The Stroud Red Band
We are an extension of the London Big Red Band, which has been in existence since the 1980s. Like them we play music from the heritage of the labour, socialist and international solidarity movements. We play at demonstrations, marches and benefits when we can.
We try to be as open as possible - no auditions, and no political correctness test. If you like the music and are in sympathy with our aims, we'd love to have you.
Where we are playing
- Thursday 1st May, May Day procession in London
- Saturday 3rd May, 11am, Stroud May Day
- Saturday 17th May, 7pm, Chartist Commemoration, Prince Albert, Stroud
- 19th to 20th July, Tolpuddle Festival
- Saturday 9th August, 12 noon, Doverow Woods celebration, Stonehouse
- Monday 25th August, noon, Horns on Horns Road
- Probably 8th November, Newport Rising procession
- Friday 5th December, Stroud Goodwill
Photographs and Videos
Rehearsals
Unless it says otherwise, there is an optional extra practice from 2pm to 3pm
- Sunday 18 May 2025, 3 to 5pm, Springhill
- Sunday 15 June 2025, 3 to 5pm, Springhill
- Sunday 13 July 2025, 3 to 5pm, Springhill
- Sunday 21 September 2025, 3 to 5pm, Springhill
- Sunday 19 October 2025, 3 to 5pm, Springhill
- Sunday 16 November 2025, 3 to 5pm, Springhill
We are members of the International Activist Fanfares Network who have a web radio station.
For band members
There is a resources page now which includes tunes, videos and artwork.
Links