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If you are interested in joining the Band or would like to find out more about being in a Reserve Band, please come along to a Thursday night rehearsal or contact:

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Lancashire Artillery Band
Artillery Barracks
Nelson Street
Bolton
BL3 2RW

01204 362111

http://www.army.mod.uk/music/23263.aspx

26/10/2026

📣 The Band is recruiting 📣

The Lancashire Artillery Band is currently recruiting. We are all Army Reserve Musicians 🎶 and get .

If you can play at Grade 6 standard and are interested in earning a part-time income for a new challenge, then please get in touch. We are recruiting for all parts of the band - brass, woodwind, and percussion 🎺🎷🥁

Our band room is located in Bolton, but we have members from across Lancashire, Shropshire, Derbyshire, Cheshire and Yorkshire. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings and some weekends.

Please PM the page for further information.📧

Do more, be more with the NW and Mids Reserve Gunners 💥

24/10/2026

Reasons to join the Army Reserve...

Gain Transferrable Skills 🧠

The Army Reserve is an inspirational part-time employer which embraces diversity, inclusivity and contributes to society in everything we do. 🤝 We are leaders in leadership who ensure that our soldiers have the opportunity to learn skills that will help them in their military and civilian careers 📝

Whether you want to learn how to drive 🚗, develop your numeracy and literacy skills 📚, gain professionally recognised qualifications, learn a language or even study at degree level 👩‍🎓- it's all there for the taking in Lancashire Artillery Band.

Whatever your rank, role or experience there are schemes that can help your personal development and help you learn new skills 💻

The training and skills you will gain in the Reserves can be used to improve performance in your civilian workplace and can enhance skills in areas such as leadership 💂, teamwork, communication 🗣 and decision making, often in challenging situations and environments.

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22/10/2026

Some people think the Army Reserve is just a weekend 'hobby'.

But for many of our Musicians, it’s a turning point.

It’s the moment they stepped out of their routine, found new confidence, learned practical skills, and became part of something meaningful.

You’ll still have your job, your family, your social life. But you’ll also have something that’s yours...something that makes a difference.

It's more than a hobby, it's a second career with real-world impact.

We’re currently recruiting across the North West and beyond! 🧭

Could this be the opportunity you didn’t realise you were missing?

Do More, be More with the NW and Mids Reserve Gunners 💥

20/10/2026

🎺 Ever thought about getting paid to play music? 🎶 🫡

Join the Band on a rehearsal night!

We’re Army Reservists – musicians who serve part-time, get paid for rehearsals, performances, and training, and play music that matters. Regardless of your musical style, there's a place for your talent in our band.

✅ Meet the team
✅ Sit in on a live rehearsal
✅ Discover how you can serve your country with your instrument – and get paid for it

🎶 We’re recruiting now – brass, woodwind & percussion/ drums welcome!

📍Army Reserve Centre, Bolton
📅 Thursday
🕐 Time: 745pm - 945pm

Come and see what we’re about — your next musical adventure could start here.

Do more, be more with the NW and Mids Reserve Gunners 💥

18/10/2026

⚖️ Work - life balance! 🎶

Did you know that joining the Lancashire Artillery Band doesn't mean sacrificing all your spare time? ⏳

We strive for work-life balance and ensure you're there for the moments that matter. Join us to play and serve.

Comment “PLAY" below or drop us a DM 📧 to start the conversation and find out more

Do more, be more with NW and Mids Reserve Gunners 💥

16/10/2026

🎺 Great news for new applicants who want to join an Army Reserve Band and get paid to play music! 🎺

For Reserve Musicians, basic training has now ceased.

The application process is:

* An online application, including a medical questionnaire sent to your GP.

* Assessment centre consisting of a medical and basic fitness test.

*A music audition at the band location.

* Online training.

Once accepted, you will be paid to play in band rehearsals and gigs, plus you'll receive paid leave and an allowance for travel from where you live to Bolton.

If you attend the minimum requirement of 27 days musical training and complete the basic on-line military education/knowledge required, you will also receive an annual tax free bonus, that rises incrementally over the first five years of service, to over £2,200.

If you are interested in joining the Lancashire Artillery Band in Bolton, we rehearse on a Thursday evening from 7.45pm - 9.45pm 🎶

The instruments that we especially require are oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, tenor trombone and percussion but all other instruments would also be welcome too 🎷

If you're interested, please contact us by DM or comment below and someone will get back to you 📧

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14/10/2026

Time ⏳️

Do you have 2 hours a week to come to a rehearsal? You will be paid for your time and will receive travel money too 👏

Most of our gigs are at weekends so it won’t interfere with your day job - but again, you will be paid for your ⏰️ and 🚙

Is that something you would be interested in? If so comment TIME below or DM us 📧

Do more, be more with the NW and Mids Reserve Gunners 💥

12/10/2026

What is an Army Reservist — and what does it mean to serve in the Army Reserve? 💂‍♂️

Army Reservists are part-time soldiers in the British Army Reserve, trained to the same high standards as their Regular Army counterparts — but with one big difference: they also live civilian lives.

Whether they’re teachers, paramedics, tradespeople, students or office workers, Reservists give up their spare time to train, serve and stand ready to support the British Army at home and overseas.

🪖 What does an Army Reservist do?
* Attends regular training (typically evenings & weekends) and completes an annual training camp
* May deploy on musical tours (UK & abroad) and support UK resilience and emergency response efforts

📌 Fast facts:
* Over 15,000 personnel currently serve in the Army Reserve
* Many Reservists bring specialist civilian skills to the military (music, engineering, medical, cyber, logistics)
* Reservists receive pay, pension contributions and travel support

💬 They are volunteers, professionals and soldiers.

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10/10/2026

🎺 Have you been inspired to join us? 🎺

Did you know that as a Musician in the Reserves you are paid for your time at rehearsals as well as events? 🎶

📍Nelson Street, Bolton
🗓️ Every Thursday evening
🕣 19:45 - 21:45

We are looking for experienced Musicians in the NW of England to join our ranks. 🎺

Are you aged between 18 - 62 and able to play brass, woodwind or percussion? Perhaps you know someone who might be interested? 👀

Get in touch 📧 or comment below 👇

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Address

Nelson Street
Bolton
BL32RW

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 2pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
	7:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday	9am - 2pm

Telephone

+441204362111

Website

http://bit.ly/103LAVBand

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