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Loxley wait adds up to Binary Brass

An innovative project that brings cross genres of music making together will culminate in a binary explosion this weekend in Sheffield.

Binary Brass
  Binary Brass is the culmination of three years of hard work and collaboration

This Saturday (15th July), sees the culmination of a three year project for Loxley Silver Band, with their PRS for Music Foundation and Norman Jones Trust funded 'Binary Brass' collaboration with renowned electronic music composer Barry Gilbey.

It takes place at the SHU Hubs in Sheffield, with the premiere of five new pieces by Barry that cross genres into popular music. These were arranged for brass band by composer Darrol Barry, and recently recorded by the Yorkshire band at the Foundry Studio in Sheffield.

Sought after

Barry Gilbey is a much sought after consultant to the music industry and executive at DEFDISCO, a forward-thinking record label he founded with Cliff Simms (EMI) and design agency D4.

He is also an accomplished composer, holding credits with Universal, Fox and the BBC with his hybrid fusion of electronic and organic instrument music that hails back to his years as an international DJ, touring the world with residencies in Russia, USA, Lithuania and the UK.

It has been a long musical journey, but we have had the support and belief in this unique project from so many people, especially our own MD, Lee DunkleyLoxley Silver Band

Unique project

Loxley Band Secretary Stuart Young told 4BR: "It has been a long musical journey, but we have had the support and belief in this unique project from so many people, especially our own MD, Lee Dunkley."

To coincide with event, the recorded tracks will be released digitally together with Barry's electronic originals and, in a couple of weeks' time the fully mastered tracks will also be MADE available on iTunes.

In addition to the premieres, Simon Cowan, Principal Trombone of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, will also join the band as a performer and guest soloist with a supporting programme.

Tickets:

Tickets are available from https://bbe.yapsody.com/event/index/119181/binary_brass

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