Free Oddfellows Brass performance in Eastbourne

Updated: 10 Apr 2024

Oddfellows Brass are set to wow the crowds at Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre on Sunday 21 May as part of this year's Oddfellows annual conference.

Oddfellows Brass as a recent performance in York

First come, first served

Members of the public are being invited to the free afternoon of live music, which is being hosted by Brighton and Sussex Oddfellows and starts at 3pm. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis.

Branch Secretary, Lynne Allard, said: “Oddfellows Brass are always spectacular, and I’m excited to invite people to come and experience them play for themselves.

“It’s free, there are no tickets and there is no need to book. Just turn up and enjoy this wonderful show with us."

Quite a show

The band will play a wide range of traditional and modern tunes, movie scores, and popular songs during its two-hour show with an interval.

Rob Boulter, who founded Oddfellows Brass in 1981 and continues to play in the band to this day, said: “We are extremely excited to come to Eastbourne to put on another brilliant show.

“For those who have never experienced a live brass band before, this is the ideal introduction. And if you’re a seasoned concert-goer, then we can guarantee this will be right up your street.

“We always have plenty of fun up on stage and we hope to see lots of those in attendance singing and dancing along!”

Based in Leicestershire, the band frequently travels the country to perform and in recent years has made steady progress in the National Brass Band rankings.

Annual conference

The concert is part of the Oddfellows’ national annual conference event programme, which in its more than 200 year history is being held in Eastbourne for the 11th time, the first being back in 1971.

The Oddfellows is the band’s long-standing financial sponsor.

Find out more

On the day, concert-goers will be able to find out more about the activities of Brighton and Sussex Oddfellows, whose members meet regularly in the area to socialise, fundraise and support each other.

Lynne said: “This is just one of the many fun and exciting events that we host in and around Brighton and Sussex, such as our Marina Monthly Lunch club on the second Thursday every month, and our many local walks and tours and other varied activities.”

Those interested in finding out more about the Oddfellows’ forthcoming events in the area should contact Lynne on 01243 265360 or email lynne.allard@oddfellows.co.uk.

If you're elsewhere in the country you can use our handy Branch Finder to find your closest Oddfellows friendship group and discover the range of exciting events they have to offer.

More information about Oddfellows Brass and a sample of their music can be found at www.oddfellowsbrass.co.uk.