Hello, we're the Bournemouth and District Concert Band

Weโ€™re a friendly, dynamic and sociable concert band which performs across Dorset including Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and beyond. Weโ€™re one of the largest concert bands in Dorset with around 75 musicians of all ages, playing brass, woodwind and percussion instruments. We play a variety of music to a high standard and offer a supportive environment for musicians; and we contribute to our local community where we can.

Upcoming concerts

We perform concerts all around Dorset and further afield. See where weโ€™re playing next and get the dates in your diary so you can join us.

About BDCB

We rehearse every Thursday from 7:30-9:30pm at Queenโ€™s Park Infant Academy. We play pieces from a whole variety of musical genres.

Join us

Weโ€™re always happy to see new faces. Join us if youโ€™re 14 years +. Ideally youโ€™ll be around Grade 5+ standard and have some band experience.

Daytime Community Band

Our offshoot daytime band meets once a month. It aims to get more people playing music, and spread the joy of music in our local area.

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Subscribe to our newsletter and be the first to hear updates including when concert tickets go on sale. You donโ€™t want to miss out!

Our blog

โ€œI am always impressed by your concerts but last night was out of this world! Congratulations to everyone involved - great music, lighting, video support and the cos players were a real bonus. Canโ€™t wait for the next one!โ€
— Concert goer
An outdoor orchestra performing in front of a historic mansion with a blue sky and some clouds.

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Contact us

Ask us anything and find out how you can join - weโ€™d love to hear from you.