Burgess Hill Marching Youth

A brief history: Burgess Hill Marching Youth

The Burgess Hill Marching Youth was formed in 1986 and since then has been building its reputation as one of the best traditional youth marching bands in the country. BHMY is a Light Infantry style bugle band with a distinctive, green and white, Ghurkha inspired uniform.

Over the years, the band has performed at numerous events. These include local, national and international fetes, parades, festivals and contests. Many young people have had the opportunity to perform at the Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Arena and in Europe as a member of the band.

The band is a voluntary organisation which is funded by various events held throughout the year, alongside generous donations from local organisations. Due to the commitment of its members and supporters, the band is able to subsidise uniforms, instruments and trips to events further a field. Without this combined effort the band could not continue to provide young people from the Burgess Hill area with new friends, new skills and new experiences.

The Burgess Hill Marching Youth is constantly growing and new members are always welcomed. New Cadets are fully trained before being promoted to the Main Band; therefore no previous experience is necessary. Instruments and uniforms are provided for a small subscription fee of £1.50 per week. Boys and girls interested in joining need to be aged between 8 and 25 and should contact the Bandmaster.

For more information about the band, to book the band for an event, or for other general inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the Bandmaster.