Bands make for an enjoybale break with the Reds at the Crucible

Brass bands and Russian music were featured outside the famous Crucible Theatre in Sheffield this weekend.

Players from at least 10 different Sheffield bands performed outside the famous sporting venue

Sunday, 07 May 2017

In the latest set of collaborations and performance opportunities facilitated by Brass Bands England, musicians representing at least 10 local bands enjoyed a performance opportunity outside at the famous Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

Russia in the Round

Famous for being the venue for the World Snooker Championships for the past 40 years, on this occasion it hosted organisers Music in the Round who invited Sheffield bands to perform a selection of brass band favourites and star pieces with a Russian flavour, as part of the 'Russia in the Round' festival.

The family atmosphere made for a great event with hundreds of passers-by stopping to listen to the great music making4BR

Family atmosphere

The music performed was sponsored by Music in the Round and Pennine Music and included favourites such as 'Kalinka' and 'The Hustle'.

The family atmosphere made for a great event with hundreds of passers-by stopping to listen to the great music making.

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