The Reg Vardy Band

Pavilion Theatre

Formed in 1910 as the Craghead Colliery Band the Ever Ready battery company took over when the pit closed in 1969 and the band become internationally recognised, with concerts the length and breadth of the country and radio and television appearances.

Currently supported by the Reg Vardy Foundation the band qualified for the 2019 National Finals for a remarkable 50^th time since 1963.

Consistently listed in the top 20 of the World Brass Band Rankings they are also renowned for giving high quality concerts in venues such as Sage Gateshead and Durham Cathedral, as well as church halls and schools.