During the 1990’s the band made a number of trips abroad, most notably to Weisbaden in Germany, where it took part in the local "Fasching" celebrations or carnival time. A trip was also made to Forge Les Eaux, Heathfield’s twin-town in Northern France, where the band gave a concert.

At this time in the band’s history cornet players became very scarce and for a while the band became a wind band, welcoming to it clarinet, flute, oboe and saxophone players.

In 1977 the band successfully applied to the Arts Council of England for a Lottery Grant and was awarded the grand sum of £42,500 with which they bought a complete set of brand new instruments. The Bandmaster at that time was Mr Richard Sherlock.