Bristol Beacon and City of Bristol Brass Band present New Horizons – a celebration of brass playing across Bristol. From beginner players to competition level brass band playing, come and enjoy a full evening of brass music.
Alongside the City of Bristol Brass Band, Bristol Beacon Brass Sparks, Walscourt Farm Academy Brass Band and the City of Bristol Learner Band will all be joining in this wonderful event celebrating the tradition of brass band playing.
Presented by Bristol Beacon and City of Bristol Brass Band
Unreserved seated event
All ages
Line-up
City of Bristol Brass Band
City of Bristol Brass Band was established in 1936 and is currently graded as a First Section contesting brass band. The band are committed to showing that brass band music is accessible, inclusive, relevant and above all, fun.
Bristol Beacon Brass Sparks
Bristol Beacon Brass Sparks are an ensemble of young brass players aged 7-11, taking their first steps into playing brass instruments with others. They rehearse weekly at Beacon Music Centre, playing music from a range of genres.
Walscourt Farm Academy Brass Band
Walscourt Farm Academy Brass Band are a primary aged young ensemble from Walscourt Farm Academy school in Stoke Gifford.
City of Bristol Learner Band
City of Bristol Learner Band are a group of young brass musicians, and are part of City of Bristol Brass Band. The ensemble is led by Graeme Newton, City of Bristol Brass Band’s E flat bass player.
Watch and listen
City of Bristol Brass Band
Listen to the band perform Prismatic Light Fernie.
Recorded live at St George’s Bristol, 2021.
City of Bristol Learner Band
Watch the band perform Milenberg Joys by Jelly Roll Morton.
Recorded remotely in 2020.
The venue
Trinity Academy
Getting to the venue
Location: Trinity Academy is located in Lockleaze in north Bristol near to Purdown park.
Address: Romney Ave, Lockleaze, Bristol BS7
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found inside the school car park
Car parking
There is a car park for 70 cars inside the school grounds, with additional on-street parking close by.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Trinity Academy is outside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. View a map of the Zone and check if your vehicle will be charged.
Bus
There are bus stops on Romney Avenue directly outside the venue.
Access
Mobility
Trinity Academy has step-free level access from street level. There are accessible parking bays in the school car park.
Toilets
Accessible toilets are available on the same level as the auditorium.
Assistant Dogs
Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the venue and auditorium.
Hearing Facility
There is no induction loop facility at this venue.
Join our access register to help us, help you to have an enjoyable visit.
Be Creative
Share the power of creating a musical experience with others and join a Bristol Beacon group, choir or ensemble.
