Raunds Temperance Band are pleased to announce Matt Brown as their new Resident Conductor, continuing the successful partnership alongside Musical Director Jonathan Pippen. Matt started playing in his home town, Portsmouth. Aged just 16, he joined the Army as a musician and spent 24 years touring the world performing at a variety of events and military occasions, the highlight of which was a tour to Jordan with The Queen. During his military career, Matt studied at the world-

What a fantastic weekend! On Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July, Raunds Temperance Band had a brilliant couple of days at the annual Hollowell Steam and Heavy Horse Show. This event is always a highlight of our summer calendar, and this year didn't disappoint. Across both days, the band performed three full one-hour sets each day, and the audience were treated to a diverse mix of music drawn from our current concert repertoire, ensuring there was a little something for everyone

The Cornet section gets even stronger as we welcome Charlie to the band Charlie started playing the trumpet at the age of seven before moving on to the cornet. He progressed through NMPAT, culminating in his final year as Principal Cornet of the County Youth Brass Band. During his time with the band, he toured internationally, performing in both Germany and the Czech Republic. Charlie joins us from Olney Brass, where he played for 4 years. He is currently finishing his first

On Saturday 27 June we had wonderful sunny afternoon at Kettering Town Council's Armed Forces Day! We were honoured to be part this special event celebrating and thanking the military community, while recognising the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families. A huge thank you to everyone who came along to listen, to the council for inviting us. It was a privilege to perform and be part of such a meaningful occasion.