Central Band to play Cathedral Concert series in 2011

The Central Band of The Royal British Legion will play a series of Cathedral concerts in 2011. The concerts will form part of the Royal British Legion's 90th Anniversary celebrations and will start in Canterbury Cathedral on 7 May 2011, followed by Southwark Cathedral, London on 27 May 2011. The Band will perform a special Armed Forced Day concert in Lincoln Cathedral on 25 June 2011. The Central Band will perform in Salisbury Cathedral on 10 September and Return to London for the RBL's 90th Anniversary Service in Westminster Abbey. The Concert series will conclude on 24 September in Truro Cathedral.

Central Band plays Centre Court

The Central Band has completed a highly successful weekend entertaining the crowds at the Wimbledon Ladies' and Mens' Finals. The Band gave concerts on 'Henman Hill' as the thousands of fans gathered for each Final day. Following the concerts, the Band moved to Centre Court and played to the gathering crowds. Brief appearances on BBC TV followed and even a mention from Sue Barker and John McEnroe!

Images can be seen on the official Wimbledon website: http://www.wimbledon.org/en_GB/news/galleries/2010-07-04/2010-07-042.html

Central Band on Centre Court!

The Central Band will be entertaining the crowds on Murray Mound (Henman Hill?) and on Centre Court at Wimbledon this weekend at the All England Lawn Tennis Club Championships finals. This will be the third appearance for the Band at this prestigious event. More to follow...

Central Band rocks the Fjords!

The Central Band has just completed a week aboard the Fred Olsen Cruise Lines ship 'Balmoral' to Norway. The Band played daily concerts to extremely enthusiastic audiences on board in the Balmoral's superb theatre. The tour stopped at Bergen, Olden, Flam and Farsund. The Band's final concert was followed by a cocktail party in honour of the Band in the company of the ship's captain Atne Knutsen.

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