*
banner

Durham BRASS announces exciting events

There is just about everything and more to enjoy at this year's Durham BRASS Festival.

Brass logo
 

4BR has been informed that the 2015 Durham 'BRASS Festival', which runs from Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th July in and around the historic city, will feature a host of exciting musical events.

Sagbutts

In addition to the joint forces of Cory, Tredegar and Reg Vardy Bands providing the Gala Concert finale on the Sunday, it has been announced that there will also be performances by the renowned ensemble of His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts, the Dunedin Consort, and Scotland's leading contemporary music ensemble Red Note, amongst others.

Wide range

Robin Byers, Service Manager for Places and Experiences at Durham County Council told 4BR: "BRASS 2015 brings together a wide range of brass music from the rich sounds of our traditional brass bands, to swing, brassed up hip-hop and lively brass sounds from around the world.

There's a lot to explore and discover at this year's festival in what will be a packed four days — and still more to announce in the coming weeks. Stay tuned."

Celebration

BRASS is an annual celebration of Durham's musical heritage and of the role brass music has played in its community both traditionally and today.

The festival aims to support and nurture the county's tradition of brass music and each year presents a wide-ranging and adventurous programme of events including outdoor performances, international collaborations and community and educational work.

BRASS is an annual celebration of Durham's musical heritage and of the role brass music has played in its community both traditionally and today4BR

70,000 visitors

The 2014 festival attracted almost 70,000 visitors with a strong loyal local audience alongside a significant national audience and 99% of visitors gave it an 'excellent' or 'good' rating.

Since April 2012, BRASS has been supported by Arts Council England's National Portfolio funding and a further three year's support has just been confirmed. The festival is run by Durham County Council.

Tickets:

Tickets for these events are now on sale through www.brassfestival.co.uk or by calling the box office on 03000 266 600

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


NYBBGB

NYBBGB concert reprise this Friday

September 18 • You can sit back and enjoy a repeat of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's Summer Concert this Friday evening.


Future

Brass Foundations Future Leaders graduate with distinction

September 18 • The first cohort of future brass band leaders graduate from the pioneering BBE programme.


cooperation and adams

Adams and coop in percussion partnership

September 18 • Adams Percussion and the cooperation band have entered into a new percussion partnership.


Dutch

Dutch judges announced

September 18 • The adjudication panels for the Dutch National Championships have been confirmed.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Kevin Wadsworth


Conductor, adjudicator, teacher (ABBA)


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd