Bournemouth Youth Marching Band

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Saturday 7th September - Blandford Carnival

The first of our autumn carnivals.

A good crowd, especially through the town centre, clearly enjoyed our music.

Saturday 12th August - Lyme Regis Carnival

Despite bad weather earlier in the day the event was well supported by the carnival participants and the spectators along the route. It was a great evening.
Sunday 4th August - Phantasialand

It was our last full day in Germany so we went to the Phantasialand Theme Park in Bruhl near Cologne.

We all had a great time here and had lots of fun before the long overnight journey home.
Saturday 3rd August - Bad Krueznach

Our final performance of the Tour at a terrific venue. A massive and appreciative audience.

We played two 45 minute sets plus 2 encores. We were delighted to get a standing ovation at the end.

Saturday 3rd August - Kamp Bornhofen


We spent the morning cooling off in the fantastic Open Air Swimming Pool in the village of Kamp Bornhofen. It's on the other side of the Rhine to Boppard so we had to travel an hour to get there.

Friday 2nd August - Boppard

Our afternoon concert in the Boppard Bandstand alongside the Rhine.

It was extremely hot in the small bandstand but we played a 1 hour set magnificently.
Friday 2nd August - Rhine Boat Trip

In the morning we went on a 1 1/2 hour scenic boat trip to St Goar.

The coach picked us up there after lunch to take us back to Boppard.
Wednesday 31st July - Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium

The Band had the honour to play in the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate. There was a massive audience as usual here;

We marched on to Slaidburn and off to the 1914 March Medley. As part of the Commemoration we played the Buglers Nocturne and also Highland Cathedral during the weath laying. We Will Remember Them.

Wednesday 31st July - Oostende, Belgium

A full length morning concert in the Wapenplein bandstand in the middle of town,.

The concert was well attended and clearly enjoyed by the audience.
Tuesday 30th July - Diksmuide, Belgium

The first performance on our 2019 Band Tour.

Unfortunately heavy rain forced the Concert to be curtailed after just a few pieces had been played.

Sunday 28th July - Swanage Carnival

A great performance by the Band in very hot and sunny weather. Great and appreciative audience along the route.

Just 2 days to the start of our Band Tour.
Sunday 30th June - Garden Party in Bisterne

The Band were delighted to be invited to play for a garden party in the village of Bisterne.

We played a range of music that was clearly enjoyed by the audience.

Saturday 22nd June - Throop Fun Day

The Band were delighted to take part in the Throop Fun Day and gave two Concert style performances. The event was really busy and our music was well received with lots of good comments.

Sunday 2nd June - D Day Commemoration, Ferndown


The Band played for this event including the two hymns and the Last Post / Reveille.


Unfortunately the weather took a turn for the worse just before the parade was to take place and the service was moved indoors.

Wednesday 29th May - Victory Tattoo

We also took the opportunity of a team photo in front of HMS Victory.

It was a great day and we look forward to the next one!


Wednesday 29th May - Victory Tattoo


To bring the tattoo to a conclusion we performed alongside the Royal Marines School of Music Band and the three other youth marching Bands. in a spectacular finale.

Wednesday 29th May - Victory Tattoo

Several weeks of rehearsals came to a conclusion with the Band performing a marching display at this tattoo in front of HMS Victory organised by the Royal Marines. 

We also launched our brand new uniform today. There were lots of very complimentary comments about the display, the music and the new uniform.

Wednesday 1st May

It was a very busy Band Meeting last night with preparations for our major performances at the Victory Tattoo and D Day Commemorations continuing as well as drill, bugle team practice, tuition, new uniform measurements and fittings. A great team effort.


Wednesday 10th April


Rehersals of the Victory Tattoo Massed Band music continued. Excellent progress has been made and the Band are really looking forward to this fantastic event. The Tattoo is on Wednesday 19th May starting at 2.30pm alongside HMS Victory at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Entry is free.

Saturday 6th April - Easter Fayre

The Band held their first Easter Fayre at Kinson Community Centre/ Special guests were the Easter Bunny and Buzz Lightyear.

A great afternoon and the Fayre was very will attended. Thanks to the Friends of BYMB, helpers, stallholders and customers.