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Brass is hoping to achieve the same kind of
renaissance mainstream Jazz has experienced over recent years as
producers are now realising the strength and depth Brass can add to
studio or live tracks much like the fresh affect the reintroduction of
'strings' made to 90's Rock & Pop. Brass is injecting power back into
music, which is being applauded by venue and armchair audiences as they
appreciate the values of this mighty sound. Brass-based music is definitely on the way back... rekindling the memories of when it graced the airwaves with Ska and early 80's Pop - many will say Brass has never been away as traditional music is still as popular as ever spanning concert halls from the UK to Australia. BRASS - Durham International Festival [1-15 July] - a Durham Brass Initiative project - will be acknowledging the global appeal of Brass with a frenetic fortnight of music that will make the world sit up and take notice. The Festival is hoping to achieve a knockout performance as the organisers have managed to attract a heavyweight bill from around the world including: Serbia - THE BOBAN I MARKO MARKOVIC ORKESTAR ; Austria - MNOZIL BRASS ; Norway - BRAZZ BROTHERS ; India - JAIPUR KAWA BRASS BAND (who will be marching in this year's Durham Miners' Gala - 14th July) ; and the UK - BELLOWHEAD, FAIREY BAND (part of Acid Brass, which is the name given to a pioneering style of music inspired by Turner-Prize award winning artist Jeremy Deller - celebrating its 10th anniversary), DENNIS ROLLINS & BADBONE, YBS BRASS BAND conducted by Ray Farr. BRASS - Durham International Festival is showcasing a wide variety of musical genres that incorporate elements of Brass-based music for example: Gypsy Brass; Folk; Jazz; Klezmer and Classical (this year the programme will include a performance by Northern Sinfonia). This year's programme will also include a fantastic Festival Fringe that will incorporate local and international acts - giving new venues in County Durham the opportunity to host one off music events... well and truly bringing Brass to the people. The full extent of the challenge set out by BRASS can be witnessed at www.brassfestival.co.uk or by visiting its myspace site www.myspace.com/brassdif |