Durham BRASS 2025 – Brassed On

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Brassed On 2025!

Brassed On is a standout highlight of the Durham BRASS 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.

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!

Complete the form below to apply for Brassed On 2025.  Submissions close on 20th January.

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Full name *

Artist name (If you perform under a different name, please provide your artist or band name)

Contact email *

Contact telephone number

Where are you based? *County DurhamDarlingtonGatesheadHartlepoolMiddlesbroughNewcastleNorth TynesideNorthumberlandRedcar & ClevelandSouth TynesideStockton-on-TeesSunderlandOther (outside of North East England)

Please provide a short biography / artist description (Max 200 words) *

Please provide links to your music * (e.g. SoundCloud, YouTube, Spotify, or official website) *

Why are you interested in participating in Brassed On? (Max 150 words). If you’d prefer to send your answer in video or audio format, please provide a link to your recording or email it directly to jenniebrewis.brass@gmail.com (Max 1 minute) *

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