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  • Heart of the City Opening

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    01 July 11
    Durham City

    Guaranteed to whet your appetite for the fantastic programme of activities happening throughout Brass 2011.

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  • Winter North Atlantic

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    01 July 11
    Durham Town Hall

    The Winter North Atlantic premiere of new commission Drifts and Panels featuring Emily Portman

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  • Louisiana Funky Butts

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    02 July 11
    Edmondsley, Parish Memorial Hall

    LFB have a beat with a whole lot of bite and a massive blast of fun

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  • Jazz in my Pants

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    02 July 11
    Spennymoor Gala

    JIMP help Spennymoor celebrate it's 170th birthday.

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  • DLI Museum Open Air Brass Concerts

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    03 July 11
    DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery

    Bring chairs and a picnic or enjoy food from the DLI cafe in the beautiful grounds of the DLI museum and Durham art Gallery.

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  • Fairey (Geneva) Band

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    03 July 11
    Durham Town Hall

    Either way Fairey Geneva are undoubtedly one of the World's leading brass bands.

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  • Brass Afrik

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    04 July 11
    Greenfield Community and Arts Centre, Newton Aycliffe

    'Move your ass and the rest will follow!' There’s no escaping this energetic exchange between Africa and the rest of the world that turn…

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  • Brass Afrik

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    05 July 11
    The Brockwell Centre, Pelton Fell

    'Move your ass and the rest will follow!' There’s no escaping this energetic exchange between Africa and the rest of the world that turn…

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  • Oompah Brass

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    06 July 11
    Bowes and Gilmonby Parish Hall

    Oompah Brass was formed in 2006 sharing a common goal, to spread the sound of Oompah and Bavarian cheer as far as possible.

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  • Eminence Brass

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    07 July 11
    St Brandon's Church

    Four of today's most outstanding brass musicians perform in the glorious setting of St Brandon's church.

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  • Brass Afrik

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    08 July 11
    Whorlton Village Hall

    An exceptional groove; once you hear it you just can't stop

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  • Hade Edge Band

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    08 July 11
    Sacriston Working Men's Club

    103 Years of Banding- Holme Valley (Summer Wine Country

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  • Magicaboola

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    08 July 11
    Woodview Community Centre, Langley Park

    Combining original compositions with sounds from a heady mix of greats, this big Italian band create an explosive mix of sound energy that’s both joyous…

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  • YouTuba

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    08 July 11
    Shadforth Community Centre

    This highly acclaimed young and innovative brass quartet have been aiming to make tuba quartet performances more accessible, whilst maintaining the finesse of…

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  • Oompah Brass

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    08 July 11
    Middleton-in-Teesdale Village Hall

    Oompah Brass was formed in 2006 sharing a common goal, to spread the sound of Oompah and Bavarian cheer as far as possible.

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  • Late and Live and the amazing glass trombone

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    08 July 11
    DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery

    Join us for the opening of our new summer exhibition 'Breathtaking – revealing a new wave in British glass blowing'.

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  • The Big Chris Barber Band

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    08 July 11
    Gala Theatre

    An evening of exciting, and moving jazz and blues.

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  • The Unthanks with Brighouse and Rastrick Band

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    08 July 11
    Durham Cathedral

    A BRASS commission between two bands at the top of their musical genre.

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  • Eminence Brass with Durham Music Service

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    08 July 11
    Bishop Auckland Town Hall

    Eminence Brass is a new ensemble comprising leading international brass musicians David Childs, Philip Cobb, Owen Farr and Richard Marshall.

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  • Oompah Brass

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    09 July 11
    Belmont Community Centre

    Mashing tyhe worlds of pop and brass

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  • Magicaboola

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    09 July 11
    Great Lumley Community Centre

    Combining original compositions with sounds from a heady mix of greats, this big Italian band create an explosive mix of sound energy that’s both joyous…

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  • Durham Miners' Gala featuring Kathryn Tickell and Trimdon Concert Band

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    09 July 11
    Durham City

    Kathryn Tickell is writing a new piece of music for Trimdon Concert Band that they will perform at the historic Durham Miners' Gala.

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  • Durham Miners' Gala

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    09 July 11
    Durham City

    Join the banners and traditional brass bands as they wind their way through Durham City's streets to the Old Racecourse.

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  • Jam Jah "After Party"

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    09 July 11
    Allington House

    Following last year's legendary after party, Jam Jah are hosting two unmissable nights with special Brass Festival guests.

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  • Beat 'n' Blow

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    10 July 11
    Butterknowle Village Hall

    Beat 'n' Blow demonstrate over and over again how a genuine rock band works perfectly without guitars and keyboards

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  • Bridging The Gap One Small Step, One More Step

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    10 July 11
    Apollo Pavilion

    A collaboration between choreographer Dora Frankel, composer Peter Coyte and artist Sam Goodlet which centres around Victor Pasmore's Apollo Pavilion.

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  • InterOpera with NASUWT Riverside Band present 'Riverside plays Opera'

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    11 July 11
    Empire Theatre, Consett

    A sumptuous evening of world-class music featuring international soloists Penelope Randall-Davis (soprano) and Roderick Earle (baritone) and guest conductor…

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  • Xarxa Teatre

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    12 July 11
    Jubilee Park, Spennymoor Town Centre

    XarXa’s performances combine street theatre with the spirit of the Spanish Fiesta. Often drawing on the works of great artists, firework effects and live…

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  • Jan Garbarek and The Hilliard Ensemble

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    12 July 11
    Durham Cathedral

    Durham Cathedral is the ideal venue for this stunning performance which is one of the highlights of the 2011 BRASS Durham International Festival.

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  • Oompah Brass

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    13 July 11
    Sacriston The Fulforth Centre

    Oompah Brass was formed in 2006 sharing a common goal, to spread the sound of Oompah and Bavarian cheer as far as possible.

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  • The Soul Rebels Brass Band with Durham Music Service

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    13 July 11
    Gala Theatre

    One of the hottest bands from one of America's hottest cities.

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  • InterOpera and NASUWT Riverside Band

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    14 July 11
    Bowes Museum

    A sumptuous evening of world-class music featuring international soloists Penelope Randall-Davis (soprano) and Roderick Earle (baritone) and guest conductor…

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  • Scanner - Floral Derrangement

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    14-17 July 11
    Kingsgate Bridge

    Floral Derrangement A site-specific sound installation

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  • Oompah Brass

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    14 July 11
    Edmundbyers Village Hall

    Oompah Brass was formed in 2006 sharing a common goal, to spread the sound of Oompah and Bavarian cheer as far as possible.

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  • Stavanger Brass Band feat. Allan Withington

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    14 July 11
    Durham Cathedral

    One of Norway's leading bands with a reputation for innovative concert showcases, often involving cross-over musicals styles.

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  • Xarxa Teatre

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    14 July 11
    Chester-le-Street Town Centre, Civic Heart

    XarXa's performances combine street theatre with the spirit of the Spanish Fiesta. Often drawing on the works of great artists, firework effects and live…

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  • Scanner - Artist's Talk

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    15 July 11
    Elvet Riverside

    International giant of the sound world talks Floral Derrangement

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  • BRASS: Digital Music Trail

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    15 July - 17 June 11
    Durham City

    An experimental and innovative way to experience the exclusive new track ‘Snowin, 2011’ by Beat n Blow.

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  • Stavanger conductors’ workshop

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    15 July 11
    Gala Theatre

    Stavanger has become one of Norway’s leading bands with a reputation for innovative concert showcases, often involving cross-over musical styles.

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  • La Zikabilo

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    15 July 11
    Kirk Merrington Community Centre

    This energetic brass band handles many musical styles with ease and infectious joy.

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  • La Clique sur la Mer

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    15 July 11
    The Hazlewell Centre, Haswell

    West African rhythms add a solid punch of unstoppable dance beats to the dynamic pulse of brass.

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  • Streets of BRASS

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    15-17 July 11
    Durham City

    An explosion of sounds and players descend on Durham to bring you an amazing journey through the world of brass.

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  • Le Snob et Ulik Glisssssssssendo

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    15 July 11
    Morrisons car park, Barnard Castle

    Nine characters ignore the laws of gravity and glide between ever changing fire lit pathways.

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  • Beat 'n' Blow

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    15-16 July 11
    Durham City

    Beat 'n' Blow demonstrate over and over again how a genuine rock band works perfectly without guitars and keyboards

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  • Les Traine-Savates

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    15-16 July 11
    Durham City

    This is a dynamic group, unified in sharing the gospel of Jazz Funk with a desire to 'create and share musical festive performances that are popular and…

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  • Oompah Brass

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    15-16 July 11
    Durham City

    Oompah Brass was formed in 2006 sharing a common goal, to spread the sound of Oompah and Bavarian cheer as far as possible.

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  • La Fanfara Lui Craciun

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    15-17 July 11
    Durham City

    With a reputation for being one of the fastest brass bands in the world, this Romanian troupe fill their music with gypsy soul, crazy rhythms and heart.

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  • The Always Drinking Marching Band

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    15-17 July 11
    Durham City

    Pairing the energy of a Spanish fiesta with pure rock'n'roll and crazy soul

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  • Magicaboola

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    15 July 11
    Durham City

    Combining original compositions with sounds from a heady mix of greats, this big Italian band create an explosive mix of sound energy that’s both joyous…

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  • Jack Brass Band

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    15-17 July 11
    Durham City

    "If you like your gumbo spicy and your music hot, check out the Jack Brass Band," Wynton Marsalis

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  • The Jive Aces

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    15 July 11
    Gala Theatre

    The Uk's No. 1 Jive and Swing band with the energy and enthusiasm of rock 'n' roll and the fun and rhythm of big band swing all rolled into one.

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  • Baltic Busy Bees

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    16 July 11
    Durham City

    Join a BALTIC artist to help create musical instruments and mobiles inspired by the Brass Festival.

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  • Brass Jaw

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    16 July 11
    Chester-le-Street Bullion Hall

    A Glasgow based four-piece that brings a vibrant new sound to the world of jazz.

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  • Le Snob et Ulik Glisssssssssendo

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    16 July 11
    Durham City

    Nine characters ignore the laws of gravity and glide between ever changing fire lit pathways.

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  • Jazz in My Pants

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    16 July 11
    Durham City

    This local collection of young players, were inspired by Streets of BRASS to take their own instruments to the streets.

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  • Bearpark and Esh Colliery Band

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    16 July 11
    Durham City

    A popular County Durham 3rd Section band who proudly proclaim they are the band that makes the North-East rock

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  • Brass Jaw

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    16 July 11
    Durham Cathedral, Streets of Durham

    A Glasgow based four-piece that brings a vibrant new sound to the world of jazz.

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  • La Clique Sur La Mer

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    16-17 July 11
    Durham City

    Six fantastic elves straight from the theatre of the streets who sing, dance and mimic to tickle you pink! An incredible company; half circus, half carnival…

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  • La Zikabilo

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    16-17 July 11
    Durham City

    This energetic brass band handles many musical styles with ease and infectious joy.

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  • The Real Macaws

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    16 July 11
    Durham City

    The Real Macaws deliver a smooth, intoxicating blend of paradise sounds, mixing Caribbean, African and South American dance music with a Jazz twist.

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  • Tenth Avenue Band

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    16 July 11
    Durham City

    Serious about making music fun

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  • The Stars From The Commitments

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    16 July 11
    Gala Theatre

    A thrilling unforgettable live experience to stir your soul.

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  • Jam Jah "After Party"

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    16 July 11
    Allington House

    Expect the unexpected

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  • Brass Jaw

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    17 July 11
    The Witham, Barnard Castle

    A Glasgow based four-piece that brings a vibrant new sound to the world of jazz.

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  • DCBBA Entertainment Contest

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    17 July 11
    DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery

    A great opportunity to picnic in the grounds of the DLI and enjoy the cream of the North-East's regional brass bands.

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  • PAN.OPTIKUM

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    17 July 11
    Durham Cathedral, Palace Green

    An awe inspiring outdoor theatre performance created for Durham City using images, songs, and symbols associated with County Durham and Durham City itself.

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  • Gr-Gregories

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    17 July 11
    Durham City

    A bold new brass duo.

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  • The Felling Band

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    17 July 11
    Durham City

    A Championship section contesting brass band from just up the road in Gateshead.

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