The Lady Mayor’s Cadet Music Competition 2026 took place on, Sunday, 4th October, bringing cadet bands from London area and providing them with an opportunity to showcase their musical prowess at the Guildhall Yard, City of London.
What is the Cadet Music Competition?
This competition was initiated by the Alderman Dr Sir Andrew Parmley during his tenure as Lord Mayor (2016 – 2017), he is also the Chair of the judging panel. Initially a single competition with one trophy, this has now been expanded into two separate categories: a Full Band and a Corps of Drums.
The prizes are for:
a. Best Band – provided by the Alderman Dr Sir Andrew Parmley.
b. Best Corps of Drums – provided by the RFCA for Greater London.
c. Best Overall Bugler – provided by Lady Parmley.
d. Best Drum Major – provided by Mr Stephen Lane, YOU London.
Who participated?
• London Area Band of the Sea Cadet Corps
• Greater London South West Sector ACF Corps of Drums
• Greater London South East Sector ACF Corps of Drums
• St Dunstan’s College CCF Corps of Drums
• Mill Hill School CCF & St Benedict’s School CCF Combined Corps of Drums
• London and South East Regional Royal Air Force Air Cadets Band
London Area Band of the Sea Cadet Corps
Led by Petty Officer Cadet Pettipas as Drum Major and Lieutenant Commander Turner RNR (SCC) as the volunteer in charge, the band played:
- Songs of the Royal Navy Medley
- Highland Cathedral
- When Johnny Comes Marching Home
Greater London South West Sector Army Cadet Force Corps of Drums
Led by Cadet Drum Major Wermig and Drum Major Rogers as the volunteer in charge, the band played:
- Grafspiel
- Highland Cathedral
- Mud Cabin
Greater London South East Sector Army Cadet Force Corps of Drums
Led by Cadet SSgt Price as Drum Major and WO2 Price as the volunteer in charge, the band played:
- World in Union
- Drum Flourish
- Mud Cabin
Bugle solo was by Cadet LCpl Florea.
31 ATC representing the London and South East Region Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Led by Cadet Warrant Officer Court and Flight Sergeant Kovac as the volunteer in charge, the band played:
- Sarie Marias
- Eye of the Tiger
- El Gato
St Dunstan’s College Combined Cadet Force Corps of Drums
Led by Cadet Drum Major Tong and Lieutenant Colonel Davies as the volunteer in charge, the band played:
- Sea Shanties
- Manchester
- Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Mill Hill School CCF & St Benedict’s School CCF’s Combined Corps of Drums
Led by Cadet Warrant Officer Class 2 Drum Major Yerhiiev and SLt William Sayles as the volunteer in charge, the band played:
- Highland Cathedral
- Longest Day
- Drum Routine
Who won?
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A huge thank you to the City of London and Guildhall for hosting us.
We extend our thank you to the planning committee: Colonel Colin Jones (ACF), Lieutenant Commander Ian Turner RNR (SCC) and Flying Officer Omre Urmani RAFAC and Squadron Leader Robin Harris (RAFAC) and Ms Charlotte Christie.