Brass Music • Stronger Communities • Everyone Belongs
Welcome to Drum & Brass
At Drum and Brass, we believe brass music can change lives and bring communities together.
We challenge the idea that music is only for some. We open doors, connect generations and create opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to find their voice, build confidence and feel they belong.
Rooted in Cumbria's Brass Heritage
We bring fresh ideas, people and opportunities into our schools, bands and communities.
From first notes to established ensembles, from young beginners to older people finding connection and purpose, we help people and local music-making flourish.
Through learning, playing, sharing and working together, we build more than bands. We build relationships, resilience and communities with the confidence to shape their own futures.
We put brass at the heart of community life, where everyone has a part to play.
01 / LEARN
Want to try
something new.
Discover brass learning, school programmes and workshops for community groups.
02 / PLAY
Young player?
Meet your band
Rehearse, perform and make friends with Cumbria Youth Brass Band. No audition required.
03 / CONNECT
Help your
band grow
Connect with other bands, share ideas and find support through Cumbria Brass Network.
04 / ENJOY
Come for
the music
Live brass, family activities and a chance to take part at Cumbria’s Big Brass Weekend.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
CUMBRIA YOUTH BRASS BAND DATES
Late Autumn
1:00PM-4:00PM
Christmas party
11:00AM-4:00PM
New Year
1:00PM-4:00PM
End of Winter
11:00AM-4:00PM
Early Spring
1:00PM-4:00PM
Mid spring
11:00AM-4:00PM
Late Spring
1:00PM-4:00PM
BRASS NETWORK DATES 2026 - 2027
As part of the workforce development element of the project, Drum and Brass is arranging visiting speakers from sectors relevant to community brass bands in Cumbria, to speak and take part in the quarterly Cumbria Brass Network meetings.
Brass Network Meeting
Rheged, Redhills, Penrith CA11 0DQ, UK
3:00PM — 4:00 PM
Beth Lambert, Brass Band England
Redhills, Penrith CA11 0DQ, UK
3:00PM — 4:00 PM
Kate Grove, Cumbria CVS Northside
Community Centre, Trinity Dr, Workington CA14 1AX, UK
3:00PM — 4:00 PM
Brass Network Meeting
3:00PM — 4:00 PM
Brass Network Meeting
3:00PM — 4:00 PM
2027 EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Special performances and competitions across Cumbria
South Cumbria Music Festival
Coro Theatre, Ulverston LA12 7LZ
10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Cumbria's Big Brass Weekend
Brougham Hall, CA10 2DE
1:45 PM arrival. 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM performance.
