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The Band of the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment

The Band of The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment was formed in 1993 and is one of 19 UK-based Army Reserve Bands. The Regiment, however (also known as the ‘Tigers’), can trace its lineage as far back as 1572, with its modern formations coming into force in 1992 on the amalgamation of the Queen’s Regiment and Royal Hampshires. As well as providing musical support to the local community and The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment, we deliver essential music capability ranging from traditional marching, jazz, classical and pop to events and engagements across the UK and overseas.

The Band of The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (PWRR) is the only professional Reserve Military wind band based in Kent and is commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Wayne Hopla BA (Hons) ARCM BBCM psm.

The Band forms part of the British Army Reserve and rehearses weekly in our purposely built practice facility in Canterbury (Wednesday 1930 -2130) and also in Brighton (Thursday 1900-2100).

  • Payment for rehearsals and engagements.
  • Musical career development.
  • Annual tax free bonus.
  • Paid leave.
  • Pension. 
  • New skills, education, qualification and accreditation.
  • Adventure training and worldwide travel.
  • Allowances.
  • Defence discounts.
  • Instrumental / Vocal minimum grade six or equivalent. 
  • Aged 18-55.
  • Have British Nationality and Citizenship or be a Commonwealth Citizen with indefinite leave to remain in the country.
  • Be medically and physically fit.
  • Minimum annual commitment of 27 days.

The Band consists of woodwind, brass, and percussion and is regularly supported by 3 PWRR Corps of Drums on both stage and parade.

As well as being an active concert band, the unit boasts several smaller groups, including an 8-piece Fanfare Team, Clarinet and Saxophone ensembles, Brass Quintet and Pop Group.

Regimental music synonymous with the PWRR Band's history includes:

  • The Farmers Boy
  • Soldiers of The Queen
  • Minden Rose
  • The Queen's Royal Surrey March
  • The Queen's Own Buffs - The Royal Kent March
  • The Royal Sussex Regiment March
  • The Middlesex Regiment March (Duke of Cambridge Own)  

As an Army Reserve musician, you will have the opportunity to train overseas, join other bands during their training or take part in training packages designed to support foreign military bands.

In the last few years alone, we have seen musicians from the Band travel to;

  • Cyprus
  • Gibraltar
  • Ethiopia
  • Falkland Islands
  • India
  • Morocco
  • Turkmenistan
  • Uzbekistan

As well as music, you will have opportunities to participate in Adventure training, all whilst getting paid!

  • PWRR Band

    Leros Barracks

  • PWRR Band (Brighton)

    Quebec Barracks

PWRR Band History

The 4th Battalion, The Buffs TA Band

The Band of The 5th (V) Battalion, The Queen's Regiment

The Band of The Queen's Regiment (TAVR)

The Kohima Band of the Queen's Regiment

Amalgamation of the Queen's Regimen and Royal Hampshire Regiment

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If you are interested in enquiring about vacancies in the band, please contact us using the email address below.

Tel: 0300 1543873

Address: Leros Barracks, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1HR

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