No Apologies Brass

Meets every Thursday 6 - 7 p.m. The Bandroom, Mill Lane (off Mellbecks) Riverside, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4SA No Apologies Brass is a brass band with a difference. Our female only group was established recently in Kirkby Stephen when local women expressed a...

Cumbria Youth Brass Band

Cumbria Youth Brass Band (CYBB) Uniting Young Brass Talent Across CumbriaLaunched in 2023, the Cumbria Youth Brass Band (CYBB) brings together a community of young brass players aged 8–25 from across the county. With the support of Drum and Brass and a network of...

No Bars Penrith

"No Bars Penrith" at Blue Jam Arts, Mostyn Hall, Friargate, Penrith CA11 7XRPlayers describe the group as "collaborative", "supportive", "inclusive", "empowering", "enjoyable" and "eclectic".Explore Creative and Inclusive Music-Making No Bars Penrith (formerly Brass...

Appleby Blast-Off Band

Beginner brass group for young people and families. Appleby Blast-Off was formed in 2025 after a highly successful taster session at the school. Headteacher Dave invited us to provide lessons and set up an after-school band for the young people at the school. Parents...

Kirkby Stephen Friday Band

The Bandroom, Mill Lane (off Mellbecks) Riverside, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4SA Get band-ready with our qualified facilitator Instrument loan Workshops and masterclasses Performances and local contests Hear the players of the Kirkby Stephen Friday group and watch...

BAND! schools brass programme

BUILD YOUR SCHOOL BAND IN JUST FIVE WEEKS!BAND! is our 6-week KS2 music programme for schools delivered by our team of skilled and experienced facilitators. The programme focuses on ensuring every child has a successful musical experience. Your young people prepare...

Tebay – Melody Makers + T-Brass

Inclusive brass teaching groups for young people at Tebay Methodist Church Melody Makers + T-BrassLearning in groups for an all-round experienceBuilding friendships that last a lifetimeMelody Makers Learn to play in a friendly, fun + fabulous group...

Empowering Communities Through Music

At Drum and Brass, we engage people from all walks of life with music. From youth music initiatives building positive cultural connections to brass festivals and workshops enhancing well-being for older adults, our mission is to bring people together through the power of music-making.

Our heritage projects redefine the essence of musical traditions. Our community development opportunities are inspiring a new generation of socially conscious musicians and cultural entrepreneurs.

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Our upcoming events

Monday, December 8th, Tebay Community Choir Christmas Concert

T-Brass/Melody Makers

Saturday, March 14th, South Cumbria Music Festival

T-Brass

Saturday, March 28th Youth Champs Birmingham

CYBB

Saturday + Sunday May 16th- 17th Brass Festival

CYBB, T-Brass/Melody Makers, KSSB Fridays

Sunday, 14 June @ 10:00am Kirkby Lonsdale Brass Competition

KSSB Fridays

Sunday 14th July Brass at the Seaside- Lytham St Anne’s