The Band and Bugles of The Rifles
The Band & Bugles of the Rifles on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle during the Edinburgh Tattoo in 2007.
The Band is technically the youngest band in the Corps of Army Music formed in 2007 following Army amalgamations of other regiments.
The Band and Bugles provide support for all manner of military and civilian events, ranging from Royal Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. In recent times the band has visited much of continental Europe, Cyprus, Kenya, Azerbaijan, the Falkland Islands, Bermuda and Australia.
The Bugle Platoon is drawn from the five regular Battalions of The Rifles and they are fully trained infantry soldiers as well as the Army's finest buglers. They lead the marching band, perform with the concert band and can perform as soloists at high profile engagements as well as forming their own fanfare team.
Contact the band to discuss possible bookings or enquire about a career in the Corps of Army Music:
Telephone: 01962 888217
Email: admin@winchester.atr.mod.uk
Fans of TV's 'Sharpe' series will be clamouring to download 'Love Farewell', a new song just released by the Band and Bugles of The Rifles and John Tams. £1 will buy you the single with all the proceeds going to support the wounded. The download can be obtained from the Help for Heroes website.