A New Uniform
Anyone looking out for the band at this years concerts may not instantly recognise them. The traditional uniform of Black Jacket and gold bow tie has been updated after nearly 20 years. The change comes after a great deal of saving and fund raising by the band who have wanted to improve their appearance for some years. The band moved to gold bow ties from normal neck ties nearly 10 years ago but this is the biggest improvement since the change to white shirts from red in the mid 1980s.
1970s to early 80s
The 70s and the infamous red shirts that quickly became a faded pink after a couple of washes.
Mid 1980s to 2001
The main uniform for nearly 20 years, saw a change from neck to bow ties and a new “Crane” logo.
July 2001 Onwards
Senior members of the band will be wearing new Red jackets with black trim and gold brocade with a black bow tie, while junior members who still have some growing to do will have red jumpers.