North-East Drum and Brass pioneers Billy Bradshaw (Trumpet), Lewis Wilkinson (Sousaphone), Ben Fitzgerald (Drums) and Thomas Dixon (Saxophone) first came together as Dilutey Juice in the summer of 2020 as a response to the COVID pandemic, to satisfy their thirst to make music together, and a need to send positive vibrations out into the community. They saw an incredible response to their energetic street performances and have since been booked for a vast array of parties and festivals, supporting the likes of TOO MANY ZOOZ, Nubiyan Twist, Craig Charles & K.O.G.
Dilutey Juice take inspiration from a plethora of influences, performing fast and energetic Afro-Beat combined with euphoric house & techno, free jazz and thought-provoking punk rock in order to entertain, electrify and empower their audiences.
For Durham Brass Festival, they have paired with the Redhills Youth Band to allow the young musicians to explore a new world of playing, performing and creative expression.
Redhills has partnered with Durham Music Service, Brass Bands England, Durham University Student Music to provide a range of musical opportunities for young people with the aim eventually to have a full time Youth band based at Redhills.
