The two-day Drum & Brass Festival returns to Cumbria in July in the grounds of Historic Brougham Hall near Penrith.

The free event takes place on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July (11.00am each day) and will bring together brass bands from across Cumbria in a family friendly event which promises to bring the joy of brass music to a wider audience.

Focus

It will see bands entertain audiences with a mix of traditional and modern pieces linked to a focus on promoting the benefits and accessibility of local community music groups by showcasing a selection of beginner bands and youth bands.

There will also be workshops run by musicians from the Royal Northern College of Music and 'have a go' sessions that will encourage visitors to get hands on and try making some music themselves.

The first day will conclude with a Gala Performance featuring the Nova Brass Quartet and Queen Victoria's Consort.

The event is run by non-profit organisation Drum and Brass with support from the Arts Council England and Brass Bands England.

Drum and Brass is striving to diversify the genre by running music groups that are inclusive and welcoming to people from all walks of life and it is hoped that the festival will promote the message that anyone can get involvedCEO, Julie Hoggarth

Vital services

Speaking about the weekend event CEO, Julie Hoggarth said: "Brass bands perform two vital services: firstly teaching people how to play an instrument and secondly bringing people together at community events. They are unique and invaluable.

Drum and Brass is striving to diversify the genre by running music groups that are inclusive and welcoming to people from all walks of life and it is hoped that the festival will promote the message that anyone can get involved."

Free tickets

Tickets are free and people can just turn up on the day, but anyone who books in advance will be included in the prize draw at the end of each day.

For more information:
https://drumandbrass.co.uk/big-brass-weekend/