Welcome to Brass: Durham International Festival

BRASS: Durham International Festival is a two-week celebration of internationally acclaimed brass artists and ensembles.

Drawn from across the widest of musical spectrums with an amazing variety of music, BRASS illuminates the strong musical and cultural bond that connects the North East with the international traditions of brass music.

 At the same time the festival is a testament to the strength of our particular brass tradition and many excellent brass ensembles and brass bands that County Durham produces. Only in Durham could such a festival take place!

 In 2010 the festival will take place from Saturday July 3rd to Sunday July 18th.

The full festival programm will be announced soon but tickets are currently on sale for the following events at The Gala Theatre, Durham:

  • Thursday 8th July 7.30pm  Maceo Parker and his band featuring Dennis Rollins
  • Friday 9th July 8.00pm The James Taylor Quartet
  • Sunday 11th July 7.30pm The Dr Teeth Big Band
  • Thursday 15th July 8.00pm Led Bib & Empirical

Go to www.galadurham.co.uk for more information and to purchase tickets

 Interested in volunteering at Brass: Durham International Festival 2010?

If you’re interested in music, festivals or events BRASS: Durham International Festival is a great way to develop new skills and professional experience, enhance and build upon existing skills, meet new people, hear new music and find out how an international festival like BRASS works!

We need volunteers throughout the festival to take on a number of different roles throughout the festival period these include:

  • Chaperoning bands as they play in venues in Durham City and across the County including Streets of Brass
  • Being the first point of contact at events for members of the public who require more information about the festival
  • Distributing marketing information about other brass festival events taking place
  • Supporting the evaluation of the festival
  • Selling merchandise and programmes to members of the public

We also need volunteers in the weeks before the festival to help with distribution of publicity and promote the festival before it happens.

If your interested in volunteering at Brass: Durham International Festival 2010 contact email rosie.legg@durham.gov.uk for an information sheet and application form.

Keep watching this page as bands for this years festival are announced or check out our Myspace - www.myspace.com/brassdif or become our friend on Facebook - search for 'Brass International Festival'