STEVENAGE, March 21, 2026 -

The Epsom & Ewell Silver Band took to the stage today at the Gordon Craig Theatre for the London & Southern Counties Regional Brass Band Championships, competing in the highly competitive First Section. Under the expert baton of Musical Director Tariq Ahmed, the band delivered a polished performance of this year's set work, Variations on Was Lebet by Andrew Wainwright.

2026 First Section Results

The adjudicators, David Hirst and Steven Mead, faced a difficult task in a field of 14 high-quality bands. While Fulham Brass and the East of England Co-op Band secured the top two spots to qualify for the National Finals, Epsom & Ewell earned a respectable placing, further cementing their status in the section.

Looking Ahead

The result marks another year of solid progress for the band. Speaking after the results, members expressed pride in the performance, noting the significant step up in technical demands this year. Fans won't have to wait long to hear the band again; they are already preparing for their popular Summer Concert in the Walled Garden, scheduled for July 12th at the Old Moat Garden Centre.

Summer is here again! It seems like only yesterday that we were finishing off our 2025 summer season of concerts and events. But Christmas has come and gone, along with the winter/spring contest season, and we're gearing up all over again. We're out and about at various events and locations in the local area but we'd love you to join us at our own summer concert on Sunday 12th July. We're really looking forward to being back in the beautiful walled garden at the Old Moat Garden Centre on Horton Lane in Epsom. It’s a fantastic setting for outdoor music and the Waythrough staff always make us feel very welcome.
We're starting at 5pm to make the best of the sunny weather (fingers crossed!) without having to bear the full heat of the day, and to encourage you to bring your children. You’ll also need to bring your own rug or chair and you can pick your ideal spot. There will be drinks and snacks available to buy, provided by the on-site café, but feel free to bring your own. One thing you can’t bring into the garden is alcohol. Alcoholic drinks might be available for sale during the concert but you won’t be permitted to bring any of your own onto the premises.

Tickets are now available and we’re keeping them priced at a bargain £12 for adults. Under-15s are free without a ticket. You can download a printable/postable order form here or, if you're feeling very 21st Century, you can go to our online ticket store here and buy an e-ticket. If you're a regular visitor to the garden centre, you can also buy tickets there on weekdays.

We really hope to see you on 12th July. It should be a memorable occasion!

On Sunday 6th December at 7.00pm we’ll be holding our Christmas concert at our usual venue of St. Mary's Church in Cuddington, Worcester Park KT4 7HL. Anybody who has attended one of our Christmas spectaculars in the last couple of years will know that our MD, Tariq Ahmed, is a master of festive flair and this year’s programme promises to be no different. You'll be treated to some fantastic solos alongside the usual outstanding ensemble work, with a mix of yule-inspired and non-seasonal music.

We’ve kept our ticket price low at an inflation-busting £12 each (under-16’s are still free without a ticket) and that includes the usual refreshments at the interval! As always, we're grateful to the Cuddington Residents' Association and the Cuddington WI for everything they do to look after us.

If you're local to the Cuddington area, you can get tickets at Vale Road G&A Express newsagent. If you'd rather buy direct from the band, a printable postal order form can be found here. Alternatively, there is a QR code printed on the poster that you can scan to buy tickets online for a small transaction fee (here’s a link if you’d rather follow that). There may be some tickets available on the door but it’s always better to make sure and buy in advance!

Looking forward to seeing you all there. Book early to avoid missing out!