There will be a trio of unique bandstand attractions on show at this year's annual Durham Brass Festival.
Inspired by renowned local artists Mick Stephenson, Stuart Langley and Jackie Stonehouse, the three new bandstands are being located at the Locomotion Museum in Shildon, Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle and Auckland Castle.
Historical reflection
They have been designed to give a historical reflection of the different locations they will be used as stages and performance areas during the event from 11th — 17th July.
Trains
For instance — trains have always been a passion for Mick Stephenson, the designer of the Locomotion Bandstand, who feels that it is such a big part of Shildon's history. With help from the National Railway Museum North East Society, his bandstand will be created using the last ever wagon that was built at the Shildon Wagon Works.
Echo
Meanwhile, the long lost original bandstand located at Bowes Museum (above) is being re-imagined by Stuart Langley in a structure of colour that will echo the waves of social change that the brass tradition has endured and learnt to adopt in order to remain a vital part of the North East's cultural make-up.
the long lost original bandstand located at Bowes Museum is being re-imagined by Stuart Langley in a structure of colour that will echo the waves of social change that the brass tradition has endured4BR
St Cuthbert
The Bishop Auckland bandstand will be located in the magnificent setting of Auckland Castle and uses the building to inform the design and inspiration of the performance platform.
Artist Jackie Stonehouse uses the symbol of the cross, and in particular the St Cuthbert cross, strongly associated with the area, as a starting point for the design.
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