St Austell Town Band is set to feature in a pilot episode trialling the viability of a brass band television series.

Sky Channel

The pilot will be shown on SKY Channel 212 on 10th January next year and is to be produced by ex St Austell Youth Band member and production company director Shane Solomon.

It is hoped that with the support of the banding community across the country the show will create an opportunity for any band to showcase themselves on national television.

Partnership

The innovative partnership was developed after St Austell Band Chairman Rob Faro highlighted the virtually non-existent coverage brass bands now get on mainstream television.

Through their determination the duo gained vital funding for the pilot through the kind gesture of local estate agent firm FAC Direct.

Hopeful

The initial pilot will be featured on the Cornwall Channel, but Shane is hopeful that bands from across the country can be featured on the programme in future, helping to raise the profile of the brass band movement across the country.

It is hoped that with the support of the banding community across the country the show will create an opportunity for any band to showcase themselves on national television4BR

Support

By contacting Shane on the Cornwall Channel’s Facebook Page, Twitter Feed or by emailing via the website www.cornwallchannel.co.uk. It is hoped that the support and comments will be used to gain additional funding for future episodes.

Any bands interested in taking part in the future should contact the Cornwall Channel via their website.

On air

The show will be recorded at the Keay Theatre in St Austell on Friday 14th December and will be broadcast at 9pm on 10th January on Sky 212 and Freesat 401.