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The Cobham Band is delighted to announce ERAS!, a gala concert celebrating the rich heritage of brass band music through the decades.

Taking place at St John’s Church, West Byfleet, on Sunday 11 October 2026, the concert will bring together three outstanding ensembles: The Cobham Band, Cobham Training Band and Horsham Borough Band. Each band will present music from different eras of the brass band repertoire before joining forces for a thrilling massed-band finale.

Audiences can look forward to a varied programme featuring music by Philip Sparke, Gustav Holst and Dmitri Shostakovich, alongside favourites from the hit film Brassed Off. Whether you are a lifelong brass band enthusiast or simply enjoy live music, ERAS! promises an entertaining afternoon showcasing the breadth and power of brass band performance.

The concert begins at 3.30pm at St John’s Church, Camphill Road, West Byfleet, KT14 6EH. Tickets are £12.50 for adults, with accompanied children admitted free of charge.

Tickets are available to buy in advance via ticket source, or will be available to purchase on the door.

We look forward to welcoming you for what promises to be a memorable celebration of brass band music across the eras.

Cobham Band is pleased to announce our summer concert!

All aboard the Cobham express for a musical tour around These Islands.

On Saturday 4th of July, the Cobham Band will take you on a journey around all corners of Britain and Ireland with a programme of music related to places we find on the way. We will tour a comprehensive range of genres – everything from heartfelt Irish folk song to Morris dancing, an epic tv theme, gospel, Beatles songs and brass band classics.

We’re especially pleased to spotlight some innovative music for brass band including a Liz Lane composition from 2021, an underplayed piece for band by Imogen Holst, and a world premiere arrangement of a prog rock classic by Jethro Tull.

Included in the fare is a set by the Cobham Training Band – our ensemble for young and older learners.

We look forward to seeing you on board!

You can find more information on the events page.

First time in 3rd section for Cobham Band playing Three Haworth Variations by Gordon Langford.

The band achieved 11th place in the London and Southern Counties Regional competition, with some really positive comments received from the adjudicators plus a few things to work on for the future.

It’s fair to say the band had a great day out and look forward to next year already!