The Cardiff New Brass Festival has announced that its 2011 event, which takes place from the 10th — 12th June, will be set at one of the city’s iconic venues, Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral, with an additional fringe concert on the Glanfa Stage of the Wales Millennium Centre.

Thrilled

Audiences will be thrilled by some of the finest brass performers from across Europe, including Dean Wright (Principal Trumpet Welsh National Opera), Simon Dobson and the Oslofjord Band (Norway), BTM Band (Wales), Wormshead Brass (Wales) and the newly formed Symphonic Brass of the Royal Air Force (England).

We are aiming to bring a real vibrant feel to the whole weekend, and we will be releasing further exciting news in the near futureTom Davoran

High class

Artistic Director Tom Davoran told 4BR that he believes there is a growing appetite for high class, innovative brass music making in the Principality and has managed to gain valuable support from sponsors such as Mark Carter at Mr Tuba.

"We really have pushed the boat out this year, with some wonderful artists, great music and an innovative approach to make it a much more inclusive, proactive event.

We are aiming to bring a real vibrant feel to the whole weekend, and we will be releasing further exciting news in the near future."

Alongside a showcase for young performers and composers there will also be a host of new music from Peter Meechan, Pail McGhee, Matthew Hall and Liz Lane, featuring at least four world premiere performances.

More details

For more details visit www.cardiffnewbrassfestival.co.uk or look up the festival on facebook, twitter or audioboo.