Durham Brass Festival

Name: Durham Brass Festival
Address: Gala Theatre, Durham, DH11WA, GB
Telephone: +443000266600
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will back this summer, taking place from Friday 5 - Saturday 13 July 2024. A brasstastic programme of events.

This page is primarily for fans and is not the official means for contacting BRASS - if you need to get in touch please email [email protected]

13/01/2025

🎵 It is the final week for acts to apply to be part of this year's Brassed On event!

Brass Festival in Partnership with BBC Introducing and Narc magazine are looking for local artists who are passionate about collaboration and eager to explore new creative possibilities through Brass. If you’re ready to bring your music to life in a bold and original way, we want to hear from you!

More information can be found at: https://brassfestival.co.uk/brassed-on/

Submissions close on Monday 20th January.

07/01/2025

Happy New Year! And with the new year comes an exciting opportunity for North East up-and-coming artists. 👏 Want to be part of this year's Brassed On event in partnership with BBC Music Introducing and NARC. Magazine?

Brassed On is a unique programme which pairs North East musicians with talented brass ensembles to create new music and take part in a unique and unforgettable performance at !

Acts have until Monday 20 January to apply - more info here: www.brassfestival.co.uk
Confirmed dates for next year's festival and full details of its event programme will be announced next year. 🤩

📷 G's Gig Shots

28/12/2024

Calling North East musicians! Want to be part of next year's Brassed On gig?
🎵 In partnership with BBC Music Introducing and NARC. Magazine, we're looking for local artists who are passionate about collaborations and eager to explore creative possibilities through Brass.

Find out more and apply: https://brassfestival.co.uk/brassed-on/

22/12/2024

We're looking for up-and-coming musicians from across the North East to apply to be part of next year's Brassed On event.

🎵 What is Brassed On? 🤔

A unique programme which pairs North East artists with talented brass ensembles to create new music and take part in a unique and unforgettable performance at !

Acts have until Monday 20 January to apply - more info here: www.brassfestival.co.uk

Confirmed dates for next year's festival and full details of its event programme will be announced next year. 🤩

📷 G's Gig Shots

09/12/2024

WE WON! won the Performance of the Year Award at the for PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING featuring NASUWT Riverside Band and Felling Male Voice Choir at Durham Cathedral 🎉👏🎉👏.

It was truly a spectacular show - congratulations to all involved!

05/12/2024

📢 Calling local artists! 🎵 Would you like to be part of next year's Brassed On emerging artists event?

Brassed On is a standout highlight of our festival, celebrating the incredible versatility of brass music by re-imagining it in fresh and exciting ways. This unique programme pairs North East Artists with talented brass ensembles to create new music and take part in a unique and unforgettable performance taking place in July 2025.

In partnership with BBC Music Introducing and NARC. Magazine, we are looking for local artists who are passionate about collaboration and eager to explore new creative possibilities through Brass.

If you’re ready to bring your music to life in a bold and original way, we want to hear from you! Visit https://brassfestival.co.uk/brassed-on/ to apply.

05/11/2024

We're very excited to see that our 2022 commission with Richard Hawley will be making a comeback as part of Bradford 2025!

Richard will perform his classics with added brass from Bradford's own Black D**e Band at St George's Hall as part of Bradford 2025's The Big Brass Blowout!

With tickets on sale from Thursday (7 November) at 12pm, find out more 👉 https://bradford2025.co.uk/event/richard-hawley-the-black-dyke-band

24/10/2024

We've got some AMAZING news to share! 👏

PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING featuring NASUWT Riverside Band performance at Durham Cathedral as part of 2024 has been shortlisted for a North East Culture Award for Performance of the Year! 🎉

Winners will be revealed on 28 November.

22/08/2024

Our final Summer Brass Concert in Wharton Park is happening this Sunday with the amazing NASUWT Concert Band 🎵

Sunny intervals with a moderate breeze are forecast, so why not pack a picnic and join us to see the summer concert series out in style!

15/08/2024

Join Trimdon Brass this Sunday for the next Summer Brass Concert at Wharton Park! 🎺🎵

🗓️ Sunday 18 August, 1pm - 3pm

Relax and enjoy an afternoon of FREE brass music from a fantastic local band.

08/08/2024

This Sunday in Wharton Park our Summer Brass Concert series continues with Bearpark & Esh Colliery Band. The weather forecast looks good at the moment! Why not pack a picnic, invite your friends and enjoy an afternoon of FREE brass tunes.

🗓️ Sunday 11 August, 1pm - 3pm

31/07/2024

The weather forecast for the weekend looks fantastic, so why not make the most of the sunshine and head to Wharton Park for our next FREE Summer Brass Concert. ☀️ This Sunday we have the wonderful Craghead Colliery Band performing from 1pm to 3pm.

27/07/2024

Come on ladies, now let's get in formation. 🎵🤣

25/07/2024

This weekend North East Concert Band will perform in Wharton Park as part of our Summer Brass Concert series!

🗓️ Sunday 28 July, 1pm - 3pm
😁 FREE to attend

☀️Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze are forecasted

21/07/2024

Just a few more awesome photos from Weds-Fri at our Big and Little Brass Bash events at Willington Town Green, Hackworth Park in Shildon, The Witham in Barnard Castle, Newton Aycliffe Town Park, Middle Street Consett and Trimdon Community College.

Come rain or shine, you joined our incredible street bands for an evening of top tunes and fantastic entertainment! 🎺🎵

19/07/2024

The first of our FREE Summer Brass Concerts at Wharton Park takes place this weekend.

🗓️ Sunday 21 July

Craghead Colliery Band will be performing in our amphitheatre from 1pm - 3pm.

The weather forecast is looking good! ☀️

Full details: https://brassfestival.co.uk/events/

18/07/2024

Smoove and Turrell Northern Coal DJ Set at Durham Town Hall with live brass from Tim Hurst from Loud Noises!

📷 Gordon Armstrong (G's Gig Shots)

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Gala Theatre
Durham
DH11WA

Telephone

+443000266600

Website

http://www.brassfestival.co.uk/, https://twitter.com/DurhamBrass

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Calling North East musicians! Want to be part of next year's Brassed On gig? 🎵 In partnership with BBC Music Introducing and NARC. Magazine, we're looking for local artists who are passionate about collaborations and eager to explore creative possibilities through Brass. Find out more and apply: https://brassfestival.co.uk/brassed-on/

📢 Calling local artists! 🎵 Would you like to be part of next year's Brassed On emerging artists event? Brassed On is a standout highlight of our festival, celebrating the incredible versatility of brass music by re-imagining it in fresh and exciting ways. This unique programme pairs North East Artists with talented brass ensembles to create new music and take part in a unique and unforgettable performance taking place in July 2025. In partnership with BBC Music Introducing and NARC. Magazine, we are looking for local artists who are passionate about collaboration and eager to explore new creative possibilities through Brass. If you’re ready to bring your music to life in a bold and original way, we want to hear from you! Visit https://brassfestival.co.uk/brassed-on/ to apply.

Have some BIG BRASS BEATS to start your week! Here's a little lookback at our Big Brass Bash in Crook 🎺🎵 #DurhamBRASS #brassmusic #streetbands #countydurham #brass

Kicking the week off with some BIG #DurhamBRASS energy! 🎵 ft. fabulous moments from our Little Brass Bash in Spennymoor back in July. #brassmusic #brass #countydurham #spennymoor #brassbands

Throwing it back to sunny summer evenings, dancing with our street bands in some of the best spots in County Durham! ☀️ How amazing was our Little Brass Bash at Haswell Pit Site? 🎺🎵 #durhambrass #brassmusic #streetbands

There's nothing quite like Streets of Brass! Two days of non-stop fun with street bands performing across Durham City - this is always our most popular event. Check out some highlights from this year! 🎺🎵 #durhambrass #brassmusic #streetbands

Our Big and Little Brass Bashes are all about ENERGY! 🎺🎵 Have you got any memorable moments from this year's festival? Check out some of the best bits from Consett's Little Brass Bash featuring our street bands and Let's Circus. #durhambrass #brassmusic #countydurham

What an evening we had at our first ever Little Brass Bash in Barnard Castle! 🎺🎵 Did you enjoy it? #DurhamBRASS #barnardcastle #countydurham #brassmusic #brassband #streetband

Missing #DurhamBRASS? Join us to re-live some of the best bits, starting with Party In The Park! 🎺🎵 #brassfestival #brassmusic #DurhamBrassFestival #countydurham

From epic singalongs to daring dance moves, we've shared SO many amazing moments at #DurhamBRASS this year - what was your best bit? 🎺🎵 #brassfestival #singing #dancing #bestbits

Is it even Party In The Park if we haven't danced in the rain with Artistas del Gremio? 🤣🎺🎵 #DurhamBRASS

hey yahh Consett 🎶 our Little Brass Bash is well underway, starting with the one and only Heavy Beat Brass Band 🎺🤩

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Brass, Durham’s liveliest festival, is back for 2019 with 10 days of outstanding performances across County Durham.

As well as international street bands from Spain and Germany, we will be using cutting-edge technology to involve performers in Denmark, Norway and beyond in unique live performances with bands here in Durham. We also have a choir from Texas joining with our own Festival Chorus for a performance of Verdi’s magnificent Requiem in Durham Cathedral.

One of our main themes for 2019 is Brass and Health. We are taking music into care homes and hosting a ‘Healthy Brass’ day which will feature talks and workshops on how brass players can maintain good mental and physical health. This page is primarily for fans and is not the official means for contacting BRASS - if you need to get in touch please email [email protected]