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Our theme for 2026 is Travel
In January 2026 we began rehearsals for our new themed programme, this time exploring modes of travel. The band is already enjoying the variety this theme offers, with music inspired by rail, sea, air and road. We have also commissioned a brand‑new work for the season, with more details to be announced soon. It promises to be an exciting year of fresh repertoire and musical adventure.
Celebrating the start of work on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1826
The Tung Auditorium, University of Liverpool,
18th September 2026 at 7.30pm
Join us as we celebrate 30 years of music, friendship and community at our special 30th Anniversary Play Day and Celebration Concert on Sunday 11 October.
Play Day: 9.45am - 12.00pm
Free Celebration Concert: 2.00pm - 3.30pm
The morning Play Day welcomes current members, former members and anyone interested in joining the band. Rehearse alongside us as we revisit some of our favourite film music and prepare for a special anniversary performance. If you are not a current member and would like to take part in the Play Day please e-mail heswallconcertband@gmail.com
Then return at 2.00pm for our free Celebration Concert, where family, friends and the local community can enjoy an afternoon of exciting music and help us mark this significant milestone.
Come and play, come and listen, and help us celebrate 30 fantastic years of Heswall Concert Band!
Heswall Hall, 111 Telegraph Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 0AF, (SatNav use CH60 4RH)
Join Heswall Concert band for Traditional Christmas Carols near the beautifully lit tree outside Willaston Memorial Hall, CH64 2XR
Other opportunities to come and see the band will be announced soon!
Concerts Performed in 2026
Below are details of the concerts we have performed in 2026. Our first performances took place outdoors in glorious weather at Poulton Hall Gardens.
Poulton Hall Gardens 23rd and 24th May 2026
Poulton Hall Gardens 23rd and 24th May 2026
Our first performances of 2026 took place on 23rd and 24th May 2026 in the beautiful surroundings of Poulton Hall Gardens. This included the performance of our new travel themed programme.
The concerts were part of the garden open days which were in aid of British Red Cross local hospital charities.
We very much enjoyed performing again at the Lady Lever Art Gallery.
Our 60 minute programme included pieces by Ethyl Smith, Florence Price, Amy Beach and Cecile Chaminade. the programme is linked to the May Morris: Crafting a Legacy Exhibition.
Heswall Concert Band at Vale Park
Sunday 16th August 2026 at 2.00pm-4.30pm
Vale Park Bandstand, New Brighton, Wallasey, CH451LZ
We enjoyed celebrating two special milestones: 100 years of the Bandstand and 30 years of Heswall Concert Band.
Our programme was a musical journey exploring different modes of travel, alongside a selection of favourites from our repertoire.
Our theme for 2025 was Myths and Legends
We enjoyed playing music inspired by King Arthur, extracts from Edvard Greig’s Peer Gynt, extracts from Stravinsky's Firebird as well as some lighter modern legends: Star Wars, Dr Who, Harry Potter and Wicked; blending folklore, fantasy, science fiction, drama, action and romance in a highly entertaining programme.
Poulton Hall Gardens Open Days - Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th April 2025
Poulton Hall Gardens Open Days - Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th April 2025
We enjoyed the two premiere performances of our Myths and Legends programme in the beautiful setting of Poulton Hall Gardens. The gardens were a perfect setting with sculptures and statues that represent myths and legends. We performed 3 movements from the brand new Arthur Suite composed by our Conductor Greg Williams and other music including Doctor Who, Robin Hood, Star Wars and Wicked.
West Kirby Musical Theatre Company 75th Anniversary Concerts - 16th-18th May 2025
West Kirby Musical Theatre Company 75th Anniversary Concerts - 16th-18th May 2025
We enjoyed accompanying West Kirby Musical Theatre Company in their 75th Anniversary Concerts at Westbourne Hall in West Kirby. Musical numbers included songs from Oliver, Oklahoma, Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, Titanic, Beauty and the Beast and Shrek.
Birkenhead Priory - Sunday 22nd June 2025 from 2pm- 4pm
Birkenhead Priory - Sunday 22nd June 2025 from 2pm- 4pm
We enjoyed playing music inspired by King Arthur, Robin Hood other more modern myths legends in the historic setting of Birkenhead Priory.
Birkenhead Priory, a 870 year old site, has a history that includes royalty, the birth of a city, and a religious life. Sitting on the banks of the Mersey, the Priory is the gateway to understanding how the Wirral grew over almost 1,000 years.
Myths and Legends
Myths and Legends
Sunday 26th October at 2.30pm
Join Heswall Concert Band on at Willaston Memorial Hall for an epic musical adventure through Myths and Legends!
Get ready for a spellbinding programme featuring music from Doctor Who, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Wicked — plus the performance of an incredible new suite inspired by King Arthur, composed by our very own Musical Director Greg Williams
Light Up Heswall
Light Up Heswall
Sunday 30th November 2025 at 2.30pm
Sunday 30th November 2025 at 2.30pm
Heswall Concert Band present a joyful afternoon of festive Christmas music and carols at the Festive Heswall event. Enjoy seasonal favourites including Sleigh Ride, Christmas at the Movies, Let It Snow, and traditional Christmas carols.
Indoors at Heswall Hall: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Outdoors (leading up to the Light Switch-On): from 4:30pm
Light Switch-On at 5:00pm
Christmas by Candlelight
Christmas by Candlelight
Friday 12th December 2025 at 7pm
Friday 12th December 2025 at 7pm
Heswall Concert Band with special guest swing vocalist Matty Granton
Smooth swing vocals
Christmas film favourites & carols
A church lit beautifully by candlelight
A magical meet-and-greet with Santa
Festive refreshments in the interval
Christmas on the Green at Willaston
Christmas on the Green at Willaston
Tuesday 16th December 2025 at 7pm
Tuesday 16th December 2025 at 7pm
Join Heswall Concert band for Traditional Christmas Carols near the beautifully lit tree outside Willaston Memorial Hall, CH64 2XR
Our theme for 2024 was Music from the Movies
Music from the Movies
Sunday 2nd June 2024 - Birkenhead Priory
Saturday 28th September 2024 - Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight
The Life and Songs of Cole Porter (with Rock Ferry Operatic Society)
Thursday 18th July 2024
Prenton Methodist Church
Christmas Selection Box
Thursday 5th December 2024 - The Palm House, Sefton Park
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