Central England Concert Band is a fun and welcoming ensemble. We play at various concerts and events throughout the year in Sutton Coldfield and the wider West Midlands.
Central England Concert Band
Family Christmas Concert
Sun 14 December 2025, 4-6pm
All Saints Church Centre, Belwell Lane,
Sutton Coldfield B74 4TR
Join musicians young and old for a entertaining and informal festive afternoon concert of Christmas medleys, a few carols, a White Christmas singalong, kids percussion and a Yellow Submarine (a Youth Orchestra favourite at any time of the year!).
CECB is delighted to welcome our guests the Royal Sutton Coldfield Youth Orchestra.
Tickets here, via the QR code below, or at All Saints Church Centre Mon-Fri 9am-3pm.
£8 adults, £4 under-16s (under-5s free)
Licenced bar, mince pies and mulled wine available.
Come along, this will be a very enjoyable event!
Central England Concert Band, based in Sutton Coldfield in the English Midlands, is a community band originating from the Black Watch Band in Longbridge Birmingham in 1949.
The Band plays around the West Midlands at both indoor and outdoor events. As a wind band, we collaborate with other musical outfits to provide enjoyable events for audiences of all ages.
We rehearse in Streetly, Sutton Coldfield on Thursday evenings term-time 8-10pm. We do 6-8 performances each year, growing our hometown following in Sutton Coldfield after being a mainly outdoor event band for some years.
We welcome new members for all sections of our band, Grade 4 is preferred but as a community band we are very flexible. No audition is required but please come have a play to see if we are a good match for each other!
Currently (2025-26) we are specifically looking for tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, bassoon and French horn players.
Upcoming Concerts
2025
Kings Heath Christmas Lights Service
Sunday 30 November 2025
500-630pm
All Saints Church, 2 Vicarage Rd, King's Heath, Birmingham B14 7RA (sidestreet parking)
Festive lights switch on, festive food, festive music!
Family Christmas Concert - in collaboration with Royal Sutton Coldfield Youth Orchestra
Sunday 14 December 2025
4-6pm
All Saints Community Centre, Belwell Lane,
Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield B74 4TR
Tickets: Adults £8 and Under 16s £4 (under-5s free).
2026
Royal Variety Concert hosted by
Sutton Coldfield Heritage Network
Saturday 21 March 2026
730-930pm
Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Upper Clifton Road,
Sutton Coldfield B73 6DA
Tickets available late 2025
Further concert details to come.
Many of our concerts are free to attend or are donations on exit. Where tickets are required, booking links are included. Please come and join us!
Gaming Music Concert hosted by
Sutton Coldfield Town Hall as part of their new community arts' Classical Series
Springtime 2026
Time / date TBC
Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Upper Clifton Road,
Sutton Coldfield B73 6DA
Tickets available early 2026
Book the Band
Bandstand events
Formal Events
Fundraisers
The band is a frequent bandstand performer, with full drumkit and in all weathers. Each year, we have a bandstand event programme around the wider West Midlands. Please book early to secure a slot in our busy summer schedule.
The band plays in indoor events such as major concerts and shows. Music can be a variety of show tunes, film themes, gaming music, military, or classical. Our musical director will be happy to discuss your requirements.
The band is always happy to support fundraising events as part of its giving back. Our chairman will be happy to chat with you.
Contact Us
For enquiries, bookings or more information about our services, please complete the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible (usually within a fortnight).