Honourable Artillery Company Regimental Band

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To conclude their tour of Belgium, The HAC Band were honoured to provide musical support for the Last Post Ceremony at t...
03/08/2025

To conclude their tour of Belgium, The HAC Band were honoured to provide musical support for the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate yesterday evening.

Complimenting The HAC Band's presence at The Menin Gate, LCpl Faithful lay a wreath for HAC Regiment - Honourable Artillery Company soldiers who fell in the Great War as part of the ceremony.

WO1 Buckell and SSgt Powers, representing 162 Regiment RLC also laid a wreath and delivered a reading. Both have supported the band throughout the tour as drivers and took this opportunity to honour their own regiment.

The band are proud to have supported the diurnal ceremony where every evening at exactly 20:00 the police halt the traffic passing under the Menin Gate to allow the official buglers, wearing the uniform of the local volunteer fire brigade to play their moving tribute to the memory of the soldiers who fought and died so many years ago.

Images: Eric Compernolle

Saturday was yet another busy day for The HAC Band as they performed in concert to an appreciative audience at St George...
02/08/2025

Saturday was yet another busy day for The HAC Band as they performed in concert to an appreciative audience at St George’s Memorial Church in the centre of Ypres. A poignant setting, St George’s Memorial Church, Ypres (Ieper), was built to commemorate over 500,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers who died in the three battles fought for the Ypres Salient during World War I.

The programme featured military marches, popular favourites, and a standout performance of Artie Shaw’s Clarinet Concerto by CSgt Greg Laing. The lively ‘Trumpets Wild’ trio added fantastic energy, and Nigel Hess’s ‘Dance of the Eagle’ from the Lochnegar Suite brought the concert to a soaring close.

Images: Eric Compernolle

As The HAC Band continue their tour in Belgium, yesterday saw them march through the streets of Poperinge to the market ...
02/08/2025

As The HAC Band continue their tour in Belgium, yesterday saw them march through the streets of Poperinge to the market square, drawing a crowd for their performance, attended by the Mayor of Poperinge.

Poperinge is home to Talbot House, a place that has held deep significance since the Great War, and the setting for the afternoon concert. Once a sanctuary for soldiers during the First World War, Talbot House offered peace, comfort, and camaraderie amidst the chaos. Known as an Every Man’s Club, it welcomed all ranks - a true home from home, where stories were shared and burdens eased.

More than just a building, it remains a powerful symbol of unity, resilience, and community, then and now.

The HAC Band are recorded to have performed at Talbot House in March 1918, making today’s concert in the garden all the more poignant. The band also took the opportunity to reenact a photograph taken in the gardens during the Great War.

Images: Eric Compernolle

Talbot House - Every man's club

Today, The Band of the Honourable Artillery Company were proud to provide music for the ‘Lt Gilbert Talbot Remembrance C...
30/07/2025

Today, The Band of the Honourable Artillery Company were proud to provide music for the ‘Lt Gilbert Talbot Remembrance Concert’ held at Sanctuary Wood Cemetery in Ypres, Belgium.

The service marked 110 years since Lt Talbot led the remnants of his platoon at Hooge, where he was later buried by his brother, Revd. Neville Talbot. In the presence of the Talbot family and guests, the band gathered at his final resting place to commemorate his service and sacrifice.

Talbotousian Marijke Vandevyvere shared Lt Talbot’s story, recounting his life, values, and the enduring legacy that led to the founding of Talbot House - Every man's club in his memory.

Accompanied by poignant music and the Last Post, the performance of Talbot House’s dedicated Toc H march added a meaningful and distinctive touch to the occasion.

Images: Eric Compernolle

Continuing our tour in Belgium, visitors to the Passchendaele Museum in Zonnebeke enjoyed a concert by The HAC Band on t...
29/07/2025

Continuing our tour in Belgium, visitors to the Passchendaele Museum in Zonnebeke enjoyed a concert by The HAC Band on the museum green.

The band performed an exciting programme, including the traditional yet lively ‘Post Horn Galop’ proving a particular favourite with the audience.

Interested in Army Music? The band is currently recruiting for clarinet and cornet players! Get in touch for more information.

Images: Eric Compernolle

The Honourable Artillery Company Band has arrived in Belgium for their annual training exercise. The tour commenced this...
27/07/2025

The Honourable Artillery Company Band has arrived in Belgium for their annual training exercise. The tour commenced this afternoon with a special performance in the grounds of Château de La Laing in Zandbergen, graciously hosted by the Count and Countess De La Laing.

The concert was attended by a number of distinguished guests, including serving members of the Belgian military currently undertaking training under the direction of Count La Laing. The band presented a varied programme of music celebrating the shared heritage and friendship between the United Kingdom and Belgium.

Images: CSgt Johncock

HAC Band musicians had the pleasure of supporting The Band of The Royal Yeomanry this week in an evening concert st Guil...
23/07/2025

HAC Band musicians had the pleasure of supporting The Band of The Royal Yeomanry this week in an evening concert st Guildhall Yard, in the City of London.

The programme featured a selection of military marches, classic film scores, and light music, entertaining commuters as they made their way through the city.

The HAC Band, alongside the Regimental Corps of Drums, was proud to support the State Visit of the President of the Fren...
10/07/2025

The HAC Band, alongside the Regimental Corps of Drums, was proud to support the State Visit of the President of the French Republic yesterday evening.

As President Emmanuel Macron arrived at The Guildhall for a banquet hosted by The Lord Mayor of London, a Guard of Honour was formed in Guildhall Yard where the band performed both national anthems.

During the inspection of the troops by the President and the Captain of the Guard, the Band played Handel’s La Réjouissance, providing a fitting musical backdrop to the ceremony.

Images: The Army in London - HQ London District

This week, The HAC Salon Orchestra provided musical support to The Dinner for His Majesty's Judges hosted by The Lord Ma...
06/07/2025

This week, The HAC Salon Orchestra provided musical support to The Dinner for His Majesty's Judges hosted by The Lord Mayor of London at Mansion House.

This annual dinner traces its origins to the sixteenth century. According to a book on City Ceremonial, published in 1568, it was customary for the Lord Mayor, the Sheriffs and the Aldermen of the City of London to attend a Service at St. Paul's Cathedral on the first Sunday of every Law Term. This was then followed by dinner with members of the judiciary.

Thank you to all who attended the concert held at The Royal Military Chapel - The Guards' Chapel earlier this month. The...
28/06/2025

Thank you to all who attended the concert held at The Royal Military Chapel - The Guards' Chapel earlier this month. The evening featured a varied and engaging programme of music, with a particularly memorable performance of the Artie Shaw Clarinet Concerto by The HAC Band principal clarinet, CSgt Greg Laing.

The concert was held in support of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity raising funds and awareness for important work they do. We hope those who joined us had an enjoyable evening of music!

Images: CSgt Johncock

Please join us in congratulating CSgt Matt Quick on being awarded a 2* Field Officers Commendation in today’s ‘King’s Bi...
14/06/2025

Please join us in congratulating CSgt Matt Quick on being awarded a 2* Field Officers Commendation in today’s ‘King’s Birthday Honours List’!

Following his recognition with the prestigious Captain General’s Prize in 2024, CSgt Quick has continued to demonstrate exceptional service.

Today, he was also providing support to The Household Division during Trooping the Colour on Horse Guards Parade - a fitting display of his continued commitment.

Congratulations CSgt Quick!

Rehearsals are underway for our upcoming concert at The Royal Military Chapel - The Guards' Chapel in June. Join us on T...
30/05/2025

Rehearsals are underway for our upcoming concert at The Royal Military Chapel - The Guards' Chapel in June.

Join us on Thursday 19th June 2025 at 7:30pm for an evening of exceptional live music conducted by Major Bruce Miller, in support of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. This event is free to attend, and open to all!

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