Drum and Brass in partnership with Cumbria's Brass Bands

Cumbria Brass Network - Elevating and Celebrating our Brass Bands

Cumbria Brass Network – why be a part of it?

Bands want more members, the general public want more live band music. Brass bands can teach people to play instruments, they offer affordable access to music-making and they are local. All this adds up to huge benefit for communities.

The network has grown out of a a desire by bands to pool band expertise and ideas and work together to shape the future of brass bands in the 21st Century.

This year the network has hosted 4 meetings, published 3 newsletters, created a Facebook page and Facebook Group and updated its directory of bands. With a team of volunteers from local bands, funding from local trusts and the Arts Council and recognition from Brass Bands England, we are organising the “Brass at the Castle” festival and have established the Cumbria Youth Brass Band. This is a collaborative initiative which has been made possible thanks to the support of the members and the resources of Drum and Brass.

Keswick Training Brass Band

All sessions led by Kaytie Harding Wednesdays at Keswick School: Kickstarters (beginners youth band) 5:00 to 5:50 KickBrass (intermediate youth band) 5:50 to 7:00 Monday at St Herberts Centre - coming soon! KS1 BuzzKick Adult beginners Contact Keswick Training...

Carlisle Training Band

All sessions led by Nigel Orchard Tuesdays during termtime at St Lukes Church, Carlisle CA2 6PA: B group 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. A group 6:30 to 7:15 Email Nigel at nigel@orchard.org.uk

HOLBORN HILL ROYAL BRASS BAND JUNIORS

<< Back to directory Holborn Hill Royal Brass Band Juniors Holborn Hill Royal Brass Band Juniors are a friendly band from Millom in South Cumbria. We have two bands, a training band for learners both young and old and a more advanced band...

No Apologies Brass

Meets every Thursday 6 - 7 p.m. The Bandroom, Mill Lane (off Mellbecks) Riverside, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4SA No Apologies Brass is a brass band with a difference. Our female only group was established recently in Kirkby Stephen when local women expressed a...

Flookburgh Band

Flookburgh Band For more info about Flookburgh Band Contact Diane Turner: Telephone: Mobile: 07532108737

Appleby Beginner Brass Group

At The Appleby Hub, Chapel St, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6QR Drop in and have a go, or book a free taster. The group is for age 6+ and adult learners are welcome The Appleby Beginner Brass group is based in the lovely Appleby Hub. This is a welcoming and accessible...

Kirkby Stephen Beginner Brass Group

The Bandroom, Mill Lane (off Mellbecks) Riverside, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4SA Come to us for: From-scratch instrument teaching and music reading Instrument loan Workshops and masterclasses Performance opportunities Hear the players of the Kirkby...

Workington Town Band

<< Back to directory Workington Town Band meets in the Community Hall, Bolton Street, Workington CA14 2SL Times and days Thursday nights 7:30 -9:00 p.m. contact Karen for more details

Kirkby Lonsdale Brass Band

<< Back to directory Kirkby Lonsdale Brass Band meets at the Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club, Raygarth, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth LA6 2DS Times and days Mondays 7:30 to 9:30 pm contact Pauline for more details

Dalton Town Band

<< Back to directory Dalton Town Band meets at the Band Hall/Guide Headquarters, Chapel Street, Dalton in Furness, Cumbria. LA15 8AN Rehearsal times and days We rehearse Fridays at 7:30pm + Tuesdays at 8pm. Contact Helen on 01229 464670/07927 020299 for...

Askam Town Silver Band

<< Back to directory Askam Town Silver Band meets at Askam Band Hall, Sandy Lane, Askam-in-Furness, LA167BE Times and days Wednesdays at 7.00 p.m. Contact Yvonne for more details

Shap Community Band

<< Back to directory Shap Community Band meets at Shap CE Primary School, Main Street, CA10 3NL Times and days Tuesdays 6.45 - 7.30 p.m. Contact Katie for more details

Cockermouth Mechanics Band

<< Back to directory Cockermouth Mechanics Band meets at Cockermouth Methodist Church rooms and the Friends Meeting House (see details below) Times and days Mondays - Cockermouth Methodist Church rooms Lorton Street, CA139RH. (Pardshaw Room - upstairs...

South Cumbria Brass Band

<< Back to directory South Cumbria Brass Band meets at The Red Rose Club in Victoria Road, Ulverston, LA12 0EB Times and days Thursday morning 10a.m. to 12 noon Contact Brian for more details

Sedbergh Town Band

<< Back to directory Sedbergh Town Band meets at St Andrew's Church, Finkle St, Sedbergh LA10 5BZ Times and days Tuesdays Training band from 6.00 - 7.00 p.m. Main band from 7.00-9.00 p.m. Contact Iwan for more details

Whitehaven Brass Band

<< Back to directory Whitehaven Brass Band meets at the Methodist Church Hall, Main Street, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8QU Times and days Wednesdays from 7:15pm to 9:15pm Contact Patricia for more details

Egremont Town Band

<< Back to directory Egremont Town Band meets at St Mary & St Michael's Church Hall, South Street, Egremont CA22 2AY Times and days Mondays 18:30 - 19:00 Tuition 19:00 - 19:30 Training band 19:30 - 21:00 Main band. Contact Philip for more...

Carlisle St Stephen’s Band

<< Back to directory Carlisle St Stephen's Band meets at St.Herbert with St.Stephen's Church, Blackwell Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4RA Times and days Wednesday 7.30 to 9.30 p.m. Contact Nina for more details

Flimby Saxhorn Silver Band

Flimby Saxhorn Silver Band meets at the band room on the corner of Ryehill Road and Brook Street Times and days Main Band: Tuesday 7.30 pm Click to contact Fiona via the Flimby Saxhorn facebook page for more details

Ulverston Town Band

Ulverston Town Band meets at the Ulverston Band Room, Canal Head, Ulverston LA12 9AU Times and days Main Band: Friday 7:30 p.m. Training Band: Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Contact Gill for more details

Creating events

The network supports bands to hold events e.g. “Brass at the Castle” by managing marketing, venue liaison, funding, timetabling, staffing, insurance etc.

Our events are aimed at raising awareness of what bands offer to communities and to the wider world of music with a view to increasing membership of our groups.

Network meetings

The current network offer is 4 meetings per year, newsletters, a Facebook page and Facebook Group and a directory of bands. Annual programmes can focus attention on steady development

2024-2025 – “A Band for Everyone in Cumbria”

Meetings will host conversations about band identity, audience development, player support, player recruitment.

17 AUG 2024, SAT 6 – 7pm Band identity

16 NOV 2024, SAT 6 – 7pm Audience development

15 FEB 2025, SAT 6 – 7pm Player support

17 MAY 2025, SAT 6 – 7pm Player recruitment

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Cumbria Youth Brass Band

Thanks to the dedication, generosity and passion of a brilliant team of musical directors, Cumbria Youth Brass Band is up and running. Its players have stepped up their game and become a really strong musical community. Watch this space!

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