Band Service Engagement Categories

Category 1: Official military events (sponsored by MoD).

Category 2: Service Commemorations or fundraising events for recognised Service Charities. Please note that although no fees are charged for Category 2 engagements, charges will apply for all marginal costs (transport, subsistence, accommodation where applicable, insurance etc).

Category 3: Service Unit, HM Government, other Government Departments, Foreign and Commonwealth Office Engagements. Events held for the entertainment of Service personnel and their guests of a unit or sub unit of the same service. All marginal costs (transport, subsistence, accommodation if required) must be covered by the sponsor, and a band fund contribution.

Category 4: Commercial/Private Events. Please note that for all Category 4 events a full commercial fee will be charged (including musicians' fees, transport, insurance, subsistence and accommodation if required).

Category 5: Community Relations. All marginal costs (transport, subsistence, accommodation if required) must still be covered by the sponsor.