135 years of Music in the Forest of Dean

Formed in 1889 Pillowell Silver Band is still going strong. From their bandroom (affectionally called the hut) deep in the forest on the edge of the village the band prepare for concerts and contests all over the country. As recently as 2015 the band have appeared in the National Finals of the Brass Band Organisation, having qualified by beating bands in their section from as far away as Portsmouth and Penzance. The band are regularly invited to play at venues all over the area including the prestigious Pershore Midsummer Brass Festival in July. With a reputation for entertaining the band will play a selection of music from throughout their 135 years and you can find out more about one of their famous march composing previoes conductots and see memorabilia from the band's history.

Timings & Tours

Friday 06 September:

19.00

Location & directions

The Main Place, Old Station Way, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8RH

Contact on day:

Janet Marrott

Telephone number:

+441594836469

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Limited space available

Booking contact name:

Janet Marrott

Booking telephone number:

+441594836469

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

01 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

01 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Small parking area in front of the building and free parking 100 metres away

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

50

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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