News

We are delighted to announce that David Boorer is to return as Musical Director

We're sad to announce that one of our past members, Gordon Harvey, has passed away. Gordon was a member of the band for a number of years, playing anything from 3rd cornet to solo horn.

After two successful years, our MD Tom is sadly leaving us as his work takes him elsewhere. We're inviting applications to find a suitable replacement. Find out more about the band and the role.

After nearly two years with Phoenix, our MD, Tom is leaving us as his work in the Marines is taking him away from the area.

Last night saw the band perform a charity concert in aid of the scanner appeal for Musgrove Park Hospital amongst other rotary causes

We're looking forward to our concert in Chard this coming Saturday. The concert has been organised by the Chard Rotary Club in aid of Rotary Charities including Musgrove Park MRI Scanner Appeal. Please come and support a good cause.

It was great to be invited back to Bridport United Church and what am epic night of music it was. Our thanks to Colin, Myra and the Church Committee for organising the evening. We really enjoyed playing in Bridport again and hope to be back for a Christmas concert later in the year.

Phoenix are returning to Bridport on Saturday for a concert at the Bridport United Church. We hope you can come and join us for a night of music from the movies. Tickets are available on the door for £8.00. The concert starts at 7.30pm.

Despite all of our hard work and optimism we left Torquay slightly deflated with an 11th placing for the second year in a row. Sadly a few nerves cost us on the day but overall the performance was good and we look forward to next year to try again

Come and hear us prepare for the area contest as we have an open rehearsal at the Salvation Army Hall in Yeovil. Rehearsal starts at 8pm, we'd love to see you there

As we near the final rehearsals in preparation for the WEBBA 2018 Regional Finals in Torquay, we are keeping our fingers crossed that the snow does not make its way into Somerset.

Due to work commitments our current MD, Tom Griffin, is unable to take the band to the forthcoming Area contest, so we are pleased to announce that our former MD, Gary Greenstock, is stepping in to take us at Torquay.

On 10th January it is 2 years since Rogers passing. Roger was a key member of the Phoenix family and is still missed by us all today. Our thoughts are with Roger's wife, Lynn and her family at this difficult time.

The start of a new year means a busy few weeks as we prepare for our annual trip to Torquay to compete in the West of England Brass Band Championships

As Christmas is fast approaching and we are nearing the end of our carolling season. We want to wish all our friends and followers a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year.