Brass 08 2008

Durham International Brass Festival celebrates brass music from around the world, from the sounds of Eastern Europe, to those of New Orleans.

Brass is everywhere and is used in all kinds of music - DIBF features performances of R'n'B, funk, soul, Balkan gypsy, traditional brass bands, classical and more.

With big names and big bands, the Durham Miners Gala, and various contests; plus other smaller up-and-coming acts and artists; as well as workshops, the festival has something for everybody.

The first acts have been announced:
Sat 5th July: Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band
Sun 6th July: Teesdale Brass Band Contest
Sun 13th July: Les Hors De Rails
Sun 13th July: Peatbog Faeries
Wed 16th July: Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and Bass Clef
Fri 18th July: Bellowhead
Sat 19th July: Soweto Kinch
Sun 20th July: DCBBA Entertainment Contest

Also, look out for...
Streets Of Brass (Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July, Durham)
Streets Of Brass In Darlington (Friday 11th and Saturday 12th July, Darlington)
Durham Miners Gala (Saturday 12th July, Durham)

Performances are held at different venues across the city and county. Costs vary for each performance - many activities are free.

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