THE GUS BAND

The GUS Band Remembrance Concert
2024-11-09 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Rothwell – Holy Trinity Parish Church, Squires Hill, Rothwell, NN14 6FF, United Kingdom
Join The GUS Band for a special concert to commemorate remembrance weekend with a programme of music that will take the listener on a journey of peaceful reflection in remembrance of all who gave their lives in war.

Brass in Concert 2024
2024-11-16 | The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead, St Mary's Square, Gateshead, NE8 2JR, United Kingdom

The Snowman Live! with The GUS Band
2024-12-01 13:00 - 17:00 | Royal Theatre, Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NN1 1DP
The Snowman, by iconic illustrator and cartoonist Raymond Briggs, has become an integral part of Christmas for children and adults alike since the picture book was first published in 1978, with the animated version first broadcast on Channel 4 in 1982.
In keeping with the book, the film is wordless and free of dialogue with the exception of the iconic song “Walking in the Air” which will be performed by a local Northamptonshire boy singer.
We are delighted to bring this special screening of the film with The GUS Band playing live alongside the film to bring the iconic score to life, offering an immersive experience for children and adults of all ages. The GUS Band is one of the world’s leading brass bands, who are also based in Northampton.
This timeless classic is suitable for all ages, and the performance will also include a short concert of family favourite Christmas songs and music from The GUS Band.

Christmas Spectacular with Belcanto and Masquerade Choirs
2024-12-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Kettering – Church of St Peter & Paul, 1-3 Market Place, Kettering, NN16 0AL, United Kingdom

The GUS Band Family Christmas Concert
2024-12-20 19:30 - 21:30 | All Saints’ Church, George Row, Northampton, NN1 1DF, United Kingdom

Regionals Test Piece Workshop 2025
2025-02-02 | Oxfordshire Music Service, Oxfordshire County Music Service, Oxford, OX3 9NU, United Kingdom
Join us up close on Sunday 2nd February as the band and Christopher Bond Music workshop Andrea Price’s brilliant 𝙄, 𝘿𝙖𝙚𝙙𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙨 (𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘳) and Jacob de Haan’s American-inspired 𝘼𝙧𝙠𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙖𝙨 (𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦).Are you a conductor or player in a third or fourth section band? Would you like to watch the band in action on your test-piece for 2025, get some tips and tricks, and ask any questions you may have?
4th Section – 11.00-13.00
3rd Section – 14.00-16.00

The GUS Band at the Hawth
2025-02-22 19:30 - 21:30 | The Hawth Crawley, Hawth Ave, Crawley, RH10 6YZ

Midlands Area Regional Contest
2025-03-09, 2026-03-08 | Bedworth Civic Hall, High Street, Bedworth, CV12 8NF, United Kingdom

A Night at the Movies & Musicals
2025-04-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Kettering Arts Centre, Corner of Rockingham Road and Lindsay Street, Kettering, NN16 8RG, United Kingdom

Friends of Oundle Parish Church Concert
2025-04-26 19:30 - 21:30 | St Peters Church, Oundle, St Peters Church, Oundle, PE84EE

Spring Festival – The Grand Shield
2025-05-10 | Blackpool Winter Gardens, 97 Church St,, Blackpool, FY1 1HL, United Kingdom

The GUS band Music in the Chapel at Oakham School
2025-05-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Oakham School Chapel, Chapel Close, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6DT, United Kingdom

Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers! - Live with the GUS Band
2025-06-29 | Royal Theatre, Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NN1 1DP
Join us for a truly special experience with the GUS Band as they play the live soundtrack alongside the Oscar-winning Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers!
A mysterious penguin and a pair of automated techno-trousers are the catalysts for a fast-moving comedy thriller, in which mild mannered Wallace finds himself an unwitting accomplice to a daring diamond robbery. His faithful dog Gromit turns detective in a desperate attempt to save his master, but even he finds his ingenuity tested to the full as events build towards a spectacular and hilarious climax – a train chase around Wallace’s living room!
Book now to join the GUS Band, and Wallace and Gromit on their whirlwind adventure alongside a short concert of other family friendly tunes that everyone will love!
Experience The Wrong Trousers Like Never Before! Perfect for all ages, this is a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t want to miss.
Get ready for an afternoon of music, laughter, and cinematic magic!

Last Night of the Proms
2025-08-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Kettering Arts Centre, Corner of Rockingham Road and Lindsay Street, Kettering, NN16 8RG, United Kingdom

Brass United: Brackley & District Band host joint concert with The GUS Band
2025-09-28 15:00 - 17:00 | St Peters Church, Brackley, Church Rd, Brackley, NN13 7BB, United Kingdom

The National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain
2025-10-11, 2026-10-03 | Royal Albert Hall, London, SW7 2AP, United Kingdom

Brass in Concert 2025
2025-11-15 | The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead, St Mary's Square, Gateshead, NE8 2JR, United Kingdom

The Snowman Live! with The GUS Band
2025-11-23 | Royal Theatre, Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NN1 1DP
The Snowman, by iconic illustrator and cartoonist Raymond Briggs, has become an integral part of Christmas for children and adults alike since the picture book was first published in 1978, with the animated version first broadcast on Channel 4 in 1982.
In keeping with the book, the film is wordless and free of dialogue with the exception of the iconic song “Walking in the Air” which will be performed by a local Northamptonshire singer.
We are delighted to bring this special screening of the film with The GUS Band playing live alongside the film to bring the iconic score to life, offering an immersive experience for children and adults of all ages. The GUS Band is one of the world’s leading brass bands, who are also based in Northampton.
This timeless classic is suitable for all ages, and the performance will also include a short concert of family favourite Christmas songs and music from The GUS Band.

Christmas Spectacular
2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Kettering – Church of St Peter & Paul, 1-3 Market Place, Kettering, NN16 0AL, United Kingdom
Come along and see the world famous GUS Championship Brass Band, the internationally award winning Belcanto Female Voice Choir, and Masquerade Choir in a concert showcasing outstanding Christmas music in Kettering.
Whether you prefer the classics, or something a little more modern, there will definitely be something for you to enjoy and even some carols to sing along to.
This is guaranteed to be an afternoon not to be missed.

British Bandsman Regional Workshops 2026
2026-01-10 | Eynsham Village Hall, OX29 4QW, United Kingdom
The British Bandsman and GUS are joining forces again to bring
you a workshop which is looking in detail at the
3rd and 4th section test pieces for the area contests.
The workshop will take place at Eynsham Village Hall (OX29 4QW) on Saturday 10th January 2026
Christopher Bond will take the band through Indian Summer (10am to 12:00pm) and Three Haworth Impressions (1pm to 3pm)
This is a great opportunity for conductors and players to get a great insight to their area test pieces from Christopher and to hear one of the countries best Brass Bands playing these pieces and bringing out those hidden gems that will help your area test piece performance.
The British Bandsman are offering each workshop for just £10 per person to cover costs.
To be part of this you will need to register (each person to register please) and either pay £10 using the details provided in the confirmation email that is sent or pay on the day.

Leeds Best of Brass
2026-01-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawsons Cor, Stanningley, Pudsey, LS28 5TA, United Kingdom

An Evening with the GUS Band
2026-02-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Rothwell – Holy Trinity Parish Church, Squires Hill, Rothwell, NN14 6FF, United Kingdom

THE GUS BAND: LOVE’S ETERNAL STORIES
2026-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Kettering Arts Centre, Corner of Rockingham Road and Lindsay Street, Kettering, NN16 8RG, United Kingdom

Spring Festival – The Grand Shield
2026-05-03 | Birmingham Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B3 3DQ, United Kingdom

Whit Friday Marches 2026
2026-05-29 | Saddleworth/ Tameside

West of England Bandsmen's Festival - Centenary Contest
2026-06-20 | Molinnis Park – Bugle, Bugle, Saint Austell, PL26 8QJ

Brass in Concert 2026
2026-11-14 | The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead, St Mary's Square, Gateshead, NE8 2JR, United Kingdom
