Welcome to our website
This is the website of the world famous Littlehampton Concert Band. We are a community focused concert band based in West Sussex on the south coast of England.
The aim of our website is to provide all the background information you could ever need about the band as well as providing regular updates about forthcoming concerts and events.
You'll also find samples of the band, media cuttings and photos so there is plenty to see on the site. And if you have any feedback, feel free to get in touch.
Last Night of the Proms - A huge success
What a reaction our audiences gave at the Littlehampton and East Preston Last Nights of the Proms. Our Olympic themed first half featured a variety of music depicting different aspects of the games and associated sports.
But it was our second half that really got everyone going. With patriotic music and lots of fun, the audiences gave it their all singing and waving flags right through to the end.
Watch this space for lots of photos shortly.
Bronze Medal for Elise & Anna
Long time band member Elise Laverick has just won the Bronze medal in the Doubles Sculls event at the Beijing Olympic Games. Along with Anna Bebbington, Elise rowed one of the most thrilling races of the regatta and there was less than 3 tenths of a second between the top three crews.
It was a tremendous effort and the band, as well as the rest of the country, are very proud of Elise and all the athletes in team GB.
Musikverein Wurmersheim visit a resounding success
All good things must come to an end as they say and when the time came for our guests, the Musikverein Wurmersheim, to head home, we were really sad to see them leave.
The band committee who organised the visit knew they had to live up to the fabled German standards of efficiency but do so they did; and some! The two concerts, the trips to London and Brighton plus all the other things that we laid on were all a great success and we hope that our guests enjoyed their trip as much as we did.
All the details about the Musikverien Wurmersheim trip can be found here. We've also added loads more pictures, courtesy of band photographer, Nick Barnes.
Our next public engagement is ...
Littlehampton Carol Concert
Our Christmas programme kicks off with the Littlehampton Carol Concert. It's in St Mary's Church, Littlehampton and will a fun night.
Want to know more? See the Littlehampton Carol Service page for all the details.
Don't forget to check out the 2008 concerts page for our whole list of other great concerts.
Popular Pages
Read All About It! - Follow this link to see the newspaper articles that have been written about us.
Listen To The Band- By the miracle of modern technology, you can now hear the band with some snippets of our recent concerts.
Join Us- Fancy joining us? We are always on the lookout for new players so if you are a woodwind, brass or percussion player, why not contact us to find out more.
Concert Photos - See us in action. Some great shots of the different concerts that we have performed recently.
Recent Feedback
Chairman of Arun District Council:-
I just wanted to write to thank you for inviting me to your 18th Birthday Concert which was held on 22nd April 2006. Please again pass on my congratulations to John Wyatt and the rest of the band for achieving this milestone and here is to the next 18 years.
As usual the concert was superb and I know that although Wendy was very nervous about playing in public for the first time, it was a wonderful experience for her.
Keep up the wonderful work that you are doing which is all for the benefit of the local community.
Tony Squires
Mayor of Littlehampton:-
On behalf of Susan and me I would like to take the opportunity to personally congratulate the Littlehampton Concert band on their 18th Birthday Concert and thank them for their invitation.
The evening was enjoyed by all present and I would like to applaud Bob for his great musical arrangements.
Please convey my compliments and thanks to the caters for a delicious buffet. Thank you once again for your hospitality and a memorable evening.
Councillor David Dyball
Bill Beere (Previous Mayor of Arundel):-
Just a note to say how much Diane and I enjoyed the 18th Birthday Concert at Rustington yesterday evening. It was very well laid on and very welcoming.
Bill Beere
Rustington Parish Council :-
The council would like to thank you, and the Members of the Littlehampton Concert Band, most sincerely for the inestimable contribution the Band, once again, made to the success of the Annual Community Carol Concert.
The Carol Concert, as you know, is thoroughly enjoyed each year by the many members of the local community who attend, and December's Concert was most certainly an overwhelming success.
Once again, thank you for your continuing support and assistance - it would definitely not be the same without you!
Carole Ward - Clerk of the Council