The Aveley & Newham Band recently made banding history by becoming the first brass band to perform in the Olympic Park in London.

The band provided entertainment for the 5000 athletes taking part in the inaugural 5 mile run around the venue. The event, organised by the National Lottery was the first time members of the public had been allowed into the Olympic Stadium.

Extra motivation

A spokesperson told 4BR: "The band was stationed by the 4 mile marker and hopefully we gave the athletes that extra motivation to keep going for the final mile!"

The band was stationed by the 4 mile marker and hopefully we gave the athletes that extra motivation to keep going for the final mile!Aveley & Newham

Fantastic

They added: "The atmosphere in the venue was fantastic. The band were met with cheers and applause by grateful athletes and in between pieces (and during them in some cases), shouts of encouragement also came from the band!"

The Aveley & Newham Band carries the name of the London Borough which hosts the worldwide event.