The City of Birmingham Band unveiled their new look for their recent concert appearance at Birmingham Botanical Gardens in the heart of the West Midlands.

The band stated that the uniform rebranding marks a significant milestone, reflecting its updated approach to its music making and community engagement.

The waistcoats, made by Centre Stage in Blackburn, retain the band's logo with the backs reflecting their traditional stage jacket colours which were last replaced in 1994.

Important decision

Band spokesperson Barbara Dunscombe, who has played BBb tuba for the last half century was certainly pleased with the new look. She said: "It was an important decision made to keep the Teal colour identity in the new design.

It represents the band's heritage and enables us to continue to be recognised within in the local community."

We are deeply rooted in Birmingham's musical tradition, and our new look celebrates our proud heritage and exciting times to comeCity of Birmingham Band

Integral part

City of Birmingham Band has been an integral part of the city's cultural landscape for over 80 years, with the rebranding aimed to honour the legacy as well as capturing an exciting future.

Band Chairperson Phil Hadley added: "We are deeply rooted in Birmingham's musical tradition, and our new look celebrates our proud heritage and exciting times to come."

You can both see and hear the band in action at Ironbridge Gorge Festival of Brass on Saturday 13th July.