An Afternoon of music

This special cathedral concert brings together the Combined Band of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment and the Lancashire Artillery Volunteer Band for a powerful and memorable evening of music.

The Band of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment is renowned for its exceptional musical standard, ceremonial heritage, and wide‑ranging repertoire, performing regularly at military, civic, and national events across the UK.

Joining them is the Lancashire Artillery Volunteer Band, a respected ensemble with deep roots in the county’s musical and military tradition, celebrated for its commitment to excellence and community performance.

Together, these two distinguished bands form a combined ensemble of remarkable depth, richness, and musical authority. Their joint performance offers an inspiring programme of traditional, ceremonial, and concert music, perfectly suited to the grandeur and acoustics of the cathedral setting.

This unique collaboration promises an uplifting and atmospheric concert, uniting professional military musicians and proud volunteer performers in one exceptional musical experience.