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Band of the Irish Guards, Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London (2025)

15/08/2025

This year marks the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day, which signalled the end of the Second World War in the Far East. This short documentary honours the British and Commonwealth soldiers who fought, suffered, and sacrificed. Many of whom never returned home.

The video features Forbidden Colours by Ryuichi Sakamoto, performed by musicians from the Household Division and narrated by Australian broadcaster and journalist Colin Tyrus. It reflects on the soldiers’ courage, their endurance in captivity, and the peace that followed. Music once led soldiers through war; today, British Army Music remembers those who fell.

We are grateful to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for granting access to Brookwood Military Cemetery, and to Serena Gear for sharing the story of her grandfather, a survivor of the Death Railway.

10/08/2025

💂‍♀️ After many duties at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and St James’ Palace the band are now embarking on their Summer leave.
☘️ We look forward to returning in September and travelling to Northern Ireland for a series of special events marking 125 years of the Irish Guards.
📸 Thank you to some of our supporters Stephen Jacob and Mr Baton74 who have photographed us over the past week.

The Army in London - HQ London District
The Household Division
The Royal Corps of Army Music
British Band Movement
British Army in Northern Ireland - 38 Irish Brigade
The Irish Guards Charity
Combined Irish Regiments Association

01/08/2025

☘️Last night the Band of the Irish Guards, alongside the Pipes of No12 Company performed a special Beating Retreat marking the 125th anniversary of the Irish Guards formation at Wellington Barracks.
🏰If you are in Carrikfergus on Thursday 4th September at 1600, you will have another chance at watching the full Beating Retreat ceremony as part of our upcoming tour to Northern Ireland.

Video: Musn Greer

The Army in London - HQ London District
The Royal Corps of Army Music
The Household Division
British Army in Northern Ireland - 38 Irish Brigade
British Band Movement
The Irish Guards Charity
Combined Irish Regiments Association
Past and Present of the Band of the Irish Guards
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

22/07/2025

💂‍♀️ The band are visiting Northern Ireland!
🎺 Between 4th and 7th September the Band of the Irish Guards are travelling to Northern Ireland alongside the Irish Guards for a weekend of events across the country celebrating the regiment's 125th anniversary.
📍Carrickfergus, Belfast, Edenmore, Bangor and Dundela
🗓️ Take a look at our events below and we look forward to seeing you there! Follow us on Facebook for more updates as we get closer to the events.

The Army in London - HQ London District
The Royal Corps of Army Music
British Band Movement
British Army in Northern Ireland - 38 Irish Brigade
NIBandsAssociation
Ulster-Scots Agency
Belfast Live
Belfast Telegraph
Love Ballymena
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
Ards and North Down Borough Council
Northern Ireland Historical Photographical Society
Belfast City Council

20/07/2025

What a week it has been!
The band had a fantastic three nights performing on Horse Guards Parade for this year’s The Household Division Military Musical Spectacular. Enjoy these photographs looking back on the performances. If you were unable to join us we hope to see you during one of the many Changing the Guard ceremonies we are supporting over the next few weeks!

Photos: Sgt Todd (RLC), LCpl Chau and Musn Gordon (The Royal Corps of Army Music)

Irish Guards
British Band Movement
The Army in London - HQ London District

15/07/2025

This evening the Band of the Irish Guards will join our colleagues from across The Household Division alongside special guests on Horse Guards Parade for the first of three performances of this year’s Military Musical Spectacular ‘Heroes’.
After a full day of rehearsals yesterday that was the culmination of weeks of training the band is proud to present a fantastic show. Last remaining tickets are still available on the Household Divison website. Link in the comments.

Photos: Cpl Calef (Household Divison Communications Cell)

The Army in London - HQ London District
The Royal Corps of Army Music
Irish Guards
British Band Movement
British Army in Northern Ireland - 38 Irish Brigade
Brentwood Imperial Youth Band

13/07/2025

🏏 Yesterday the band visited Lord's Cricket Ground to provide lunchtime entertainment for day three of the England V India Test Match.

🎶 The band played a number of recognisable pieces as well as some cricket fan classics such as ‘Soul Limbo’ and ‘The Great Escape’.

📸 After the performance the band took the opportunity to have a photo with Head Groundsman Karl McDermott who was complimented for having some of the finest grass the band has marched on!

Photos: Jed Leicester © MCC

The Army in London - HQ London District
The Household Division
The Royal Corps of Army Music
Irish Guards
British Band Movement
British Army in Northern Ireland - 38 Irish Brigade

09/07/2025

The Band of the Irish Guards were privileged to take part in the State Visit of French President Macron to Windsor this week on Tuesday 8th July. The band provided musical entertainment as a street lining band under the shadow of the Irish Guards memorial on St Alban’s Street, before moving position to play the national anthems as the procession moved past heading into the castle.

Opportunities like this are what makes our job so unique. If you are a musician and want to perform on the world stage, visit the Army Jobs website and search ‘musician’ for more information.

Photo: Sgt Todd (Royal Logistics Corps)

The Army in London - HQ London District
The Household Division
The Royal Corps of Army Music
Irish Guards
British Band Movement
Visit Windsor

05/07/2025

2025 marks 25 years since the ban was lifted on gay, le***an, and bisexual soldiers serving openly in the British Army. Throughout Pride Month, the British Army have been celebrating the strength we draw from diversity, the values that bind us, and the progress we have made in equality over the last 25 years.

Today, musicians from The Royal Corps of Army Music will take part in the UK's largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration, leading volunteers from all three military services through London as part of the parade.
Music is a powerful symbol of unity, and we are proud to provide entertainment and support at this historic event, celebrating our entire workforce, no matter who you are, or who you love.

Video: Cpl Calef - The Household Division Communications Cell

01/07/2025

JULY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Take a look below at all the public engagements you can see The Band of the Irish Guards attending throughout the month of July.
Tuesday 8th July: State Visit in Windsor - Street Lining Band at Park Street,

Wednesday 9th: St James’ Palace - Changing of the Guard

Saturday 12th: Lord's Cricket Ground, Marylebone - England V India Test Match

Tuesday 15th, Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th: Horse Guards Parade - Military Musical Spectacular ‘Heroes’

Wednesday 16th: St James’ Palace - Changing the Guard

Saturday 19th: Windsor Castle - Changing the Guard

Saturday 19th: Buckingham Palace - Captain’s Inspection

Sunday 20th: Buckingham Palace - The Sunday Parade

Monday 21st: St James’ Palace - Changing the Guard

Tuesday 22nd: Buckingham Palace - Captain’s Inspection

Wednesday 23rd: Buckingham Palace - Changing the Guard

Friday 25th: St James’ Palace - Changing the Guard

Saturday 26th: Buckingham Palace - Captain’s Inspection

Monday 28th: St James’ Palace - Changing the Guard

Thursday 31st: Wellington Barracks Parade Square - Irish Guards 125th Anniversary Beating Retreat

Photo: Stephen Jacob

The Army in London - HQ London District
The Royal Corps of Army Music
The Household Division
British Band Movement
British Army in Northern Ireland - 38 Irish Brigade

Visit Windsor

29/06/2025

On this Armed Forces Day weekend the band have been busy supporting all public duties in London and Windsor.
During the Changing of the Guard ceremony in Windsor Castle yesterday, the band chose to pay tribute to the late film composer Lalo Schifrin by performing his 'Mission: Impossible Theme’.

Our focus now turns to The Household Division Military Musical Spectacular with a full week of rehearsals next week in preparation for the show. More information on how to get tickets can be found on the Household Division website.

Video: Musn Elliott

The Army in London - HQ London District
The Royal Corps of Army Music
Irish Guards
British Army in Northern Ireland - 38 Irish Brigade
British Band Movement
Visit Windsor

20/06/2025

Welcome to London Dua Lipa!
Ahead of the singer songwriter’s performances in Wembley Stadium connected by EE this weekend, we performed her song ‘Houdini’ during The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace this morning to the delight of the gathered crowds.

The band now looks forward to well deserved weekend off before a busy week of public duties next week.

Video: About.London TikTok

The Army in London - HQ London District
The Royal Corps of Army Music
The Household Division
British Band Movement

Band of the Irish Guards