Conscript Band of the Finnish Defence Forces

At the beginning of 2015, the Conscript Band began operations in a new unit at the Hattula Armoured Brigade as the Häme Regiment, was discontinued due to the national defence reform.

About 300 men and women apply every year, out of which are chosen roughly a hundred gifted young players of wind, string and percussion as well as band musicians who specialise in popular music.

The core of the Conscript Band consists of a symphonic wind orchestra, the main function of which is performing in concerts and figure marching.

Showband of the Conscript Band is a regular guest on the Finnish Defence Forces' Summer Tour.

Parade Band has previously performed in international Military Tattoo Festivals in Estonia, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Russia, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Latvia, Singapore, Switzerland, Poland and Italy.