Mike Lovatt's 'Brass Pack' ensemble returns to North Yorkshire later this month when they open the HACS Harrogate Music Festival at the Royal Hall on Thursday, 26th June.

Brass Hits Hollywood

The trumpet star and his hugely popular band will bring a touch of nostalgia and glamour with their 'Brass Hits Hollywood' show.

It will feature their take on classic songs from the movies, including 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', 'South Pacific' and 'Gone with the Wind', through to a big John Williams suite that includes 'Star Wars', 'Harry Potter' and 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'.

Joining them on stage will be singer Anna-Jane Casey, delivering classic such as 'Don't Rain on My Parade', from 'Funny Girl', and 'Wouldn't It Be Loverly' from 'My Fair Lady'.

Surprises

Mike told 4BR: "There are a few little surprises and hopefully the audience will enjoy our take on music that they're used to hearing in other ways."

Brass Pack started out as a lockdown project and was inspired by the iconic 1958 album, Big Fat Brass, featuring music arranged and composed by Billy May, the acclaimed American trumpeter and composer who wrote arrangements for the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra.

You can enjoy a 4BR interview with Mike talking about his love for Billy May at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaRduAJbEdU

We're delighted to welcome Mike and his Brass Pack back. They performed at the Festival two years ago and went down a storm and I'm sure they will do so againHarrogate International Festivals

Passion

Mike added: "I hope the audience will be uplifted by our passion for this great music, our attention to detail, and the incredibly talented musicians on stage. Above all, I hope they will feel our tremendous love for performing."

In welcoming Mike to Harrogate once more, Sharon Canavar, CEO of Harrogate International Festivals added: "We're delighted to welcome Mike and his Brass Pack back. They performed at the Festival two years ago and went down a storm and I'm sure they will do so again."

Tickets:

Thursday June 26 (7.30pm)
www.harrogateinternationalfestivals.com
or call the box office on 01423 562 303.