The Wantage Big Band is an 18-piece swing band. It performs music from many legendary artists which include Count Basie, Glenn Miller and Duke Ellington to name a few. The band’s programme can be tailored to suit individual requirements ranging from weddings, outdoor festivals, corporate events and parties of all descriptions, where the band can play a selection of hits from the 20’s to the 80’s. As well as performing as an 18 piece, the band also play as a smaller combi.

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Its players include many music graduates from the London Music Colleges as well as colleges in Manchester, Birmingham and Wales.

Fancy a Jive, Jitterbug or Lindy Hop? Contact Eileen Sykes (aesykes18@btinternet.com or tel. 01235 767541) to discuss booking details.


About Us

Wantage Silver Band have been making music in Wantage, Oxfordshire and beyond since 1972.

Our 'A' Band competes in the prestigious Championship Section of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain.

Please visit our Support the Band page to see how you can help with our fundraising for the new Bandhall. 

We are very grateful for the kind support of our Sponsors 

Perhaps you would like to become a Patron or a Sponsor, if you are interested please click here for more information.


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Forthcoming Events

Saturday, 3rd March

  • Concert in aid of Refurbishment of Grove Village Hall
    7:30pm at Village Hall, Main Street Grove
    (Concert Brass)

Wednesday, 7th March

  • AGM
    7:00pm at Old Mill Hall, Grove

Saturday, 10th March

  • Rotary Concert featuring Youth Groups
    7:30pm at Civic Hall, Portway, Wantage
    (Youth Band)

Saturday, 17th March  

  • London and Southern Counties Area Contest - 3rd Section
      at Stevenage Leisure Centre
    ('B' Band)

Sunday, 18th March  

  • London and Southern Counties Area Contest - Championship Section
      at Stevenage Leisure Centre
    ('A' Band)

Easy Fundraising

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New Bandhall

For the latest news on our new bandhall, please visit our New Bandhall section.