City of Bristol Reach for the Skies
High ambitions see City of Bristol Band reach for the skies with their concert and contesting return this month, including performances for television, a major concert project, BBC radio broadcasts and participation in the popular Wychavon Festival of Brass
As with most bands, City of Bristol have been in something of an enforced hibernation for the past 18 months, due to the constraints of the Covid-19 pandemic. This month the band return to both the concert and contesting platform in style however, and also feature in appearances on both national television and radio
Firstly, this past weekend the band were busy filming for television, as part of a feature for a major ITV television show. “It’s all under wraps at present” stated Band Chair, Steve Ellis “but the band had a great time filming at both Brandon Hill and the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge last Friday. We’ve been sworn to secrecy at present, but all will be revealed in full soon…”
Steve was less tight lipped earlier this week however, when he featured on BBC Bristol, speaking about the band’s forthcoming concert project “Of Far Flung Skies” which takes place this Sunday, October 17th at premium city concert venue, St George's Bristol
“The concert is a major undertaking, which features some tremendous repertoire for band” continued Steve “This includes works by David Bedford (‘Requiem’), Peter Graham (‘Shine As The Light’), Ben Hollings (‘First Light’) and many more. The concert will also feature the premiere performance and recording for BBC Radio 3 broadcast of Laura Shipsey’s new title work (‘Of Far Flung Skies’), which is the result of our Making Music supported ‘Adopt A Composer’ collaboration with this exciting new compositional voice for brass band”
The ‘Of Far Flung Skies’ concert will be conducted by both the band’s outgoing MD Ian Holmes, and also new professional conductor, the experienced Wales based MD Craig Roberts. Rounding off a busy month for City of Bristol, Craig will also direct the band in their contesting return at the popular Wychavon Festival of Brass, taking place over the Halloween weekend
“It’s a packed return then” concluded Steve Ellis “but it’s so great to see all these activities - which we’ve been planning for so long now - finally coming to fruition. It’s great to be back”
‘Of Far Flung Skies’ takes place this Sunday, October 17th at 7:00pm. For full information & tickets, visit http://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/whats-on/city-of-bristol-brass-ban
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