The Regimental Band & Corps of Drums of The Royal Welsh

08/09/2026

07/09/2026

Looking for the ultimate weekend plans?
Join us for 'Party in the Park' at Cardiff Castle! 🏰

Bring the whole family for an action-packed day featuring military parades, thrilling re-enactments, live music, interactive equipment displays, and so much more.

📍 Where: Cardiff Castle
📅 When: Saturday, 12 September 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: FREE

Everyone is welcome—don't miss out on a fantastic day celebrating with The Royal Welsh!

27/07/2026

25/07/2026

We wrapped up our second Annual Continuous Training period last night with a performance in Cowbridge to support the ABF Wales, having completed a week at the The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Show.

At our final parade in the Main Ring of the showground, Band Sergeant Major WO2 Mark Ebdon accepted the presentation from the Society to recognise our contribution - particularly poignant for WO2 Ebdon as it was his final performance there before he retires from The Royal Welsh - but more on that later in the year..!

20/07/2026

This week we’re at The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Show, providing music on the Bandstand, in the Cattle and Main Rings, and also a fanfare for the opening ceremony (pictured) this morning.

Coming to the show this week? Come and say hello!

20/07/2026

Some photos from Friday’s Royal Gun Salute in Alexandra Gardens, Cardiff, on the occasion of Her Majesty The Queen’s birthday.

05/07/2026

We’re now back in the UK having finished our Annual Camp period with a performance at the Taptoe Brugge last night in the stunning Burg Square.

During our final rehearsals for the event we presented our hosts with a framed copy of our Regimental March - Men of Harlech - as a token of our appreciation for welcoming us so warmly to the Taptoe and for all their assistance throughout (and in the many months prior).

Did you know?
The term "Taptoe" is derived from the traditional Dutch military signal “Doe den tap toe” (meaning "turn off the tap"). In military camps, this was a drum or trumpet call alerting soldiers to return to their barracks for the night, eventually evolving into musical performances.

04/07/2026

Last night we performed at the Taptoe Lier to a warm and welcoming crowd at Sportpark Lier.

As well as performing our own marching display, we joined with fellow musicians from the Netherlands and Belgium for a massed bands finale.

We've now relocated to Bruges where tonight we will participate in the Taptoe Brugge.

01/07/2026

Practice makes perfect!

This week we're in Belgium for a performance at the Taptoe Brugge on Saturday, but first we're in Mons at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe ('SHAPE') where this morning we're running through the music to support Canada Day events.

Activities this week form the first of our two weeks of Annual Camp this year. Completion of these, alongside other training days and also our Military Annual Training Tests, count towards qualification of a tax-free bonus payment on top of pay that all Army Reservists get in their roles. Find out more at jobs.army.mod.uk/army-reserve

26/06/2026

It's Armed Forces Day this weekend, and we'll be supporting two local events with musical performances:

🎶 Saturday 27th June - Wales National Armed Forces Day at Pembrey Country Park with Cyngor Sir Gâr - Carmarthenshire County Council. More info at www.discovercarmarthenshire.com

🎶 Sunday 28th June - Bedwellty House and Park with Tredegar Town Council from 12 noon to 5pm. More info at www.tredegartowncouncil.co.uk/whats-on

Can't make it to either of those but keen to show your support? Find your nearest event at www.armedforcesday.org.uk