by Julie | Jun 11, 2025 | Blog, Cumbria, Projects
APPLY HERE June 2025 - June 2026 Supported with funding from Awards for All Local Heroes Programme ScheduleLocal Heroes Programme ContentLocal Heroes Safeguarding and Inclusion Addendum Date Session Time Content Venue Sunday June 29th WELCOME MEETING 8.30 –...
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...
by Julie | Nov 1, 2024 | Blog, Cumbria, Julie Hoggarth, Projects
Partnerships provide music opportunities for young people in Tebay All the research tells us that playing a musical instrument is extremely beneficial for young people’s development and mental health. But it is very hard to access thanks to cuts in...
by drum.user | Oct 9, 2024 | Blog, Cumbria, Julie Hoggarth, Projects
Date: Sunday, 29th SeptemberVenue: Black Combe Junior School, MillomHosted by: Holborn Hill Royal Brass Band Juniors (led by Cath Clarke)MD: Kaytie HardingSpecial Guest: Phil Goodwin, Head of Engage at the Royal Northern College of Music This past Sunday saw a vibrant...
by Julie | Aug 26, 2024 | Blog, Cumbria, Julie Hoggarth, Network, Projects
August 2024 November 2024 February 2025 Cumbria Brass Network Blog Cumbria Brass Network Discussion – Player Support Feb 21, 2025In the Cumbria Brass Network meeting on February 15th, band players came together to duscuss player support....
by Julie | Aug 26, 2024 | Blog, Cumbria, Julie Hoggarth, Network, Projects
Band Identity and Development: Insights from Cumbria’s Brass Band Network Meeting held on Saturday 17th August 2024 At the recent Cumbria Brass Band Network meeting, a lively discussion was held by those present, centering on the unique identities of their bands...