The Flowers Band, based in Gloucester, is now in its 42nd year. It was formed as a result of the Royal Gloucester Hussars (T.A.) Brass Band being disbanded
After negotiation with the M.O.D. the instruments were purchased and most of the former R.G.H. bandsmen, together with other local players, formed the City of Gloucester Band. Since then the band has had a variety of sponsors including Whitbread in the Community and Flowers Brewery. Much success was gained under the 'Flowers' name in the contest field.
The band rose rapidly up the Championship Section ladder in 1986 where it has since established itself in the top 20 of the Brass Band World Rankings table to become one of the world's finest brass bands.
The band were crowned West of England Champions in 2010 representing the West of England at The Royal Albert Hall in October. In January 2011 the band again picked up the most valuable prize in Brass Band Competitions by winning the Butlins Mineworkers Championships for a second time, a feat which it repeated this year 2012, becoming double champions! In February 2012 the Band regained the Yeovil Entertainment title for a record sixth time since 2003.
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