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Welcome to the Downton Band Website

The Bands

Thank you for supporting Downton Band throughout the year. We run four bands from our bandroom in Gravel Close:

  • Senior Band, that performs across the UK
  • Jubilee Brass (available for fetes and parties)
  • Training Band
  • Beginners Band (open to anyone who wants to learn an instrument for just £1 per week!)

See our calendar for all upcoming events, and please contact us for more details, or to book the band, join the band or any other enquiries.

If would like to make a donation to the band to help with our running costs you can do so via our donations page

About the Bands

Downton is a modest sized village on the edge of the New Forest between Salisbury and Fordingbridge, boasting a rich history of some 7000 years. In its over 140 years of history the Band has seen successes at top level in the Championship Section, and at the other end of the spectrum with near disbandment. In March we established ourselves in the second section nationally as well as performing at several key events throughout the year, including 3 days at the New Forst Show. Although Downton was traditionally a local band, it attracts players from as far affield as Portsmouth to Poole.

The Band is a non-for profit charity organisation, funded by member subscriptions, kind donations and of course the engagements performed throughout the year. If you are interested in booking the band for your function or event, please contact our secretary by visiting our Contact page where we will be happy to discuss your requirements.

As an integral part of village life, here in Downton, the Band in turn serve the community through key events including Armistice Day, key church services and public concerts. You can also hear us every year at the annual Downton Cuckoo Fair in May, and of course carolling around the snowy village streets in the run up to Christmas - culminating in a tour of the village in the early hours of Christmas morning!

Bookings & enquiries, please contact the secretary


   Supported by the players of the People's Postcode Lottery.
The People's Postcode Lottery Trust is a grant giving charity funded entirely by players of the People's Postcode Lottery.
Downton's Training Band "Bash & Blow" are very grateful to receive £6536 from the trust.
For more information about The People's Postcode Lottery Trust please click here.


Last Updated January 2023