November 2026

Shipston Town Band enjoyed a fantastic result at the Wychavon Festival of Brass on Saturday 31 October, securing second place in the competition in Evesham. The band presented an exciting programme entitled The Voyage, taking the audience on a musical journey through space and beyond. The programme featured a special commission, Artemis, by Ian Felwell,

Following the death of Paul Sargent, I have received the sad news from Vanda Kirk, Eric Kaye’s daughter, that he passed away on Tuesday. Eric played Bb bass and was also a member of the All-Conquering Band of 1961. Apart from his musical interests, he was a skilled cricketer with both bat and ball and