Renowned not only for their cornets, euphoniums, tubas and trombones, but also for their storytelling and ‘dubious’ jokes, Thompsons Foundry Band has outlived the Foundry itself and
has just celebrated its 125th birthday. From the band’s first public appearance in 1887, to World War I, during which 24 band members served and six were killed in action, Thompsons Foundry Band has many stories to tell.

Join one of the oldest continuous brass bands in Australia as they open the Band Hall door to share not only their artistry, but also their oral legends.