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
- 🎺 Cornet & BBb Bass Vacancies 🎺
Championship Section from January 2026 Kibworth Band (South Leicestershire) is seeking: As we prepare to compete in the Championship Section from January 2026, we’re looking to strengthen our team with committed and capable musicians who share our passion for quality music-making and community spirit. 📍 Location & RehearsalsBased in the village of Kibworth, we rehearse:🕗 … Read more - 🎺 Principal Cornet Vacancy🎺
Following the upcoming departure of our outstanding Principal Cornet, Ciaran, who leaves us to begin his university studies, Kibworth Band is now seeking a talented and committed cornet player to take up the end chair and lead our cornet section into an exciting new chapter. 💼 About the RoleThis is a fantastic opportunity for a … Read more - 🎺 Band Update: Farewell to Ciaran, Welcome to Chris — and a Call for a New Principal Cornet 🎺
As the band continues to evolve, we share news of both farewell and welcome — and an exciting opportunity for the right musician to join our ranks. 🌟 Farewell to Ciaran – Principal Cornet We’re incredibly proud to announce that our principal cornet, Ciaran, is heading off to Swansea University to begin his studies in … Read more - Remembering Evie Dunger: A Musical Light Gone Too Soon
The Kibworth Band along with the wider brass band community is mourning the sudden passing of Evie Dunger, our talented flugel horn player, who left us at the young age of 28. For the past eight years, Evie graced the band with her artistry, bringing warmth and depth to its sound. Her loss is deeply … Read more - 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.