A guide to The Big Brass Blowout in Bradford
The latest event planned as part of Bradford's City of Culture year takes place this weekend when The Big Brass Blowout comes to town.A celebration of brass music, the event will feature mash-ups of classic songs and some of the best-loved brass favourites.Taking place from Friday to Sunday, The Big Brass Blowout will feature a mixture of free and ticketed performances.
What is the Big Brass Blowout?
Three days and nights of music will take place across Bradford as part of The Big Brass Blowout."From traditional tunes to afrobeat rhythms, much-loved classics to one-off collaborations, expect the unexpected as we spotlight the power, versatility and all-round brilliance of the great British brass band," a spokesperson for the event said.
Who is performing?
Some of BBC radio's biggest names, including Jeremy Vine and Zoe Ball, with be in Bradford for the event.There will also be music performances by artists such as Richard Hawley and Kokoroko.Jeremy Vine will broadcast live from the city on Friday, with a performance from the Bantam Of The Opera choir taking place on the show.Later, Zoe Ball will host a Radio 2 Loves Brass concert live from St George's Hall.Other highlights include a special performance of the soundtrack from the Oscar-winning family favourite Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers on Saturday.
Where can I get tickets?
Some events are already sold out, but tickets for the free events and some other performances are available on the Bradford City of Culture website.
What else is happening?
As part of the Radio 2 Loves Brass! series, Tony Blackburn explores Bradford's history of brass in a new mini-documentary available on BBC Sounds.
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