![Band BBQ (private event)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1705765621257-BBNEPBXPGC8YT12NA12J/image-asset.jpeg)
Band BBQ (private event)
Our annual band BBQ will be on 13 July 2024. The BBQ gives the opportunity for the band to get together in the height of our summer season for some food, drinks, games and fun!
![Bedford River Festival](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1708856256088-M0JM8OBB82BOR0ZCXZ6K/Screenshot+2024-02-25+at+10.15.42.png)
Bedford River Festival
The band have the opportunity to perform on the Town Bridge at one of the UK’s biggest outdoor festivals. Come along!
![Magical Children's Movies Open Air Concert in Leighton Buzzard](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1711615440239-9B8SKD9MRLJ4ZNGYFGK1/Screenshot+2024-03-28+at+08.43.30.png)
Magical Children's Movies Open Air Concert in Leighton Buzzard
Join us for this ‘summer holiday’ special as part of the Leighton-Linslade Music in the Park Band Concerts 2024 series. The band will play music from favourite children's films and musicals and we encourage the audience to participate and dress up!Join us for this ‘summer holiday’ special as part of the Leighton-Linslade Music in the Park Band Concerts 2024 series. The band will play music from favourite children's films and musicals and we encourage the audience to participate and dress up!
![The National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1714464046845-JE912PA7WF7MFP33OFUB/Screenshot+2024-04-30+at+09.00.35.png)
The National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain
Following the band’s success, coming 3rd at the area competition in Stevenage in March, the band have qualified for the National Finals where they will be up against other first section bands from around the UK.
![Milton Keynes Brass 40th Anniversary Concert](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1714464382292-SY9TLFZ3NU6LFVM722P1/Stantonbury+Theatre.jpeg)
Milton Keynes Brass 40th Anniversary Concert
In this, the bands 40th year, we are putting on a very special celebratory concert. Past members and friends of the band, as well as the general public will be invited to come and listen to a varied programme of traditional and contemporary brass band music.
![Leicester Open Brass Band Contest](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/6bed6612-9f27-4309-9cdd-1563d7569142/image-asset.jpg)
Leicester Open Brass Band Contest
Milton Keynes Brass return to Leicester to play a test piece of our choice for our last contest in the first section before we are promoted to Championship section for 2025.
![Walton Community Summer Fayre](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/e02457fa-c325-48c6-97d2-22511ced7cf7/Band+stands.jpeg)
Walton Community Summer Fayre
It's time for the Walton Summer Fayre again! For the kids they’ll be the Bouncy Castle, craft tables, face painting and all sorts of kids' entertainment as well as loads of stalls, bars with cocktails, good food and of course Milton Keynes Brass Band. Come and join us!
![Bands On The Green - Bletchley](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1657611763463-NFXCVWFEC0BOP40ZAT2W/20220710-DSC_4559.jpg)
Bands On The Green - Bletchley
The band will return to Bands on the Green, West Bletchley on Sunday, 9 June from 2pm to 4pm. This is a free event.
![Loughton Manor First School May Fayre](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1708857081882-Z3I4FV3SR8HJFG4YVZ5F/Loughton.jpg)
Loughton Manor First School May Fayre
The band will be performing between midday and 2pm at the May Fayre. This event is free to attend.
![Milton Keynes Brass return to play at Bands in the Park, Abington Park, Northampton](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1708855338177-SWLKR7PXZ34L3WXL4NWF/Screenshot+2024-02-25+at+10.00.43.png)
Milton Keynes Brass return to play at Bands in the Park, Abington Park, Northampton
The band will be performing at Abington Park, Northampton on Sunday 7 April betweenn 2pm and 5pm.
![London and Southern Counties Region of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain 2024](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1705673833788-83WL7GP5KS2M9XUWWZWB/image-asset.jpeg)
London and Southern Counties Region of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain 2024
Nearly 500 bands will compete at the "Regionals" for qualification spots to the National Finals 2024. We’ll be competing on 17 March 2024.
![Welsh Open Brass Band Entertainment Championship](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1705766273884-A2SCMP2VJCBXNRAQUZVR/image-asset.jpeg)
Welsh Open Brass Band Entertainment Championship
The Welsh Open Brass Band Entertainment Championship contest now it attracts bands from all over the UK, with 14 bands travelling from as far as South Yorkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Devon, Gloucestershire, West and South Wales for this year’s contest, in search of the magnificent CISWO Challenge Trophy first prize of £1,000, and the wonderful opportunity to secure a Senior Trophy invite to the 2024 Spring Festival in Blackpool.
![Milton Keynes Brass Quiz](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1705765954144-73CDIIZESYPJFFDF91C9/Screenshot+2024-01-20+at+15.50.10.png)
Milton Keynes Brass Quiz
A general knowledge quiz for the band, families and friends. Prizes to be won, fish and chip dinner, and a raffle. Contact secretary@miltonkeynesbrass.com if you’d like to join us for this event.
Land of Lights Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes will be adding some extra sparkle to Gulliver’s World Land of Lights Festival on Christmas Eve, playing carols and Christmas tunes to visitors as they enter and enjoy snacks at the café during this fantastic annual event.
![Milton Keynes Village Lantern Event](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1701100279334-REJ2A6U1FN71M4JBA3YV/image-asset.jpeg)
Milton Keynes Village Lantern Event
A six piece will be accompanying the school choir for carols at this fantastic annual event. There will be a parade led by a samba band as well as snacks and mulled wine.
Christmas Carols at Milton Keynes Village Hall
A six-piece from Milton Keynes Brass will be playing a selection of carols at Milton Keynes Village Hall. There will be a mini lantern parade at approximately 5:30pm, around the village green. This event is open to the public.
![Whitehouse Primary School Community Carols, Whitehouse, Milton Keynes](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1697557031824-FTH146AGOWBN90OE4A31/image-asset.jpeg)
Whitehouse Primary School Community Carols, Whitehouse, Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes Brass will be performing a selection of Christmas carols at Whitehouse Primary School on Sunday, 10 December between 4pm and 8pm.
![Carols at The Tree Cathedral, Milton Keynes](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1670253932669-0F8MNNJESPP3QT37QYEF/Screenshot+2022-12-05+at+15.25.05.png)
Carols at The Tree Cathedral, Milton Keynes
Join us at the Parks Trust Tree Cathedral on Sunday 10 December 2022 for their annual Christmas carolling service.
Combined Concert MK Community Choir, The Ridgeway Centre, Wolverton
This event will take place at The Ridgeway Centre, Featherstone Road, Wolverton Mill, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5TH.
The band will perform a joint concert featuring Christmas music.
![Meadow View Christmas Fete, Newport Pagnell](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1697556835100-3RIM5SB5BVFGCX22GBPZ/image-asset.jpeg)
Meadow View Christmas Fete, Newport Pagnell
A small group from Milton Keynes Brass will be performing at Meadow View Christmas Fete on Saturday, 9 December 2023 between 2pm and 3:30pm.
![Meadow View Day Nursery Charity Christmas Fete](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1701099605102-JP5TSKTX2WVYD1MBSSN5/Screenshot+2023-11-27+at+15.38.57.png)
Meadow View Day Nursery Charity Christmas Fete
Meadow View Day Nursery in Newport Pagnell will be raising money for the Trussell Trust food banks at their Christmas Fete this year and Milton Keynes Brass will be there to support with Christmas Songs and Carols.
![Bedford Town Centre Christmas Carols](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1701099301461-580SZ4UK3PVR5HC1MST4/image-asset.jpeg)
Bedford Town Centre Christmas Carols
We will be in Bedford Town Centre (usually Harpur Square or opposite the Corn Exchange) to play Christmas Carols to shoppers as part of the towns Christmas Entertainment Programme.
![St James the Great Church, Hanslope](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1662998313145-PCVN700I0P88JD7P6MX8/unsplash-image-fuSo6oCr2Cc.jpg)
St James the Great Church, Hanslope
We’ll be returning to Hanslope once again to provide a few hours of Christmas merriment on Saturday, 2 December 2023. Expect lots of Christmas favourites and some crowd participation. Well, it is Christmas! Ho ho ho…
![Walton Christmas Celebration, Hindhead Knoll](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1701099028220-V8CYI54TF2M5S9YZ55ZN/image-asset.jpeg)
Walton Christmas Celebration, Hindhead Knoll
At 4pm it’s the Christmas lights switch on and carol singing at Hindhead Knoll accompanied by a small group from Milton Keynes Brass. Come along for a free drink and a mince pie and let's kick off the festive season together! If you are around earlier, from 10am until 2pm there is the MK7 Christmas Market, and it looks like it may be the biggest market so far!
![Newton Blossomville Annual Christmas Lights Switch On 2023](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1701098549582-CE3DVOXUCNBTCJVM0ZSF/image-asset.jpeg)
Newton Blossomville Annual Christmas Lights Switch On 2023
A small group from Milton Keynes Brass will be playing Christmas Carols for the Newton Blossomville annual Christmas tree lights switch on. Free for locals to come and enjoy the music, food and drink and other activities outside the village school.
![Remembrance Day - Newport Pagnell](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1667223121715-I2OQFAXS0BJHVY1U3EQD/unsplash-image-Cy0pcQE93Vw.jpg)
Remembrance Day - Newport Pagnell
The band will be marching in the parade along Newport Pagnell High Street. The remembrance service takes place outside the Church of St Peter and St Paul.
![Apple Day](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1697556583417-LBF3P98OCU7MP7MQPMRW/Screenshot+2023-10-17+at+16.29.31.png)
Apple Day
We’ll be playing at Apple Day between noon and 2pm.
What is Apple Day?
Come and experience the wonderful world of apples at the Woughton on the Green Community Orchard on Saturday 21 October from 12-3pm.
![Bolsover Festival of Brass Championships](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1662996019464-AJXTQXHDS1IHLEVZ0M5P/unsplash-image-4M-SloLmUHg.jpg)
Bolsover Festival of Brass Championships
The Bolsover Festival of Brass Championships offers a unique opportunity for bands to reach out to a worldwide audience. Its live-streamed broadcast has become a huge hit with competitors and audiences alike, as bands from Fourth to Championships Section levels provide their brand of contesting entertainment across the globe.
![Heritage Open Weekend Concert](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1652101202959-ZCF01CY4IBGIAINY6MS3/Screenshot+2022-05-09+at+13.59.45.png)
Heritage Open Weekend Concert
We’ll be playing at Loughton Manor First School, Paynes Drive, Loughton on Sunday 17 September 2023 between 2:30pm and 4:30pm.
![Leighton Buzzard Proms and Picnic in the Park](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1657365315725-68CZ63FSO4NTOEYDT3RQ/Screenshot+2022-07-09+at+12.15.03.png)
Leighton Buzzard Proms and Picnic in the Park
Milton Keynes Brass feature in the Last Night of the Proms and Picnic in the Park evening on Saturday 9 September.
![Bands On The Green - Bletchley](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1657611763463-NFXCVWFEC0BOP40ZAT2W/20220710-DSC_4559.jpg)
Bands On The Green - Bletchley
The band will return to Bands on the Green, West Bletchley on Sunday, 30 July from 2pm to 4pm. This is a free event.
![Wixams Retirement Village (private function)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1657611763463-NFXCVWFEC0BOP40ZAT2W/20220710-DSC_4559.jpg)
Wixams Retirement Village (private function)
The band will be performing at Wixams Retirement Village on Sunday, 2 July 2023 between 3pm and 5pm.
![Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1678458839683-WGHRB0GB0NF6ZREMCNUI/Bedford+Kite+and+Motoring+Festival.png)
Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival
The Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival will take on 24 and 25 June 2023. Following the successful introduction of the motoring element in 2019, this family-focused festival will expand even further in 2023 with a whole host of motor vehicles, kite flyers, vegan fare, music, food and drink, river entertainment and children’s activities. The band will be playing on Sunday 25 June.
![Loughton Manor First School May Fayre](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1678458577122-JS9EFBZP1OVED0LXWGPA/unsplash-image-rMW9us4NCzU.jpg)
Loughton Manor First School May Fayre
The band will be performing between midday and 2pm at the May Fayre. This event is free to attend.
![Abington Park Northampton](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1675763265216-Q9R8V95X50JXZ6GK0YTL/abington+park.jpeg)
Abington Park Northampton
The band will be performing at Abington Park, Northampton on Sunday 14 May between 2pm and 5pm.
![Broughton Big Lunch](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6210e1f4ca048c354695d09d/1678458013928-HGWGVWK2W0HBSF6L9M5P/Screenshot+2023-03-10+at+14.20.03.png)
Broughton Big Lunch
Join the nation in the celebration! This year we’re inviting people to join the Coronation celebrations with a Big Lunch.