A Grand Night of Music

A 'Summer Proms' concert featuring Newstead Brass has raised £1,000 for the new Cystic Fibrosis Unit at the City Hospital, Nottingham.

It was a welcome return for the band to the annual event organised by the Hilltoppers Golf Society and held at Radcliffe-on-Trent Golf Club.  Concert attendees enjoyed their picnics to a fine selection of music by the band, featuring many of the bands soloist and compered  in his own inimitable style by Lynden Cooper.

The band's next appearances are with the Mansfield Palace Community Theatre in 'Brassed Off' at the Mansfield Palace Theatre from Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th July and in the Ripely Music Festival 'Brass Spectacular' with 'Firework Finale' at Crossley Park, Ripley from 7.30 pm on Saturday July 13th.

Newstead Brass ARE best players!

Newstead Brass are celebrating an unexpected accolade with the news that they truly are amongst the best players in Nottinghamshire as the Bonington Players production of ‘Brassed Off’ received the award for ‘Best All Round Play’ at the annual NANDA (Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Drama Association) award.

The Bonington players invited Newstead Brass to join them for ‘Brassed Off’, their 50th Anniversary production, at Arnold’s Bonington Theatre in January 2013 and played to full houses all week. 

A band spokesman commented, “Fitting a brass band into the available space provided some challenges, but these were ably overcome by the cast and the band.  Our congratulations to the Bonington Players on this prestigious award. We had a great time working with them and this is testament to their hard work, talent and generosity.”

Newstead brass next performance is a ‘Summer Proms’ charity concert this Saturday, June 29th at Radcliffe-on-Trent Golf Club starting at 7.00 pm.  Proceeds will support the new Cystic Fibrosis Unit at Nottingham’s City Hospital.  Tickets cost £7.50 from Ian (01949 875135) or John (01623 409686).

Newstead Brass ‘return to the boards’ for ‘Brassed Off’ with the Mansfield Community Theatre group at the Palace Theatre from Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th July (Box office  01623 633133).

More details about Newstead Brass’ summer concerts can be found on the band calendar.

Treats for Fathers and All Your Other Friends!

It's father's day on Sunday June 16th, so why not bring that special man in your life for a superb Music Evening with the award winning Newstead Brass Band, a three course meal and a pint of Speckled
Hen?

Newstead brass are again joining with Lakeside Tower fine dining for an evening of music and fine food. Lakeside tower is set in a Grade II* Victorian Pumping Station with landscaped gardens with a picturesque lake on the A60 Mansfield Road, north of Arnold, Nottingham (postcode NG5 8PH).  To find out more and book your table (£24.95 per person) call Lakeside on 0115 967 1444.

For an alternative, or wider family treat, tickets are also available for Newstead Brass next concert which is a 'Summer Proms' night being held at  Radcliffe On Trent Golf Club, Cropwell Road, Radclife, NG12 2JH on Saturday June 29th from 7.00 pm. This concert is being promoted by the Hill Toppers Golf Society to support their chosen charity, the new Cystic Fibrosis Unit at the City Hospital, Nottingham. Tickets cost £7.50 and can be reserved by calling Ian 01949 875135 or John 01623 409686. See www.hilltoppersgolfsociety.co.uk/ for more information.

FREE Top Brass comes to Ripley

One of the world’s top brass bands comes to Ripley this Sunday when award winning Newstead Brass play as part of the annual 'Brass in the Park' series arranged by Ripley Town Council.

The concert takes place on the Crossley Park bandstand on Sunday June 9th from 2.30 pm to 4.30pm.  There is no charge for the concert, although listeners will have the chance to donate to the band’s funds.

A band spokesman commented, “This is a chance to hear one of the world’s finest brass bands on a traditional park bandstand.  Newstead recently finished in 7th place in the British Open Brass Band Championships Spring Festival, one of the world’s most competitive brass band contests and their musical ability is second to none.  The programme of music played will be wide ranging to provide something for everyone, whether you’re a regular concert goer or new to the sound of brass.  We’ll be including a musical tribute to the 70th anniversary of the Dambuster’s raid to which Ripley born (Sir) Barnes Wallis made such an important contribution.  Some seating is provided, but we’d recommend bringing a rug or deckchair if you can.”

The ‘Bands in Crossley Park’ season continues with performances by the Matlock (June 23rd), Blidworth (July 7th) and  Creswell Colliery (July 21st) bands.

Newstead Brass will also be playing at Ripley Park on Saturday evening, July 13th as part of the 2013 Ripley Music Festival.  The ‘Brass Spectacular’ will conclude with a Firework Finale to live musical accompaniment from Newstead brass.

More details about Newstead Brass’ summer concerts can be found on the events page