We are affordable, patronise us – Ghana Navy Band

The Ghana Navy Band has urged the public to patronise its services for private and social events, including weddings and parties, saying its performances are affordable and no longer limited to official military ceremonies.

The appeal comes as the band celebrates its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of musical service and entertainment.

Chief Drum Major of the Ghana Navy Band, CPO1 Ayertey James Teye Wayo, said the band had expanded its services to make its musical performances accessible to individuals and organisations seeking entertainment for their events.

Speaking on Upside Down on Sunday, November 15, he explained that the band had traditionally been associated with military ceremonies, where its performances were guided by specific military customs and traditions.

However, he said the band had become more accessible in recent years, allowing members of the public to engage its services for a wider range of occasions.

“These days we have made the band so accessible that we can attend to any call at any time,” he said.

He added that the band could perform at weddings, parties and other social gatherings, assuring prospective clients that its services were affordable.

Beyond expanding its public engagements, the band is also seeking to use music to strengthen its relationship with civilians and improve its standing among international military bands.

Admin Officer of the Ghana Navy Band, Sub-Lieutenant Albert Ayertey Dei-Anakwah, said the band’s civil-military engagements were intended to foster stronger relations between the military and the civilian population.

He added that the band was also working to improve its performance standards to match those of naval and other military bands abroad.

The Ghana Navy Band operates from Sekondi, Accra, Tema, and the Volta Region.