30 October 2026 - Jon Daw - GBBA 50 Year Service Award

Congratulations to our Bb Bass player, Jon Daw, who has been recognised by the GBBA for 50 years in banding!

Back in September 1971, Jon commenced brass lessons when he started at the Rednock Comprehensive School in Dursley. Within weeks he was given the opportunity of playing BBb tuba.
In 1974 he joined Stinchcombe Silver Band in the 4th Section before moving to Thornbury Band in 1978 as they progressed up to the Championship section. In 1987, he joined the Jaguar Cars (City of Coventry) Band before moving to The Flowers Band in 1991 where he stayed until 2014. Jon played with Filton Concert Brass between 2014 and 2021, and won the 1st Section National finals in 2014. In
October 2021 Jon moved to The Staffordshire Band until joining Lydbrook Band in January 2025.

Jon has made 24 appearances at the National Finals, 2 wins at the Grand Shield and 10 appearances in The British Open. Congratulations, Jon!