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Honourable Artillery Company Regimental Band, Finsbury Barracks, City Road, London (2026)

17/10/2026

Congratulations to LSgt David Ward, who successfully completed the Basic Army Reserve Physical Training Instructor (AR PTI) Course at the Army School of Physical Training (ASPT) in Aldershot, passing out this week following an intensive two-week course.

The course combines practical physical training with classroom-based learning, covering anatomy, training principles, lesson planning and risk assessments. This equips candidates to deliver safe and effective physical training sessions and conduct fitness testing. Of the 44 candidates who started the course, 38 successfully passed out.

LSgt Ward was awarded the crossed swords and red belt in recognition of his achievement, becoming, quite possibly, the first piccolo player ever to qualify as an Army Reserve PTI! At 43, he was also the second-oldest candidate on the course.

He was joined by Sgt Barney Thorp of the HAC Regiment - Honourable Artillery Company who successfully completed the Advanced AR PTI Course.

Congratulations to both on their achievements.

11/10/2026

This month, Musn Perkins had the pleasure of deploying with The Band of the Coldstream Guards on tour to Japan, providing musical support from The HAC Band on French Horn. Concerts were performed in Tokyo, Nagoya City, Yokohama and Moriyama, in collaboration with elements of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force Central Band.

The HAC Band are currently recruiting for French Horn, Clarinet or Cornet players - are you looking for a new challenge? If you are interested in life as an Army Reserve Musician, we are seeking strong, confident players with good ensemble skills and reliable availability for rehearsals and duties. Contact The HAC Band PSI: [email protected] for more information.

06/10/2026

On Saturday evening, The HAC Band and guests of honour enjoyed their Annual Dinner at Armoury House.

Past and present members of the band came together in the regimental setting of the Long Room to enjoy a formal evening, reflecting on the past year’s accomplishments whilst also taking the opportunity to dine out two members of the band.

This year, Musn Thomson, a French Horn player, has transferred to the The Band of The Royal Yeomanry whilst The HAC Band’s PSI, CSgt Tony Johncock, is moving on to a new role within the wider British Army. His contribution to The HAC Band and its output has been significant, and he will be greatly missed. The band also took the opportunity to recognise his efforts by awarding CSgt Johncock the ‘Unsung Hero Award’.

Thank you to The Band of The Royal Yeomanry Clarinet Quartet for providing musical entertainment throughout the evening.

Images: LSgt Wild

01/10/2026

Congratulations to two members of The HAC Band who have recently received well-earned promotions.

Percussionist LCpl Buckles is promoted to the rank of LSgt, while Musn Ruddel advance to LCpl. These promotions recognise their professionalism, leadership and commitment within the band.

The HAC Band are currently recruiting for French Horn, Clarinet and Cornet players. If you are looking for a new challenge, contact [email protected]

11/08/2026

The HAC Band concluded a successful week in Belgium this month, combining public performances, military education and acts of remembrance across Flanders.

Throughout the visit, the band performed a series of free public concerts, including appearances at Zonnebeke, Mons Grand-Place, Talbot House, Château La Lovie and St George’s Memorial Church in Ypres. The performance at Château La Lovie was enjoyed by residents, staff and visitors in the grounds of the historic château, while the concert at St George’s Memorial Church concluded the band’s public programme in one of the most significant British memorial churches on the Western Front.

Alongside its musical programme, the band took part in battlefield studies, visited sites of historical significance including Mons Memorial Museum and the Royal Guild of Saint Sebastian in Bruges, and supported commemorative events at Railway Dugouts Burial Ground and the Menin Gate.

The band would like to thank WO1 Buckell and WO2 Powers 162 Regiment RLC, together with guest euphonium player LCpl Haynes from The Band of The Royal Yeomanry, for their support throughout the annual training exercise. Their assistance and company were greatly appreciated by everyone involved.

Video: LCpl Brown

02/08/2026

The Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres bears the names of more than 54,000 British and Commonwealth servicemen who fell in the Ypres Salient and have no known grave. The HAC Band was proud to provide musical support for the daily Last Post Ceremony beneath the memorial yesterday evening.

As part of the ceremony, while the band provided commemorative music, our newest recruit, Musn Ghanty, laid a wreath on behalf of the Commanding Officer, HAC Regiment - Honourable Artillery Company, in memory of those members of the Regiment who fell during the First World War.

WO1 Buckell and WO2 Powers, representing 162 Regiment RLC, also laid wreaths on behalf of their regiment and the British Red Cross Sussex Branch. Having supported the band throughout the visit as the logistics team, they took the opportunity to pay tribute to those who served before them.

Held every evening at 20:00, the Last Post Ceremony continues an unbroken tradition of remembrance, honouring those whose names are inscribed on the memorial.

Images: Eric Compernolle
Last Post Ieper

01/08/2026

Railway Dugouts Burial Ground near Ypres was the setting for this year’s annual commemorative service, where The HAC Band provided musical support.

The service remembered the servicemen buried at the cemetery, reflecting on their sacrifice and ensuring their service continues to be remembered more than a century after the First World War.
At the heart of the ceremony were the stories of twelve Talbotousians - soldiers whose lives were touched by Talbot House - Every man's club during the Great War. Through letters, personal accounts and historical research, each man’s story was brought to life, ensuring that the names engraved on the headstones were remembered not only for how they died, but for how they lived.

One particularly poignant moment saw Talbot House organist Ludo play the historic harmonium for Gunner William Hall, the very instrument he is believed to have heard just moments before his death in 1917. Alongside the Ceremony of Light, the sounding of the Last Post and flowers laid by local children, The HAC Band was privileged to contribute to an evening of remembrance that ensured these stories continue to be told.

What remains is their memory. What endures is their story.

Images: Eric Compernolle

31/07/2026

The HAC Band was delighted to return to Talbot House - Every man's club on Thursday, giving a free afternoon concert in the historic garden.

Established in 1915 as an 'Every Man's Club', Talbot House provided soldiers of all ranks with a place of rest and respite away from the front line. More than a century later, it remains a powerful symbol of unity, resilience and community.

The Honourable Artillery Company has a long association with Talbot House, with The HAC Band recorded as performing there in March 1918. Returning to perform in the garden once again made for a particularly meaningful occasion, connecting today's musicians with those who served and performed here during the Great War.

Images: Eric Compernolle

30/07/2026

Members of The HAC Band visited The Royal Guild of Saint Sebastian in Bruges on Wednesday, where they were given a tour of one of Belgium’s oldest surviving civic institutions.

Founded in the 14th century, the Guild continues to practise and preserve the ancient sport of longbow archery, and has enjoyed close links with Britain since the exile of King Charles II in Bruges. During his time in the city, Charles II and members of his court became members of the Guild, and raised the First Regiment of Foot Guards in Bruges in 1656. Following the Battle of Waterloo, the regiment became known as today’s Grenadier Guards.

The Honourable Artillery Company (1537) shares a longstanding connection with the Grenadier Guards (1656). As the senior regiment of the British Army, members of The HAC were incorporated into the newly formed First Regiment of Foot Guards, establishing a relationship that continues to this day. The visit therefore provided an opportunity to reflect on a shared military heritage, with Band of the Grenadier Guards veterans serving in The HAC Band also taking time to pay their respects.

During the visit, Director of Music Major Bruce Miller presented the Guild with a commemorative HAC plaque to mark the band’s visit and the enduring links between the two organisations. The occasion also provided an opportunity to present Musn Ruddell and Musn Crozier with their Volunteer Reserves Service Medals (VRSM), recognising their dedicated service as members of the Army Reserve. Congratulations!

29/07/2026

The HAC Band was pleased to perform in the historic Grand-Place de Mons yesterday. The free afternoon concert featured a varied programme of military favourites, concert works and popular music, enjoyed by local residents and visitors in the heart of the city outside the 15th century Gothic architecture.

Our annual training exercise this week also marks the first overseas engagement for new recruit and tuba player, Musn Ghanty. Musn Ghanty has performed with a range of brass bands, orchestras and wind bands, in addition to a varied commercial music technology and performing career. Having recently joined The HAC Band, he has embraced the opportunity to deploy to Belgium and contribute to the band’s programme of performances and military activities from the outset.

Welcome to the band, Musn Ghanty!

Images: LSgt Wild

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