City of Southampton (Albion) Band
Music in our Community Since 1920
🎖️ Freedom of the City of Southampton 2025
City of Southampton (Albion) Band
For over 100 years, City of Southampton (Albion) Band has been making music in our community.
City of Southampton (Albion) Band has been making music in our community since 1920.
Awarded the Freedom of the City of Southampton in 2025, we perform concerts, community events, civic occasions and festivals across Southampton, Hampshire and beyond..
Whether you’re looking to join the band, book us for an event or discover more about brass music, we’d love to welcome you.
- 🎺 Join the band
- 🎼 Book us for a concert or event
- 🎵 Learn more about brass music
- 🤝 Support our community work
Join Our Band
New players of all ages and abilities are always welcome.
Latest News
Read about our latest concerts, performances and community activities.
Book our Band
Looking for live music for your concert, parade, civic event or celebration?
Contact Us
Whether you’d like to join, book the band please contact us
Upcoming Events
Come and hear City of Southampton (Albion) Band performing throughout the year.
Alresford Show
📅 Saturday 5th September
🕒 11:00am
📍Tichborne Park, Alresford SO24 0NA
Enjoy City of Southampton (Albion) Band performing throughout the day at the popular Alresford Show.
Music in the City
📅 Saturday 12th September
🕒: 12:00pm
📍 St.Michaels Church, Bugle Street, Southampton
Hear the band performing in the historic surroundings of St Michael’s Church as part of Southampton Music in the City.
Remembrance Parade
📅 Sunday 8th November
🕒 10.45pm
📍 Southampton Cenotaph
Join us as we take part in Southampton’s annual Remembrance Parade and Service.
Why Join our Band?
Whether you’re returning to brass after a break, completely new to music, or an experienced player looking for a friendly local band, you’ll receive a warm welcome at City of Southampton (Albion) Band.
Why our members love being part of the band:
✓ 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.