‘Brassed On!’ at Barnsley’s Big Weekend

Black Dyke, Grimethorpe Colliery and WFEL Fairey Band will take part in Barnsley’s 'Big Weekend' on Saturday 16th July. The bands will entertain as part of a 'Brass Festival' contribution to diverse range of attractions taking place throughout the weekend in the town centre.

The town centre will come to life with the sound of music in a new festival featuring the very best in traditional and new brass band sounds. Enjoy the amazing ‘Acid Brass’ with brass versions of classic 90s house anthems performed by the renowned WFEL Fairey Band. Expect furious energy and Balkan sounds from The Baghdaddies and carnival grooves from Bombay Baja – Europe’s leading Indian brass band. 

The famous Black Dyke Band are joined by locals Barnsley Metropolitan Band, young ensembles from Barnsley Music Hub and more mature players from the U3A Old Blowers. You can also expect fun and friendly drum and brass from Flat Cap Brass before a grand finale from the legendary Grimethorpe Colliery Band performing a ‘greatest hits’ set including music they performed for the classic Brassed Off film.

For the full line up and for more information about Barnsley's Big Weekend programme visit: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/events/barnsleys-big-weekend/

The Glass Works Square (main stage)
10.30am: Civic Fusion
11.30am: Black Dyke Band
12.30pm: Flat Cap Brass
1.30pm: The WFEL Fairey Band perform Acid Brass
2.45pm: Barnsley Singers
3pm: Bombay Baja Brass Band
3.30pm: Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Alhambra Shopping Centre (Cheapside)
10.30am: Barnsley Metropolitan Band
11.15am: Bombay Baja Brass Band
11.45am: The Baghdaddies
12.30pm: Barnsley Town Concert Band
1.30pm: Pride Brass
2.15pm: Flat Cap Brass
Barnsley Town Hall (Barnsley Pals Centenary Square)
10.30am: Barnsley Intermediate Band
11.45am: U3A Old Blowers
12.45pm: Bombay Baja Brass Band
1.45pm: The Baghdaddies
Plus:
The Mute Still Air by Ed Carter, featuring Grimethorpe Colliery Band (film) - Barnsley Museums Digital @ The Glass Works (10am to 5.30pm)
Jelly Roller’s Brass Dragon Machine – May Day Green (1pm to 4pm)
Barnsley Percussion Ensemble – across town centre (12pm to 3pm)

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