Newstead Brass launch Summer with musical legends in Ripley

Newstead brass make their first appearance of the summer this Sunday, 12th June, with a concert on Ripley’s Crossley Park bandstand at 2.30 pm.  The concert is the first event of Ripley Town Councils ‘Bands in the Park’ series.  Each band has been asked to play a programme linked to the theme of ‘Musical Legends’

Newstead Brass will celebrate “Legends of Film, Stage, Radio, & Rock n Pop” with a varied programme including a number of pieces written by John Williams as well as chart favourites and music by local composer Eric Coates.

Admission to the concert is Free and the Crossley Park series continues each Sunday afternoon from June 26th to the end of July.

Newstead brass can also be heard at Nottingham University ‘Picnic in the Park' (12 noon on June 26th) and will be performing in ‘Brassed Off’ at the Nottingham Arts Theatre from July 6th to 9th before returning to Crossley Park on July 16th for the ‘Brass and Fireworks’ Spectacular as part of Ripley Music Festival.

More details about Newstead Brass’ concerts can be found on the band website, www.newsteadband.co.uk or by calling 0115 952 7435.

"Brassed Off " Tickets now on sale

Tickets are now available for the People's Theatre Company's production of  'Brassed Off', featuring Newstead Brass.
Evening Performances run from Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th July with a matinee on the Saturday afternoon.
Tickets can be bought directly from the venue, Nottingham  Arts Theatre, by visiting or calling their box office on 0115 947 6096  (Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m)  or visiting their website http://www.nottingham-theatre.co.uk/whats-on.html. Scroll down till you get to 'Brassed Off' and then click on 'book now' for the required performance.

Vacancies, April 2016

Following the midland area brass band championships where the band confirmed their position in the Midlands Championship section, Newstead brass are advertising for FRONT ROW CORNET and FLUGEL HORN.

We thank David Hirst for his help at the Midlands championships and wish Izzy Rutherford well on her new position with the Virtuosi GUS band.

Other positions in the band may be available to suitably experienced and enthusiastic players.

Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings in Kirkby in Ashfield.

Please call our MD Duncan Beckley on 07903 3897907 or mail us on news@newsteadband.co.uk to discuss these opportunities in more detail.