Free summer brass band spectacular with pop-up beach and family fun at National Coal Mining Museum
Brass bands and music lovers are in for a treat as the National Coal Mining Museum prepares to host its free summer brass band spectacular on Saturday (May 23).
This much-loved annual celebration, supported by Brass Bands England, brings the very best of traditional and modern brass music together in one unforgettable day.
With performances running throughout the day, visitors can expect everything from inspiring marches to sensational showpieces.
Set against the atmospheric backdrop of the National Coal Mining Museum, Bold as Brass promises a fantastic day out for families, music fans, and anyone looking to soak up the sound of live brass in a truly stunning setting.
Visitors can settle in for a whole day of performances, discovering new bands and enjoying the emotion, talent, and passion that defines the brass band tradition.
On the day there will also be a whole host of family activities, entertainment and delicious food and drink, making it the perfect day out.
It also marks the start of the school half term holidays and an action-packed week at the museum.
The pop up beach will be open for family games, sandcastles and ice creams.
There will be spring scavenger hunts, daily free crafts, interactive storytelling with living history performers, tours and trails, kite making sessions, family painting workshops, horsekeeper talks, Minecraft escape rooms, interactive galleries plus much more.
Lynn Dunning, CEO, National Coal Mining Museum for England said: “There are such strong links between coal mining and brass bands.
"The sound of the music brings not only joy but an incredible sense of pride for many people.
"We’re delighted to host this very special event again, celebrating the talent, skill and emotion of brass bands in a day like no other.
" It will also be a brilliant day of family entertainment and the perfect way to start the half term holidays.”