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07/08/2026

As the band departs on their well-earned summer leave today, we’d like to take the opportunity to thank you all for your continued support. As those of you who attended our summer series of concerts will know, the band will look and sound little different from September as our woodwind players are reassigned across the Corps and we transition into a brass band.

To those departing the band - Thank you for unwavering service. Good luck in the future and we hope to work together again soon.

The instruments will still be silver, the bugles will still lead the band, the uniform will still be green and the music will always be Swift and Bold.

S&B

06/08/2026

👋🏻 🎷 New beginnings 🎷 👋🏻

Yesterday afternoon, the Band and Bugles held a leaving function to say goodbye to 22 members of the band as they move onto new bands within the Corps.

We said goodbye to;

Maj Jeans and Musn Austin moving on to The Band of The Household Cavalry,
WO1 Wood and CSjt Shaw, moving to the Army Engagement Ensemble (South),
CSjt Benham and Musn Holland, moving to the Band of the Welsh Guards,
CSjt Sayeg-Priestley and Cpls Jacobs and Robinson moving to the Band of the Irish Guards,
CSjt Wright, moving to the Band of the Scots Guards,
Sjt Soall, Cpls Murrow and Johnstone, LCpl Wood and Musn Suckling moving to the Band of the Coldstream Guards,
Cpl Davy and Musn Strickland, moving to the Army Engagement Ensemble (North),
Musn’s Brooks and Davies, moving to The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland,
Musn Caskie, moving to the Band of the Grenadier Guards,
And Musn Birch moving to British Army Band Tidworth.

A special farewell to Cpl Thyer as she leaves Army Music after 13 years of service.

From all of us remaining at The Band and Bugles, thank you for your immense *130 years* of combined service to The Band and Bugles, and the best of luck for the future!

31/07/2026

Last week, the band, bugles, and guests came together to commemorate the 1982 bombing of the bandstand in Regent's Park, London. This took place during a performance by the band of The Royal Green Jackets. The 7 bandsman who were killed and those who were injured are remembered by us on the anniversary every year.

06/07/2026

🌈 🎶 PRIDE 🎶 🌈

On Saturday, the Band and Bugles were privileged to lead the UK Armed Forces contingent through the parade at London Pride.

The Army is an equal opportunities employers, and celebrates its employment of all LGBTQ+ personnel and has successfully featured in Stonewall's Top 100 inclusive employers for le***an, gay, bisexual, and transgender staff. It has been a prominent feature of these lists since first entering in 2014.

04/07/2026

A Career in The British Army has a lot to offer!! Yes, you can even learn to sail!

One of our trombone players is currently delivering instruction in multiple waterborne activities to service personnel. Cpl Paley is temporarily employed at the Army Inshore Sail Training Centre.

Last week, our Serjeant Major visited Cpl Paley to present him with the Bar for his long service medal, representing 25 years Regular Army service. Cpl Paley began his career in Germany with the Royal Tank Regiment band and came to the band and bugles following assignments with bands of The Queen's Division, Royal Logistic Corps and British Army Band Sandhurst.

02/07/2026

🎟 FREE TICKETS 🎟

Just follow the links below to save your spot to witness the Massed Bands and Bugles of The Rifles.

Sat 18th July, Radley college, Oxfordshire -
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/band-and-bugles-of-the-rifles-concert-tickets-1988899127831

Sat 25th July, Exeter Corn Exchange -
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Friday 31st July, Tidworth Garrison Theatre -
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Reserve your tickets now !!

29/06/2026

🎟 Get your tickets reserved 🎟

The Massed Bands and Bugles of The Rifles are going on tour!

Next month all three Bands and Bugles will come together for three incredible concerts, and better yet, you can watch for free!

Just follow the QR code or head straight to the ticket pages below 👇

Sat 18th July, Radley college, Oxfordshire -
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/band-and-bugles-of-the-rifles-concert-tickets-1988899127831

Sat 25th July, Exeter Corn Exchange -
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/massed-bands-and-bugles-of-the-rifles-in-concert-tickets-1988059811413

Friday 31st July, Tidworth Garrison Theatre -
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-massed-bands-and-bugles-of-the-rifles-tickets-1989299635761

See you there!

23/06/2026

Time is running out!!

Get your tickets booked and join us for what promises to be an amazing evening!

See you there.

13/06/2026

Farewell to a Legend!

Yesterday, The Band and Bugles of The Rifles were at Sir John Moore barracks, Wi******er, the spiritual home of the Light Division. Leading us onto the square for his final parade was Rifles Bugle Major (CSjt) Aaron Keely.

Bugle Major Keely retires shortly after 24 years of service in the Regular Army. He has served with the band and bugles on 4 separate occasions, including a combined 3 years as a Bugler, 2 years as Assistant Bugle Major and 4 years as the Bugle Major.

Over the last 4 years, he has led the band on parade with his calm and confident leadership through a very busy era, including several high-profile state occasions, numerous public duties, and multiple overseas tours. All of us at The Band and Bugles of The Rifles would like to wish him well for the future... Carry on Bugle Major!

Celer et Audax. Swift and Bold.

08/06/2026

Not long to go now!

Get your tickets from the link in the original post.

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Wi******er
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