The Flowers Band, based in Gloucester, is now in its 57th year. It was formed after the disbandment of the Royal Gloucester Hussars (Territorial Army) Brass Band. After negotiation with the MoD, the instruments were purchased and many former R.G.H. bandsmen, together with local players, formed the City of Gloucester Band. Since then, the band has had various sponsorships including Flowers Brewery. Much success was gained under the ‘Flowers’ name at contests and the band rose rapidly up the Championship Section ladder and has since established itself in the top 10 of the Brass Band World Rankings table.

Conducted by Paul Holland, his 8-year tenure from 2009-2017 marked the most successful period in the band's history. Under his baton, Flowers achieved victories at the Grand Shield, French Open, five victories at Butlins Mineworkers Championships, a hat-trick of wins at Yeovil, six Area titles as well as their highest ever results at the National Championships, British Open and Brass in Concert Championships.

In late 2018, Paul Holland returned to the helm, leading Flowers to victory at the 2019 West of England Championships and the 2019 French Open. The band then went on to achieve 5th places at both the British Open and the National Championships in the same year, as well as 3rd places at Brass in Concert in 2019 and 2021. The band also won the Butlins Mineworkers Championships in 2020 and 2022. In 2022 the band equalled their highest result at the National Championships, being awarded 4th place.

2023 brought contesting success at Brass in Concert, achieving 3rd place with the highest points the band has ever achieved, best ‘New Commission/Arrangement’, and Emily Evans winning ‘Best Soloist’. In 2024, the Flowers Band were crowned National Champions of Great Britain.