Barry Hyde and Durham Miners Association Brass Band perform "Miners' Ballads"
Monday 14 July, 7.00pm
Redhills Miners’ Hall Durham The Futureheads’ frontman Barry Hyde, brings his deeply personal and evocative new solo album, Miners’ Ballads, to life in a special live performance. The album, commissioned by Sunderland City Council and Paul Emerson, is inspired by the rich coal mining heritage of the North East, with a particular focus on Sunderland and […]Bill Ryder-Jones & NASUWT Riverside Band presents "Iechyd Da"
Tuesday 15 July, 7.30pm
The Gala Durham Bill Ryder-Jones first rose to prominence as a founding member of The Coral, achieving number-one albums and earning a Mercury Prize nomination. Since then, he has carved out a remarkable solo career, releasing five critically acclaimed LPs, from his debut – an orchestral score inspired by Italo Calvino’s If on a Winter’s Night […]Simon Armitage & LYR with Easington Colliery Brass Band present “Firm As A Rock We Stand”
Friday 18 July, 7.00pm
Redhills. Durham Miners’ Hall Durham Brass Festival hosts BBC Radio 4 The VerbSimon Armitage & LYR performing “Firm As A Rock We Stand”with Easington Colliery Brass BandPlus poetry presented by Ian McMillan Durham Brass Festival proudly presents a powerful restaging of Firm As A Rock We Stand, first presented at the festival at Durham Cathedral in […]Brassed On feat Faithful Johannes - Amateur Ornithologist - Liz Corney
Saturday 19 July, 7.00pm
The Gala Durham A standout highlight of the Brass Festival, celebrating the incredible versatility of brass music by re-imagining it in fresh and exciting ways. This unique programme pairs Northeast artists with talented brass ensembles to create new music and take part in a unique and unforgettable performance. This year’s Brassed On artists include Liz […]The Fairey Band performing "Pictures at an Exhibition"
Sunday 20 July, 1.30pm
The Gala Durham Experience one of the world’s finest brass bands like never before as The Fairey Band presents a breathtaking performance of Pictures at an Exhibition. This unique concert pairs a stunning brass arrangement of Mussorgsky’s masterpiece with mesmerising, animated interpretations, creating an unforgettable audiovisual experience. The animations, produced by Ion Concert Media in collaboration […]The Fairey Band performing "Acid Brass"
Sunday 20 July, 7.30pm
The Gala Durham For the first time at Durham BRASS Festival, The Fairey Band brings Acid Brass an unlikely but exciting fusion of Acid House anthems performed by traditional British brass band. Brainchild of British conceptual artist Jeremy Deller, Acid Brass explores the deep social and political connections between the brass band and Acid House movements. Since its inception […]NETOA Wurlitzer & Stanhope Silver Band present Brass & Pipes
Friday 01 August, 8.00pm
New Victoria Centre, Howden le Wear Durham Brass Festival proudly partners with the North East Theatre Organ Association and Stanhope Silver Band to present a one-off, commissioned show entitled Brass and Pipes. This special show will bring together the unique sounds of the iconic Wurlitzer organ and brass band music at the New Victoria Centre in […]