WOODFALLS BAND
Welcome to the Woodfalls Band Website. A Championship Section Brass Band, the band is based in the village of Woodfalls in south Wiltshire on the edge of the New Forest.
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West of England Regional Contest
What a whirlwind weekend! We had an unforgettable time playing Philip Sparke’s ‘Variations on an Enigma,’ and we were truly humbled by the warm reception our performance received. If you would like to hear our rendition led by Russell Gray head over to wobplay – https://wobplay.com/view?asset_id=NMQvaZlnmG Whilst we just missed out on a qualification to […]
Woodfalls Band mourns the passing of Ron Bligh
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ron Bligh who dedicated nearly 50 years of his life to the various Woodfalls bands, from 1955 to 2003. Ron’s contribution, work, and dedication to brass banding and music was immense and he leaves behind a wonderful legacy of musicians and memories. Ron joined […]
Hanger Farm Concert and Awards
The Woodfalls Band launched their 150th anniversary year this weekend with an exceptional concert at the Hanger Farm Arts Centre in Totton, Southampton. The varied program showcased music from George Michael, Nina Simone, and the 1970’s jazz fusion band Weather Report, alongside more traditional and contemporary brass band pieces by Edward Gregson and Paul Lovatt-Cooper. […]
Woodfalls Victorious at Centenary Wessex Contest
Coming 1st in The March Competition with Keighley Moor and 1st with our test piece choice of Edward Gregson’s Of Distant Memories, our return to the contest stage was a successful one. The Centenary Contest is a landmark for The Woodfalls Band having won the first Wessex Contest in 1922, fifty years later in 1972 […]
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Please use the button below to donate to Woodfalls Band, a registered charity (No. 1179252). Your donations help to meet the band’s running costs. Thank you!