New Year Treat from Newstead Brass

Newstead Brass will be joined by two special guest groups for a musical new year treat in their annual end-of-year concert on Sunday, January 2nd 2011 at 8.00 pm featuring popular music in the ‘Big Band’ style.

Award winning Newstead Brass will perform ‘Newstead Plays Big Band’ at the Newstead Centre on Tilford Road in Newstead with the support of ‘Brassed Up’ and ‘Imperfect Fifth’.

Musical director Duncan Beckley will lead Newstead Brass through a selection of music made famous by the likes of Ted Heath, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Glen Miller.

They will be joined by ‘Brassed Up’, a talented duo with a national reputation who present a musical journey through the sounds of up to 25 different brass instruments (from piccolo trumpet to bass tuba) and the piano. The evening will also see a return for ‘Imperfect Fifth’, the young saxophone quintet formed at South East Derbyshire Music Centre which has proved popular with the band’s audiences over the last few years.

A band spokesman added, “Most bands take a break after Christmas, but we enjoyed celebrating the end of the millennium so much in December 1999 we’ve made this end-of-year fun concert night an annual part of our programme. This year’s concert looks likely to be one of the best so far and everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy an evening that’s sure to play a great part in their new year celebrations. Even though we’ve been joined by our friends ‘Brassed Up’ and ‘Imperfect Fifth’ we’re holding the ticket price at £3, great value for an entertaining night out.”

Admission is just £3 payable at the door. Advance tickets can be reserved by calling 0115 952 7435 or via the band website.

Christmas Feast of Brass and Voice

Hucknall is set to host a musical Christmas feast as two of the areas top amateur music groups come together to create ‘Sounds Like Christmas’ at St Mary Magdalene parish church on Monday December 20th.

Newstead Brass, winners of this year’s Bolsover Brass Festival and ranked 26th in England will be joined by the Eastwood Collieries Male Voice choir which has an enviable reputation for the quality of its sound and singing. There will also be carols for the audience to sing with the band and choir. ‘Sounds Like Christmas’ begins at 7.30 pm on Monday December 20th. Tickets cost £5 (accompanied children under 16 free) and can be reserved via the website or by calling 0115 952 7435. Tickets will also be available at the door.

A band spokesman added, “We’re delighted to once again complete our Christmas programme with a concert at Hucknall Parish Church. Even though the band relocated from Hucknall to Newstead over 20 years ago, the ‘Byron story’ ensures we retain strong links with the town with regular concerts as well as leading the annual remembrance parade.

Newstead Brass have also confirmed their annual ‘Newstead Plays (more than) Big Band’ night will take place at the Newstead Centre on Sunday January 2nd at 8.00 pm when their guests will be ‘Brassed Up’, (incredibly versatile brass and piano duo). Tickets cost £3 and will be on sale at all Christmas concerts or by calling 0115 952 7435.

Christmas is Coming for Newstead Brass

Newstead Brass start their Christmas concerts this week with ‘Festive Favourites’ in Kirkby Woodhouse on Friday December 10th.

The evening will combine audience favourites from the band’s wide repertoire with music and carols associated with this festive time of year. The concert takes place at St John’s Church, Kirkby Woodhouse at 7.30 pm and admission is £5 for adults, £2.50 for children and tickets will be available at the door.

Tickets are also available for the band’s ‘Sounds Like Christmas’ concert (£5) at Hucknall’s St Mary Magdalene Church on Monday December 20th at 7.30 pm with special guests Eastwood Male Voice Choir and Newstead Plays Big Band’ (£3) at the Newstead Centre on Sunday January 2nd at 8.00 pm. Tickets can be purchased via the band website or by calling 0115 952 7435.