But, following representations by the Football Association, UEFA have confirmed the band will be allowed into the Sweden game.
Band representative John Hemmingham added: "It's the best news possible. We were gutted to have driven 2,800 miles only to have our instruments confiscated.
"Our sponsors gave us the good news this morning and we are delighted to have the chance to create the best possible atmosphere for England fans in Kiev.
"It's going to be a very unusual situation with Swedish fans outnumbering England supporters by four to one. So we will be doing our best to help our fans generate more than the Swedes.""We are delighted UEFA have seen sense on this matter and the band can carry on banging the drum for England," said a spokesman for band sponsors Pukka Pies.