City of Southampton (Albion) Band
Music in our Community Since 1920
🎖️ Freedom of the City of Southampton 2025
Award-winning brass band available for concerts, civic occasions, weddings, festivals and community events across Hampshire and beyond.
Welcome to the City of Southampton (Albion) Band
Bringing music to our community for over 100 years.
Whether you’re looking to book a brass band for your event, join a friendly and ambitious ensemble, or simply enjoy live music, we’re delighted to welcome you.
From civic ceremonies and remembrance services to concerts, festivals and community celebrations, we’re proud to represent Southampton wherever we perform.
Awarded the Freedom of the City of Southampton in 2025, we’re proud to perform concerts, civic occasions, festivals and community events across Hampshire and beyond.
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Whether you’re an experienced player, returning after a break or looking for a friendly band, we’d love to hear from you.
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Professional live music for concerts, weddings, civic occasions and community celebrations across Hampshire and beyond.
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Have a question about booking the band, joining us, or our performances? We’d be delighted to help and answer any questions you may have.
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Upcoming Events
Come and hear City of Southampton (Albion) Band performing throughout the year.
Why Join City of Southampton (Albion) Band?
Whether you’re returning to brass after a break, completely new to music, or an experienced player looking for a friendly and ambitious brass band, you’ll receive a warm welcome at City of Southampton (Albion) Band.
We rehearse every Monday evening in Southampton and are always happy to welcome visitors with no obligation to join.
What you’ll enjoy as a member:
✓ Friendly and supportive atmosphere
✓ Weekly rehearsals every Monday evening
✓ Concerts, civic events and festivals
✓ Learn from experienced musicians
✓ Opportunities to perform across Hampshire and beyond
✓ Tours, social events and lifelong friendships
Life in the Band
Take a look behind the scenes at rehearsals, concerts, civic events and community performances throughout the year.
⭐ What People Say
A fantastic community band with a warm welcome for players of all abilities
Always a pleasure to hear them perform
I remember them when they played every week at the Dell, as the Saints walked out they would play “When the saints came marching in”
🎺 Come and Make Music With Us
New players are always welcome. Whether you’re returning to brass music or picking up an instrument for the very first time, we’d love to meet you.