Central England Concert Band is a fun and welcoming ensemble based in Sutton Coldfield. We play at various concerts and events throughout the year in the town and the wider West Midlands.
Central England Concert Band
The Royal Variety Concert
Part of the run up to Sutton Coldfield's Quincentenary 2028
Sat 21 March 2026, 730-930pm
Sutton Coldfield Town Hall,
Upper Clifton Street,
Sutton Coldfield
B73 6DA
Save The Date - Come and enjoy local people performing for local people. Last year's inaugural event went down a storm so is to be recommended for this year!
Musicians, dancers, singers and poets of all kinds, a special performance of 'Six', and all in the company of the Royal Town's Mayor Cllr Yip
Tickets available from mid-January
Licenced bar, public car park opposite.
Come along, this will be a very enjoyable event!
In the meantime, Sutton Coldfield Heritage Network are looking for your ideas on how our Royal Town can celebrate our Royal Charter's 500th Anniversary. Please complete the online form here
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 the Scout Centre on Aldridge Road, 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 (2026) we are specifically looking for tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, bassoon and French horn players.
Upcoming Concerts
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 mid-Jan 2026
Tribute Music Concert hosted by
Sutton Coldfield Town Hall as part of their new community arts' programme
June 2026
Time / date TBC
Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Upper Clifton Road,
Sutton Coldfield B73 6DA
Tickets available early 2026
Further concerts' 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!
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).