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Welcome to the website of the Brigstowe Village Band.

We are modelled on the village bands of Thomas Hardy’s day when local musicians played for all the local gatherings and celebrations.

We play lively upbeat traditional tunes of the British Isles and include songs, words and dances to reflect the origins of the music.

We perform at events such as fairs, street parties, harvest festivals and concerts. Please click here to see a list of the gigs Brigstowe Village Band have done.

Professional musician Alison Rowley arranges most of our music and leads monthly rehearsals.

The band is run as cooperatively as possible with members taking on organisational roles.

We are a friendly and inclusive group welcoming all acoustic instruments, there are no auditions and music is provided online – reading music is an advantage but some members play by ear.

Please contact the membership secretary (Fritjof) using the email address below if you are interested in joining the band. We may operate a waiting list for some instruments.

For more information about joining the band or booking us for an event please email secretary.bvb@gmail.com

“A mix of authentic tunes, songs, dances and readings. Brigstowe Village Band is the real deal and transfixed a toe-tapping audience with their re-creation of 19th century West Country festivities.”  – Portishead Senior Forum, May 2019.