RAF Musical Services

The Bands of the Royal Air Force on stage in Birmingham and on parade at The Wedding of HRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Royal Air Force Music Services
Headlines:

The Band of the RAF Regiment Celebrates its 70th Anniversary - Click Here
From Russia With Love.... The New CD from The Band of the RAF Regiment - Click Here

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Our mission is:

“To provide optimum musical support for the Royal Air Force in order to enhance public perception, support State Ceremonial and achieve influence to further Defence and National interests”.

Wing Commander Duncan Stubbs













Welcome to the home of Royal Air Force Music Services on the internet.

Based at RAF Northolt and RAF Cranwell Royal Air Force Music Services consists of one hundred and seventy musicians divided between the Central Band of the Royal Air Force, The Band of the Royal Air Force College, The Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment, the Salon Orchestra of the Royal Air Force and Headquarters Music Services. Royal Air Force Music Services' primary role is to provide musical support to Royal Air Force and related charity events worldwide thus enhancing the public perception of the Royal Air Force as a whole. However, the Royal Air Force's musicians also undertake operational roles both as individuals and as a unit. The following pages aim to give an insight into the diverse roles Royal Air Force Musicians perform. From the concert stage to operational theatres around the globe Royal Air Force Musicians perform to the highest traditions of the Service in whichever role they are asked to fulfil.


WHATS NEW!

Check out the events page new concerts and parades have been added.

1. News:
The Band of the RAF Regiment Celebrates its 70th Anniversary

2. News:From Russia With Love.... The New CD from The Band of the RAF Regiment

3. Pictures: New images of the Central Band of the RAF have been added to the Gallery.

4. News: The Central Band of the RAF help launch the Poppy Appeal

5. News: RAF Factor Grand Final

6. News : Expedition Autumn Sail

7. News: They're Changing Guard at Buckingham Palace!

8. Pictures: New images of the Central Band of the Royal Air Force have been added to the Gallery

9. Pictures: New images of The Band of the RAF College have been added to the Gallery.

10. News: The RAF In Concert Unsung Heroes Tour Begins



Headquarters Royal Air Force Music Services

RAF Music Logo

Headquarters Royal Air Force Music Services

The past and present of Headquarters Royal Air Force Music Services.

Headquarters Royal Air Force Music Services

The Central Band of the Royal Air Force

The Central Band of the RAF in their new caps

The Central Band of the RAF

The Central Band of the RAF past and present.

The Central Band of the RAF

Band of the Royal Air Force College

The Band of the RAF College

Band of the Royal Air Force College

The Band of the RAF College then and now.

The Band of the RAF College

Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment

The Band of the RAF Regiment

Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment

The Band of the RAF Regiment from the beginning to the present day.

The Band of the RAF Regiment

Yesterday and Today

The Royal Tournament 1989

Yesterday and Today

A guide to coming events featuring the Bands of the RAF

Yesterday and Today