Hello and welcome to the web site of the Band of Avon Fire and Rescue Service

If you're a musician looking for a Band to join in the Bristol, Bath & surrounding areas - you don't have to be a firefighter! Any musician can apply to join us. If you're looking for a Band to play a concert for you, then you've come to the right place - read on.

This site provides information on the band; the music it plays, its players and a little about the band's history. All the information you need to to join the band or book us for a concert or engagement is listed here.

Band members come from all walks of life and are not all fire service personnel. You will receive a friendly welcome when you join us.

We are a concert wind band in the Bristol, Bath and surrounding areas, and we perform a very broad spectrum of music styles and genre. We are available throughout the year to perform concerts or provide music at engagements and events. We are believed to have one of the most extensive music libraries for a community band.

The band rehearses weekly on Monday evenings at Lansdown, which is conveniently situated between Bristol and Bath. The Band is available to play in the Bristol, Bath and surrounding areas, including Weston-super-Mare.

We welcome new players at any time of the year. If you are interested, or know of anyone who would like to join us, please contact us.

Current vacancies:

We currently have some vacancies in most sections, and are especially looking out for a new trumpet player and a tuba player or bass guitarist (must be able to read music) or string bass. We want to hear from anyone interested in joining!

Director of Music: Percy Mann BA(Hons), ARCM, FCV, NABBC has held the position of Director of Music since 1987. He studied at the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall and served 28 years in Army bands. After leaving the Army, Percy played professionally and started to teach music. He currently teaches pupils privately and for Wiltshire Education Authority, as well as conducting various local groups.

The Band supports: