'Brass Bands - An Undervalued Social Community Art'.

Associated with industry and provided a social activity for workers to get involved in. ,[object Object],www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O110-brassbands.html

The bandstand became popular during the Victorian era which is typically associated with the British brass band. The famous bandstand on the sea front at Eastbourne.

[object Object],During the 80’s Brass Bands as part of industry took a hit with pit closures and strikes.

[object Object],A Band for Britain - Dinnington Colliery Band

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7217670.stm “ MP, Jeff Ennis claims that for every £1 given to brass bands, opera receives £1,113.”

[object Object],“ In the last five years, grants body, Arts Council England has given £987,000 to brass bands.” “ During the same period, funding for opera totaled nearly £160m. In addition, the Royal Opera House was given more than £116m to promote ballet and opera.”

[object Object],Brass Bands help to meet a lot of local authority targets such as social cohesion

Many rural areas rely on Brass Bands to provide musical entertainment for community events at a reasonable price. ,[object Object]

Many community bands have junior bands which help to create new players. ,[object Object]

New Vetting and Barring scheme could have a serious effect on voluntary organisations teaching children. ,[object Object]

Boobs and Brass, an all female brass band was started in 2006 for a ‘one off’ concert to raise money for Breast Cancer Research. ,[object Object]

Following initial success the band has continued to grow in success and size. ,[object Object]

Due to the unique concept of the band they have been given many fantastic opportunities. ,[object Object]

In 2010 the band hosted several events as part of the The Butlins Mineworkers National Open Brass Band Festival. ,[object Object]

At the same event the band presented a cheque for £15,000 to Breast Cancer Research and raised a further £7000 through merchandise and other activities. ,[object Object]

Thank You for Listening . ,[object Object]

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