Penwith · Kernow · Est. 1892
The most westerly brass band in the United Kingdom
Penn Din · Headland Fort · West Cornwall
An Band · The Band
Pendeen Silver Band has been the musical heartbeat of this remote Penwith village since 1892 — born from the same communities that worked the tin mines, gathered at the chapels, and carved a life on the wild Atlantic edge of Cornwall.
We are a non-competing community band that takes genuine pride in our village roots. We play for funerals and fêtes, concerts and clifftop celebrations. Whatever the occasion, we bring the full warmth of Cornish brass to it.
Our band room sits in the village of Pendeen — Penn Din in Cornish, meaning "headland fort" — just a short walk from Geevor Tin Mine and the arc of Pendeen Lighthouse, where this thin strip of land finally surrenders to the Atlantic.
Born on Midsummer Day in the tin-mining villages of West Penwith
Through two world wars, mine closures, and protest marches
Further west than any other brass band on British soil
An Istori · Our History
First public performance
Led by Thomas Andrewartha, the newly-formed Pendeen Independent Band played in public for the very first time on Midsummer Day — to an audience of Sunday school children and chapel-goers.
HM The Queen at Geevor
Pendeen Silver Band played for Her Majesty The Queen during her visit to Geevor Tin Mine — a defining moment for the band and for the whole community of West Penwith.
London march & Gorsedd Award
The band led a protest parade through Central London against the closure of Cornish tin mines. That same year, the Grand Bard presented Pendeen with the Cornish Gorsedd Award — a 28-inch copper shield — in recognition of their musical achievements.
Naming of the Sennen lifeboat
Played at the Service of Dedication and Naming Ceremony of the Sennen lifeboat The Four Boys, conducted by HRH The Duke of Kent — a proud royal occasion for a village band.
New band room & Fourth Section Champions
The band opened a new permanent home in Pendeen. The following year brought First Place in the Fourth Section Regional Championships, playing Mexican Fiesta.
National Championships of Great Britain
After a 2nd-place finish in the Regional Championships playing World Tour, Pendeen competed at the National Championships — reaching the highest competitive stage in the band's modern history.
Promoted to the Third Section
After finishing 7th in the South West Regionals with Holst's First Suite in E♭, the band earned promotion to the Third Section. Pendeen have since stepped back from contesting, focusing on their role as a community band at the heart of Penwith life.
Hire the Band
Few things transform an event like live brass music. Whether it's the formality of a civic parade, the warmth of a village fête, or the solemnity of a Remembrance service, Pendeen Silver Band brings over a century of Cornish musical tradition to every engagement.
We are experienced performing across all kinds of occasions throughout Cornwall and beyond, and are always glad to represent Penwith.
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Whether you are an experienced player or returning to brass after a break, we would love to hear from you. All instruments considered — get in touch to find out about rehearsal times.