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As part of their ‘Band Sundays’ programme for September, Hexham Brass will be playing at Belsay Hall on Sunday 8th September. Come along and enjoy the wonderful hall, castle and gardens.

We were delighted to return to Stamfordham this bank holiday for their annual Village Fayre. The sun shone brightly on the village green as the band played to a great crowd, all enjoying the many attractions of the Fayre – from the dog show and alpacas to the classic cars and go karts. But don’t … Read more

It might not seem like it but the summer is upon us, and so Hexham Brass is once again taking its rehearsals to the bandstand in Sele Park. Catch us there every Tuesday evening from 7.15pm for a little al fresco music making, as long as it’s not too wet and windy…

Our last performance at Beamish was in the blazing August sunshine…sadly the sun didn’t turn out for us this time but grey skies and drizzle didn’t dampen the spirits of the band or spectators. Playing in the Town bandstand under guest conductor Jason Smith, the programme included the usual mix of traditional, popular and classical … Read more

Many thanks to those who joined us for our first concert of the season at Haydon Bridge Methodist Church on 6th April. Challenging new pieces, including New World Fantasy and movements from the Nott’num Town suite, were performed alongside some familiar favourites like The Great Escape and Domino Finita Est, a march written in memory … Read more

The band are back rehearsing new pieces after the Christmas break and we’re in the process of confirming our engagements for the year ahead. If it’s your New Year’s resolution to start or get back into playing, then get in touch! In particular we would love to hear from front row cornets, horn players and … Read more

Come and get in the festive mood! Hexham Brass are giving a Christmas Concert on Tuesday 11 December, 7.30pm, at West End Methodist Church, Hexham. We’ll be playing a host of seasonal favourites and we’d love you to come and join us! Tickets can be bought on the door, £5 including refreshments. Proceeds will go … Read more

We were delighted to join the Tyne Valley Big Band and all-female singing group the Hex Pistols for this sell-out RAF centenary celebration at Hexham Mart. The night’s ‘musical history of flight’ included traditional marches like Colonel Bogey and the Royal Air Force March Past, popular Glen Miller tunes and even some James Bond! There … Read more

It’s always good to play to the home crowd so the band were delighted to be invited to play in Hexham as part of the Abbey Festival again. A bright and breezy day saw us entertaining the crowds in the hustle and bustle of the market place with tunes from James Bond, various North Eastern … Read more