Ross-on-Wye Bands in the Park

The 'Bands in the Park' series of weekly concerts is held at Ross-on-Wye Bandstand between May and September, featuring many brass bands from the Forest of Dean and South Wales.

The A. W. Parker (Drybrook) Band are currently contracted by Ross Town Council with organising the programme of performers, having won the three-year contract for 2021-2023 and again for 2024-2026. The weekly concerts are always very well attended and the Bandstand, located beside the Wye in a wide open space, is an enjoyable place to perform and a firm favourite for many bands.

Bands in the Park 2026

With over 50 expressions of interest, the confirmed lineup for Bands in the Park 2026 was announced in February and contains a mix of regular favourites, bands returning after a year or two off and brand new groups. While Brass Bands continue as the core of the programme, a range of genres are now presented.

  • 17th May 2026: Ross Town (Brass Band)
  • 24th May 2026: Harlequintent (Brass Group)
  • 31st May 2026: Cheltenham Silver (Brass Band)
  • 7th June 2026: Lydbrook (Brass Band)
  • 14th June 2026: Malvern Big Band (Big Band)
  • 21st June 2026: Reiver's Gallows (Alternative Folk)
  • 28th June 2026: AW Parker (Drybrook) (Brass Band)
  • 5th July 2026: Moonlighting (Small Band Swing Jazz)
  • 12th July 2026: Usk Brass (Brass Band)
  • 19th July 2026 (1): Mice In A Matchbox (Progressive Folk)
  • 19th July 2026 (2): Border Belles (Choir)
  • 19th July 2026 (3): Ebbw Valley Brass (Brass Band)
  • 26th July 2026: Nailsworth (Brass Band)
  • 2nd August 2026: Nothin' But Dust (Country & Rock n' Roll)
  • 9th August 2026: Forest of Dean Brass (Brass Band)
  • 16th August 2026: Worcestershire Winds (Wind Band)
  • 23rd August 2026: City of Cardiff Community Band (Brass Band)
  • 30th August 2026: Bourbon Alley (Blues Band)
  • 6th September 2026: Cinderford (Brass Band)
Bands in the Park 2025

In 2025 the Town Council set us a challenge of expanding the genres represented in an expanded Bands in the Park programme of seventeen sundays. Following a sizeable amount of interest, we were happy to announce the following groups will be performing at the Bandstand...

  • 18th May 2025: Ross Town (Brass)
  • 25th May 2025: Bream Silver (Brass)
  • 1st June 2025: Brass Monkeys (Brass)
  • 8th June 2025: Metz Big Band (Jazz/Concert/Big Band)
  • 15th June 2025: Abergavenny Borough Band (Brass)
  • 22nd June 2025: Lydney Town (Brass)
  • 29th June 2025: Lydbrook (Brass)
  • 6th July 2025: A49'ers (Contemporary)
  • 13th July 2025: Hereford Concert Band (Jazz/Concert/Big Band)
  • 20th July 2025 (1): Frankie Wesson & Band (Contemporary)
  • 20th July 2025 (2): Border Belles (Choir)
  • 20th July 2025 (3): Ebbw Valley Brass (Brass)
  • 27th July 2025: Glevum Big Band (Jazz/Concert/Big Band)
  • 3rd August 2025: Abertillery Town (Brass)
  • 10th August 2025: Forest of Dean Brass (Brass)
  • 17th August 2025: Jazz Friday Big Band (Jazz/Concert/Big Band)
  • 24th August 2025: Silurian (Contemporary)
  • 31st August 2025: Love to Sing Choir (Choir)
  • 7th September 2025: A. W Parker (Drybrook) Band (Brass)
Previous Programmes

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about our the band or wish to book us for an event, please contact our Secretary - Hugh by email or via our Facebook Page...

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SAFEGUARDING

The band takes its safeguarding duties seriously and is aligning with the Bandsafe guidance provided by Brass Bands England.

To raise a concern with the Band, please contact our Safeguarding Lead - Liz Sheridan...

safeguarding@drybrookband.co.uk

BAND ROOM

We are proud to have our own purpose-built Band Room with rehearsal space, storage and kitchen facilities, thanks to the efforts of past members.

The Band Room, Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9JA

REHEARSALS

The band rehearses once a week at our Band Room in Drybrook. If you fancy a blow, please get in touch to arrange to join us.

Thursdays, 8.00pm - 10.00pm



The Drybrook & District Silver Band is a Registered Charity (No. 1154033) and performs under the name of the 'A. W. Parker (Drybrook) Band' in recognition of our long-standing sponsorship deal.
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