Lydbrook to head to Europe

The Lydbrook Band will undertake a short tour of northern Belgium this weekend — including having the honour of playing at the Menin Gate.

The band has been honoured to perform at the Menin Gate

Thursday, 25 May 2023

The Lydbrook Band from the Forest of Dean will be heading into Europe this weekend as part of their centenary celebrations.

The band and supporters will be touring northern Belgium, setting off on Saturday morning to head to their first destination of Blankenberge.

Performances

Over the weekend and onto Tuesday they will perform several concerts in and around Gent, Ypres and Bruges and have been given the honour of playing at the Tyne Cot cemetery and the Menin Gate on Monday as part of the daily 'Last Post' ceremony (above).

Led by MD Gareth Ritter, they has also prepared a varied programmes of music including 'Shadow Cast by the Sun' by their Composer-in-Residence, Liz Lane, and will also be taking the opportunity to feature some of their talented young soloists.

Concerts:

Sunday 28th May: St. Michael's Church, Gent
Monday 29th May: Tyne Cot Cemetery
Monday 29th May: Grote Markt, Ypres
Monday 29th May: Last Post Ceremony, Menin Gate
Tuesday 30th May: Astridpark Bandstand, Bruges

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