Oddfellows Brass, our official band, started life as a youth collective under the name ‘Unity Brass’ in 1981. It was founded by Rob Boulter, who continues to play in the band today.
Its talented musicians share a love of brass and perform a wide range of music, from traditional tunes and modern works (of which some are arranged and composed by their players), to movie scores and popular songs.
They give up their time freely to rehearse and regularly travel the country to stage concerts. Oddfellows Brass entertains our members and guests at a number of Branch events each year and they always put on a first-class performance at our annual conference, which is also open to the public to enjoy.
Based in Markfield, Leicestershire, the band has made steady progress in National Brass Band rankings, qualifying for the National Brass Band Finals on six occasions, including a performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall. They've also embarked on several international and European tours.
Why we sponsor Oddfellows Brass
We love their passion for what they do and celebrate the band’s ability to help people enjoy the brighter side of life. Their music has a sound as big as the friendships it forms along the way. And as a Society built on friendship, for us, that’s the key.
To find out more about Oddfellows Brass, visit www.oddfellowsbrass.co.uk.
How do you book Oddfellows Brass to play at an event?
If you are an Oddfellows Branch and would like to book Oddfellows Brass for a concert, please email events@oddfellows.co.uk for more information.
If you are a member of the public and would like to book Oddfellows Brass for a concert, please visit www.oddfellowsbrass.co.uk.
Listen to Oddfellows Brass
Listen to Oddfellows Brass perform at our 2024 annual conference in Llandudno.
Upcoming performances for 2026
Bury - Saturday March 28
St John with St Mark Church, Sunny Avenue, Bury, Lancashire BL9 6PF
Start time is 3pm
Tickets cost £10
Contact Natalie Kearns on 07564 641 909 or email natalie.kearns@oddfellows.co.uk
Eastbourne - Sunday 17 May
Shackleton Suite, Devonshire Quarter, College Road, Eastbourne BN21 4JJ
Start time is 3pm
This is a free public concert and is part of our annual conference events programme
King's Lynn - Sunday 14 June
The Barn, Knights Hill Village, Kings Lynn PE30 3HQ
Start time and ticket price to be confirmed
Contact Alison Shultz on 07564 834292 or email alison.shultz@oddfellows.co.uk
Reading - Saturday 27 June
Christ Church Woodley, Crockhamwell Road, Woodley, Reading RG5 3LA
Start time to be confirmed
Tickets cost £10
Contact Debbie Jex or Karen Dyke on 0118 957 3354 or email debbie.jex@oddfellows.co.uk or karen.dyke@oddfellows.co.uk
Leicester - Sunday 4 November
Wyggestons, St Ursula's Chapel, 160 Hinckley Road, Leicester LE3 0UX
Start time and ticket price to be confirmed
Contact Jo Brown on 0116 254 3106 or email jo.brown@oddfellows.co.uk
