Clacton-on-Sea Co-Operative Band

The Clacton-on-Sea Co-Operative Band is a traditional Brass Band based in Clacton, Essex, England. Formed in 1948 the Band is a well established organisation and over the years has earned the reputation of being a fine concert and contesting Band.

Many prizes have been won in competitions including in 1977, the title of 2nd Section Champion Band of Great Britain. Until 2003 the Band was a firmly established Championship Band - twenty odd years at this level was a great achievement. After two successful years in the First Section 2004-2005 the Band is once again in the Championship Section nationally and maintaining a high standard of playing. In the 70's and 80's the Band were broadcast on numerous occasions by the BBC in many popular broadcasts such as Listen to the Band, Friday Night is Music Night, Bandstand and Among Your Souvenirs and also appeared on BBC TV's Best of Brass series. The Band's members travel from Essex, Suffolk and Bedfordshire to play with the Band. Most concerts are given in and around Clacton-on-Sea and a series of Summer Concerts are given in the town's Princes Theatre. We have travelled extensively in Europe including trips to France, Belgium, Germany and Hungary and more frequently to Winschoten, Holland to perform with the Nieuw Leven Band.

We are always looking to play at new venues so if you would like to book the band please make enquires.

Our Sponsors, the East of England Co-Operative Society, generously support the band in our various activities and have done so since 1978, which is obviously very much appreciated.

The Supporter's Club help in the organisation of fund raising events activities and over many years have made a valuable and vital contribution to Band's operating expenses.
There is also a Friends of the Band scheme that entitles members to 10% discount on admission, souvenirs and a newletter. Membership fee £7.50.