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National Moment of Reflection

The Worshipful The Mayor will lead the City of Southend-on-Sea in a national moment of silent reflection

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How brass bands have kept south Essex entertained over the decades

The sound of brass bands rousing the crowds at fetes, fayres and carnivals bring back memories for so many of us

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The Twelve Days of Christmas

Carl's Christmas request

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Turning on the Hadleigh Chrstmas Tree

The "Hadleigh Waits"

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Cyclone Idai Appeal

Supporting recovery and relief efforts for areas in South-East Africa affected by Cyclone Idai

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Priory Brass

Members join a Who's Who of Brass Banding

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The Great Fête

Several members supported London Metropolitan Brass for a fun time at The Great Fête, Ally Pally

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Sir David Enjoys the Orpheus Singers Presentation of the Rat Pack

Members of The Southend Band supported Southend Wind Orchestra, with the Orpheus Singers

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The Rat Pack

Members of The Southend Band supported Southend Wind Orchestra, with the Orpheus Singers

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Orpheus Set to Swing it

Members of The Southend Band supported Southend Wind Orchestra, with the Orpheus Singers

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Enjoy a Traditional Festival of Remembrance in Southend

Raising money for the RAF Benevolent Fund and the Royal British Legion in Southend

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Poppies: Wave

The breathtaking sculpture Wave, a sweeping arch of bright red poppy heads suspended on towering stalks

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Accountants' sing their way into the Christmas spirit

More than £7,000 raised over the past three years alone for worthy charities

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Floodtide

Floodtide by John Eacott makes music from the movement of tidal water. The sounds of the Thames Estuary live in the apt surroundings of a cruise liner terminal

Brass band concert in Southend will get you into the festive spirit... banner

Brass band concert in Southend will get you into the festive spirit...

Wrap up warm and enjoy the sounds of the annual Christmas Concert in the Park on Sunday, at the bandstand in Priory Park

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Festive performance raises money for charities

Singers from Southend Boys' and Girls' Choir performed alongside The Southend Band during the performance

Free Southend Bandstand concerts are back in Priory Park

Free concerts are coming back to Southend's Priory Park later this month

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Concert will raise funds for homeless

Music will ring out for a good cause as singers and musicians raise money for Southend charity Harp, which helps the town’s homeless

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We have a new Musical Director

After six wonderful years, Andrew Rogers has decided to hang up his baton

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On Landguard Point

A feature film by Pacitti Company exploring what home means in the East of England

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Saying Goodbye to The Civic Centre

The 13th Floor

Southend Band evicted from Civic Centre

Facing eviction from its base at Southend Civic Centre due to council cuts

Concert brings Christmas spirit to Basildon

A concert will bring a bit of Christmas cheer to Basildon

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Bandstand Welcomed to Priory Park

Hundreds of people turned out to welcome the bandstand back to Southend

Bandstand is back by popular demand

Southend's much-loved bandstand reopens in its new home in Priory Park on Sunday

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Top Brass Back To Battle It Out

Southend-on-Sea Band Contest 1998

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Brass Band Contest Revival

Trophies up for grabs