A North East music festival promises to be bigger and better than ever as it celebrates two decades of bringing one of the biggest celebrations of brass to the region.
Durham Brass Festival is back this year, from Sunday 12th to Sunday 19th July, for a week packed with spectacular performances, new commissions, free concerts, community activities and lively street bands.
The Durham County Council festival will be marking a major milestone this year – 20 years since the Durham Brass Festival first brought world-class music to the county.
With performances taking place across Durham City and in towns and villages throughout the county, the festival will feature events in streets, parks, historic venues, care homes and schools, creating unforgettable experiences for audiences of all ages.
In preparation for the year, the council is looking for acts to take part in the festival’s Brassed On event, which showcases emerging artists and returns for its fourth year.
Last year Brassed On featured Faithful Johannes, Amateur Ornithologist and Liz Corney. The council is putting a call out for musicians to express an interest in being part of the event.
Musicians and artists interested in performing at Brassed On can fill out a form at:
www.brassfestival.co.uk
The headline acts for the 2026 Durham Brass Festival will be announced in the spring.