Media Contacts Page

The Woodley Concert Band is (understandably) always delighted to provide information for journalists, about the band generally or for information about particular events where the band is involved.

We have created a media gallery with high definition photographs of the band which can be downloaded to accompany any stories. We have included some background information about the band at the bottom of this page.

Our media contacts are:-

Gregor Spowart - Chairman of the band Executive Committee
Graham Netherton - Press and PR Officer

To contact either, please send us a message using the form below, and we'll e-mail or call you right back.

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About Woodley Concert Band

Our History

Woodley concert band is a community wind band formed in 1974 to provide an outlet for the musical aspirations of local people. The founder members came together as the result of some evening classes at one of the local colleges. Over the years the band grew in size and ability and is now much sought after for a variety of events. A registered charity, the band secured a Lottery Commission grant in 1998 to equip the band with new instruments.

Today

The band now consists of over 40 musicians, meeting once a week to rehearse in Woodley, Reading. Our aim is to entertain our audiences with a wide variety of music, and to provide our players with opportunities to extend their repertoire and skills. Through our music, we have also been glad to help raise significant sums of money for local charities.

During an average year, the band will play 3 major indoor concerts, and appear at approximately 15 outdoor events from June to September. In 2008, Woodley Concert Band were delighted to be invited to play for the first time at Eastbourne Bandstand, as part of the prestigious Summer entertainment season organised by Eastbourne Council.

Our Music

Our repertoire is extensive. With a library of more than 1000 pieces of music accumulated since 1974, we can find music to suit all tastes and abilities. We have commissioned many pieces for special occasions, and enjoy mixing the familiar favourites with contemporary music in programmes incorporating pieces from the classics to the pops, show music to film scores, easy listening to jazz. In our concerts we often feature local musicians making guest appearances.

Interested? Find out about joining the band or becoming a Friend of Woodley Concert Band