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 Julie | Jun 11, 2025 | Blog, Cumbria, Network
The Cumbria Brass Network Connecting and supporting brass bands across Cumbria with resources, infrastructure and events. Book your space The Story of Cumbria Brass One of the first outcomes was the creation of Melody Makers in Tebay — a youth band that quickly became...
by Julie | Jun 11, 2025 | Blog, Cumbria, Projects
June 2025 - June 2026 Supported with funding from Awards for All Project SummaryWhat We Have Achieved So Far Meet The Heroes Local Heroes is a project which transforms individual skills into community assets. Funded by Awards for All, we started this programme in...
by Julie | May 28, 2025 | Blog, Cumbria, Julie Hoggarth, Network
Overview 1. Reflective review of the “Brass at the Castle” event, discussions on potential future events and workshops, and strategic planning for band member recruitment. Key topics included masterclass development, publicity strategies, regional...
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...
