full performance programme during both days and a Charity Gala Concert on the Saturday evening (ticketed event: £10 per adult, U14 free with paying adult – pay on door or via website). The festival promises music and hospitality to suit all ears and tastes as well as an opportunity to spend some time with the friendly brass band community.
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There is limited parking on site but recommend using the Ironbridge park and ride (Jiggers Bank, postcode TF4,3HX) which costs £1 for a return journey. The park and ride is card only, the car park will be open from 9.30am and the busses will be running on a regular schedule from 10am until 6pm on both days.
Sun 20 Jul 25
Scarr Bandstand
​We are taking part in the Scarr Brass Fest along with our friends from Pillowell Silver & Berry Hill Silver.
Bring your picnic, chairs and hopefully your suncream.
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Here is the suggested timetable (STC)
PILLOWELL SILVER BAND 2pm-2.40pm
10 mins break
BERRY HILL SILVER BAND 2.50-3.30pm
10 mins break
FOREST OF DEAN BRASS BAND 3.40-4.20
15 mins break
MASSED BANDS FINALE 4.35- 5 (ish)
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Sat 26 & Sun 27 Jul 25
Welland Steam Rally
More details to follow
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We will playing on the centre stage during the Rally on Sat and Sun only.
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Come and say hello.
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Opening Times
FRI & SAT: 8AM – 8PM
SUN: 8AM – 5PM
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FREE day car parking included with ticket.
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
All vehicles must arrive via gate M just off B4208. Please avoid congestion at Upton-upon-Severn town centre. Use postcode WR136NG for satnav.
Sun 10 Aug 25
Ross-on-Wye
We will playing again this year at the Band Stand in Ross-on-Wye in an idyllic setting near the river. In amongst the 17 dates we will be playing to you on Sun 10th Aug. 2.30pm to 4.30pm​
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From the organiser
Next month will see the return of our series of outdoor music sessions known as BANDS IN THE PARK!
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This year, we have extended the schedule by 2 weekends and there is a mix of performances from contemporary to jazz and brass bands. So, grab your picnic blanket or chair and head down to the Bandstand.
We recommend parking in the Wilton Road car park (HR9 5JA) which is free on Sundays.
