Welcome to the home of Royal Air Force Music Services on the internet.

Based at RAF Northolt and RAF Cranwell Royal Air Force Music Services consists of one hundred and seventy musicians divided between the Central Band of the Royal Air Force, The Band of the Royal Air Force College, The Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment, the Salon Orchestra of the Royal Air Force and Headquarters Music Services. Royal Air Force Music Services' primary role is to provide musical support to Royal Air Force and related charity events worldwide thus enhancing the public perception of the Royal Air Force as a whole. However, the Royal Air Force's Musicians also undertake operational roles both as individuals and as a unit. The following pages aim to give an insight into the diverse roles Royal Air Force Musicians perform. From the concert stage to operational theatres around the globe Royal Air Force Musicians perform to the highest traditions of the Service in whichever role they are asked to fulfil.

WHATS NEW!

Check out the events page new concerts and parades have been added.

1. News: The Band of the RAF College studies air power

2. Updates: The Central Band of the RAF India Diary has moved to the Testimonial section

3. News: The Central Band of the RAF Arrives in New Delhi!

4. News: The Band of the Royal Air Force College Presents a Recital Series in Lincoln Cathedral

5. News: RAF Musician Receives Army Commendation in Afghanistan

6. News: What a Year That Was!

7. YouTube: The Royal Air Force March Past on BBC1's The One Show

8. News: RAF SkyBlue Makes its Debut on Secklow Sounds

9. Pictures: New images of The Central Band of the RAF have been added to the gallery.

10. News: RAF Salon Orchestra Leader Chief Technician Barry Stringer awarded M.B.E.