Little Brass Bash arrives in Spennymoor Market Place on Monday 8 July. The free event is one in a series of ten big and little bashes offering energetic and eclectic performances from thrilling street bands.
Here is an exclusive look at the bands slated for the Spennymoor shindig!
Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band
Rajasthan – the land of royalty – a glittering jewel set in the golden sands of the barren Thar Desert, with a wealth of rich culture, tradition and heritage.
Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band are a living embodiment of this landscape. A spectacular celebration of its vibrant and colourful lifestyle, their music and dance a heady, exciting and hypnotic reflection of this enchanting region.
She’s Got Brass
Introducing She’s Got Brass, London’s groundbreaking 10-piece female-fronted brass band.
With a dynamic rhythm section featuring percussion and kit alongside the rich tones of tuba and baritone saxophone, their ensemble boasts renowned female players from the heart of the London Jazz scene from esteemed acts like Seed Ensemble, Colectiva, New Regency Orchestra, Bonita House Band and TC and the Groove Family.
They infuse our performances with a fusion of original compositions and beloved funk and soul classics, all with a contemporary twist.
Oompah Brass
Oompah Brass are a five-piece brass group specialising in virtuosic and high-energy performances of rock and pop classics.
Without the need for a singer or drummer, they tear their way through songs by artists as diverse as Abba, Queen, Iron Maiden, Taylor Swift, The Killers, Whitney Houston, The Prodigy, The Beatles, and Katy Perry, to name just a few!
Durham Brass Festival takes place from Friday 5 to Saturday 13 July and, as ever, promises a week of spectacular performances, new commissions, free concerts, community activities, and a full programme of lively street bands. For more information, visit www.brassfestival.co.uk.
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