The Kibworth Brass Band is a friendly village Brass Band based in Kibworth Beauchamp, South Leicestershire. The band was founded in 1905 and has had many successful years in it’s past, being a frequent visitor to the National Finals, and also to the Blackpool Contests. We are currently graded nationally in the First Section.
The band plays many varied styles of music from traditional brass band music, jazz – dance and swing band, modern pop, classics and film music, as well as the best of modern compositions written for brass band. This variety of music allows us to play for a wide range of events including formal concerts, fetes, BBQs, weddings, birthday parties, proms, firework displays, formal dinners and much more.
We rehearse on Monday and Thursday evenings at our purpose built band room and are always happy to welcome new players and visitors.
The Kibworth Centenary Youth is the branch of our organisation which offers opportunities for children to learn and develop as players. We have two youth bands, the Kibworth Centenary Youth Brass Band and the Kibworth Centenary Training Band who rehearse on Monday and Tuesday evenings respectively. The youth band offers children of grade 2 standard and above to play in a concerts and competitions in order to further their development as players until they are ready to join a senior band. The training band – as the name suggests is a band which trains beginners of below grade two standard to be able to play in the Youth Band.
Latest News from the Kibworth Band
- Join the Kibworth Band – Two Exciting Vacancies!
Cornet and Bass players needed The Kibworth Band is on the lookout for two talented and enthusiastic musicians to join our ranks. We currently have vacancies for: Cornet Player – Position negotiable Bass Player – Either Eb or Bb Under the baton of our dedicated musical director, Brendan Caddy, the Kibworth Band has achieved remarkable results in recent years. These results have secured our promotion to the Championship Section for 2026 and we are seeking individuals who can help us continue to progress and develop as we embrace this exciting challenge. We rehearse every Monday and Thursday evening in our purpose-built band room, located in the beautiful south of Leicestershire. If you’re ready to be part of our journey and make your mark in a supportive and ambitious band, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact our Band Manager, Mark Smith, at 07963466380 or kibworth.band@gmail.com. All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. - Kaye Speed-Andrews to Bid Farewell to Kibworth Band
Kibworth Band is both proud and saddened to announce the departure of Kaye Speed-Andrews from our front-row cornet section. Kaye is relocating to begin an exciting new chapter with her partner Phil, and while we will deeply miss her presence, we celebrate all that she has contributed to our band. Kaye has been an outstanding … Read more - Championship Promotion
Kibworth Band Celebrates Promotion to Championship Section Despite Narrow Miss at Midlands Regional Brass Band Championships The Kibworth Band proudly announces its promotion to the prestigious top flight Championship Section from 2026, following a commendable performance at the Midlands Regional Brass Band Championships held in Bedworth over the weekend. Despite narrowly missing out on bringing … Read more - New Players Announcement
Kibworth Band is thrilled to announce the addition of two talented musicians to our ensemble. We warmly welcome Alasdair, who joins us as our new 2nd horn player, and Lauren Copple, who will be sharing the second trombone seat with Erin Tripp. Alasdair began his musical journey at the age of 7, learning under the … Read more - Ted Smith Funeral Details
A message from Mark Smith regarding Ted’s funeral. Dad’s funeral will take place at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 22nd November at 11.30am Dad will be taking his final journey through the village of Kibworth at approx 11am pausing outside the Kibworth Band room for the sounding of Last Post, before travelling on to a … Read more