In this special year where we supporting the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund charity we are proud to welcome the Band of the Royal Air Force College to the list of performers taking part in the 2026 Birmingham International Tattoo.
We asked Director of Music, Flying Officer Tim Hynd to tell us a little more about what the band have planned for the Tattoo and you can hear more in this short video.
Formed in 1920 at RAF Cranwell, the Band of the Royal Air Force College has since forged a reputation of musical and military excellence. Still residing at RAF Cranwell, the Band enjoys performing concerts throughout the year in many of the country’s most prestigious theatres and concert halls, all of which raise funds for Service charities.
The Band has performed at many prestigious State Ceremonial occasions, including Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and route-lining at Windsor Castle as part of Her Majesty’s funeral. The Band played an integral role in the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla and the Fanfare Trumpeters of the Band of the RAF College performed in the Honours of Scotland Service for Their Majesties.
Other memorable recent highlights include performances at the British Embassy in Thailand, the Brugge International Tattoo and performing for the BBC Radio Lincolnshire Christmas Celebration which aired on Christmas Day.