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 | 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 Julie | Apr 2, 2025 | Blog, Cumbria, Raven Taylor
Spring Term Highlights – Community Music in Action! As the days grow longer and the sounds of spring fill the air, we’re reflecting on a fantastic term with our community music groups—Melody Makers, Appleby Beginners, T-Brass, and No Bars. Over the past three months,...
