Concerts and Events - 1930s

Details of concerts by the band before the 1970s are very limited. Unfortunately early band account books, which would have provided some pointers to non-charity concerts simply by recording a payment, were mislaid during a bandroom move a number of years ago. Concerts and events listed here are from personal memories, or the chance appearance of a document detailing the event.

1930	Date	Venue	Time
	10/1930	From the Band's Annual Statement: The band was called "Gravesend Town Silver Band" and practiced at Lord Street Mission Hall. The Bandmaster was Mr. G. Chapman. Finances were not as sucessful as in previous years due to bad weather and a large amount of unemploymnt in the District. During the year the band purchased 4 Clarionettes from the Gloucestershire Regiment who along with other Regimental Bands were lowering their pitch. The band played 36 programmes on the Promenade on Sundays and attended Mayoral Church Parades, Annual Concert at the Poor Law Institution, Hospital Fete, and Tennis Finals (for Benefit of Hospital).
1931	Date	Venue	Time
	10/1931	From the Band's Annual Statement: The band was called "Gravesend Town Silver Band" and practiced at Lord Street Mission Hall. The Bandmaster was Mr. G. Chapman. The past season was the worse since the War [First World War] due to continuous bad weather and wet weekends and the bad state of trade generally. The band however carried out its obligations and played in all weathers on the Promenade. New instruments were needed, some having been in continuous use for over 30 years. Engagement money was shared between members to recompense them for their time, etc. The band played 37 programmes on the Promenade on Sundays and attended Mayoral Church Parades, Annual Concert at the Poor Law Institution, Hospital Carnival, Ambulance Dedication, Church Army Service etc.
1932	Date	Venue	Time
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1936	Date	Venue	Time
	pre-War	Band uniform - dark blue with high collar jackets trimmed in red and gold, and peaked hats.
	??/??/1936	Counsellor G.R.Croft J.P., Mayor of Gravesend donated a full set of musical instruments to the band. Celebratory concert at Fort Gardens Bandstand, Gravesend	Afternoon
	10/1936	From the Band's Annual Statement: The band was called "Gravesend Town Silver Band" and practiced at Lord Street Mission Hall. The Bandmaster was Mr. T.W.Stopford (late Bandmaster 2nd Bn. The Loyal (North Lancashire) Regiment). The band has a new set of instruments thanks to an appeal by G.R.Croft, Esq., J.P. and also obtained the services of a new conductor Mr.T.W.Stopford The band played 30 programmes on the Promenade on Sundays and attended Mayoral Church Parades, Annual Concert at the Poor Law Institution, Hospital Carnivals, British Legion and Old Contemptibles' parades.
1937	Date	Venue	Time
1938	Date	Venue	Time
	10/1938	From the Band's Annual Statement: The band was called "Gravesend Town Silver Band" and practiced at Lord Street Mission Hall. The Bandmaster was Mr. T.W.Stopford. The band played 26 programmes on the Promenade and attended Mayoral Church Parades, Annual Concert at the Poor Law Institution, Hospital Carnivals, British Legion and Old Contemptibles' parades.
1939	Date	Venue	Time