Scarlet & Gold at Christmas 2025

Bands of The Household Division
Compere: James Cosmo
Guest artist: Matt Goss
Trumpet: Louis Dowdeswell
Drummer: Chris Johnson

Featuring over 100 of the world’s finest military musicians, this glittering winter concert evokes the ceremonial splendour and sparkle of the Guards’ scarlet uniforms and finely polished instruments.

Hosted by iconic Scottish legend James Cosmo, who has starred in over 130 Hollywood movies as well as global classic TV productions such as Game of Thrones and with a very special appearance by International award-winning singer-songwriter Matt Goss. James Cosmo and Matt Goss will add a world-renowned sparkle to the start of the Christmas season.

Born in Dumbarton, James Cosmo has been acting since 1965 and has appeared in such classic productions as Highlander, Trainspotting and Braveheart. Born in South London, Matt is Coming Home for Christmas, as he returns to The Fairfield Halls, one of his most favourite London venues. Having sold over 17 million records worldwide and as the youngest artist to sell out Wembley Stadium he still holds the record for the longest Las Vegas residency by a UK artist. Matt will lead the Christmas celebrations with the military musicians in a rousing Big Band set to kick off the festive period. Both James and Matt have dedicated all their expenses to the charity to ensure the success of Scarlet and Gold at Christmas 2025.

Performing alongside this Hollywood Royalty will be internationally acclaimed trumpeter, bandleader and educator Louis Dowdeswell alongside drummer, producer, songwriter and musical director Chris Johnson. Their careers have seen them perform in recording studios, concert halls, featured on television and some of the world’s most iconic stages becoming two of the defining musicians of their generation.

All proceeds go to The Household Division Charity.