Welcome

Welcome to the website of Rushden Town Band.

A huge thank you to everyone at Charwelton Church who made us so welcome on Saturday 5th July. We were told it was rural and it definitely was after travelling through fields with sheep and cows in. What a beautiful setting and a magnificent church. Thank you to everyone who turned out to listen – it was a very enjoyable evening.

Our next outing is to a Private Function in Northampton which we love playing for. After that, it is Proms in the Park on Saturday 6th September at 7pm. Remember to bring your picnic and chairs – it’s always an amazing evening,

People who live near Hall Park may have heard the band practising over the last few weeks. As the weather was so hot, we asked for permission to practise outside which the Council very kindly gave. It was lovely to see people stop and listen. If the weather is good in September, we might be out there again!

GOING FORWARD: Like everything, banding is getting more and more expensive. Only this week, there has been a band in the news who has called it a day as they are no longer able to cover their costs. Bands exist on a non-profit base, but the costs are getting higher and higher. Ensuring that a band has a regularly updated repertoire costs – one piece of music costs anywhere between £50 to £110. Rehearsal venues, ensuring there are enough uniforms and stands, repairing band instruments and insuring them all costs money which is, as I am sure you are aware, is going up and up. If you or you know of any local companies who would like to sponsor the band, please ask them to get in touch with us. Thank you.

We are a First Section brass band based in Rushden, Northamptonshire.

Musical Director: Adele Hudson

President:  Alan Nichols

Chairman: Ian Bates