by drum.user | Aug 21, 2025 | Blog, Julie Hoggarth
Guided conversation at the Kirkby Stephen Silver Band Brass Weekender 2nd August 2025 By Julie Hoggarth The Local Heroes group spent a day with Tabby Kerwin’s PERFORM for Brass Bands programme. It was so useful to think about the emotional aspects of playing, that...
by drum.user | May 12, 2025 | Blog, Brass at the Castle
Brass at the Castle is set to return for a second year, and as we approach this year’s festival, we are taking a look back and celebrating the progress that has been made in the world of brass in Cumbria since last year’s festival. We can tell you there is a lot to be...
by drum.user | Apr 15, 2025 | Blog, Brass at the Castle, Cumbria, Raven Taylor
Brass at the Castle returns this summer A vibrant two-day festival taking place in the beautiful grounds of Brougham Hall, Penrith. The festival is dedicated to celebrating and evolving the region’s rich brass tradition. After the incredible response to our inaugural...
by drum.user | Apr 9, 2025 | Blog, Cumbria, Raven Taylor
Learning to play a musical instrument with your local brass band is not just about mastering notes and rhythms- it’s also a great way to feel a part of your local community. Brass bands have a long tradition of brining communities together, and when you play in a...
by drum.user | Nov 25, 2024 | Blog, Cumbria, Julie Hoggarth, Projects
Kirkby Stephen Silver Band (KSSB), a cornerstone of the Cumbrian music scene since its founding in 1857, has always been a band with a difference. Known for its skilled musicianship, welcoming spirit, and commitment to innovation, the band is as much about community...
