A brand new podcast has been launched with the aim of exploring the rich culture and history of the brass banding world.
Hosted by well-known player, conductor and adjudicator Helen Douthwaite-Teasdale alongside a special guest, it will delve into a topic from the brass band past — from contests and events to personalities, traditions and stories.
First episodes
For the first episode Helen is joined by the respected brass researcher and historian Gavin Holman, the owner of Internet Bandsman's Everything Within (IBEW) to discuss how band histories are discovered, recorded and saved for the future.
Episode 2 sees Helen chat with bandsman and author Chris Ord to talk about the famous Northumberland Miner's Picnic
Favourite things
Helen told 4BR: "I'm very excited to start the Brass Evolution journey as it incorporates some of my favourite things — history, podcasts and of course, brass bands.
I hope share some of the brilliant research, traditions and personal stories by talking to guests from across the brass band movement."
Brass Evolution is available to listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and everywhere you can find podcasts.
Further information:
You can contact Helen at: brassevolutionpodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @brassevolution
brassevolutionpodcast@gmail.com
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brass-evolution/id1693192717
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ihBr4vpjVDJamsGiU6Fav?si=aa0a3108d5af401c
