Composer Liz Lane, whose Innovation 216 is premiered in a concert at St George’s on 27 November, explains the background to this specially commissioned work.
Composer Liz Lane, whose Innovation 216 is premiered in a concert at St George’s on 27 November, explains the background to this specially commissioned work.
Brass band, Bhangra and classical music instrumentation has been brought together by composer Liz Lane to help celebrate the 70th anniversary of Arts Council England.
Brass band, Bhangra and classical music instrumentation has been brought together by composer Liz Lane to help celebrate the 70th anniversary of Arts Council England.
A concert to mark Arts Council England's 70th anniversary on 11 November at the Arnolfini, Bristol, will feature a newly commissioned 30 minute work Dance where the Spirit Enlightens
A concert to mark Arts Council England's 70th anniversary on 11 November at the Arnolfini, Bristol, will feature a newly commissioned 30 minute work Dance where the Spirit Enlightens
Tracks from his new CD Angels Will Fall are featured alongside famous names from the world of the Big Bands, Brass Bands and Wind Bands.
Tracks from his new CD Angels Will Fall are featured alongside famous names from the world of the Big Bands, Brass Bands and Wind Bands.
On the very floor where planes once towered overhead and where aviation history was made a small section of an orchestra struck up an ode to Bristol’s aerospace heritage.
On the very floor where planes once towered overhead and where aviation history was made a small section of an orchestra struck up an ode to Bristol’s aerospace heritage.
Members of Lydbrook Band conducted by Ian Holmes performed a short excerpt from Innovation 216, which will be premiered at St George's Bristol on 27 November 2016
Members of Lydbrook Band conducted by Ian Holmes performed a short excerpt from Innovation 216, which will be premiered at St George's Bristol on 27 November 2016
Recorded in February 2016 at Glasgow by World of Sound, Jim's third CD with Scottish Co-op Funeralcare Band and Michael Fowles
Recorded in February 2016 at Glasgow by World of Sound, Jim's third CD with Scottish Co-op Funeralcare Band and Michael Fowles
Premiere of Silver Song by the South-West Open Youth Orchestra
Premiere of Silver Song by the South-West Open Youth Orchestra
Works by critically acclaimed composer Liz Lane are to be featured by leading independent publishers Composer's Edition.
Works by critically acclaimed composer Liz Lane are to be featured by leading independent publishers Composer's Edition.
Liz Lane's Sampler Picks: 1 - 15 March 2016
Liz Lane's Sampler Picks: 1 - 15 March 2016
Sitting in the studio of Doug Bott, Musical Director of OpenUp Music, we are looking at an array of technical equipment in front of us but the questions posed are not standard ones.
Sitting in the studio of Doug Bott, Musical Director of OpenUp Music, we are looking at an array of technical equipment in front of us but the questions posed are not standard ones.
With proper support and help in adapting musical instruments, the UK’s only disabled-led regional orchestra is hitting all the right notes with a unique musical event
With proper support and help in adapting musical instruments, the UK’s only disabled-led regional orchestra is hitting all the right notes with a unique musical event

Community Music Recital | refreshments served, retiring collection for Staines Salvation Army


Katrina Marzella conducts the Brass Band Vorarlberg
In February 2026, the Brass Band Vorarlberg will make a powerful statement: the stage belongs to female composers. Under the direction of Katrina Marzella and Benjamin Markl, works celebrating the broad spectrum of female creativity will be performed.
Alongside Benjamin Markl, guest conductor Katrina Marzella will lead the Brass Band Vorarlberg, shaping an evening of music that shines a spotlight on the distinctive styles of women. Katrina Marzella is one of Europe's most sought-after conductors.
She is a driving force in the brass scene, was the first woman to conduct the European Brass Band Championships in 2025, and is the principal conductor of the Cooperation Band in Glasgow.


Katrina Marzella conducts the Brass Band Vorarlberg
In February 2026, the Brass Band Vorarlberg will make a powerful statement: the stage belongs to female composers. Under the direction of Katrina Marzella and Benjamin Markl, works celebrating the broad spectrum of female creativity will be performed.
Alongside Benjamin Markl, guest conductor Katrina Marzella will lead the Brass Band Vorarlberg, shaping an evening of music that shines a spotlight on the distinctive styles of women. Katrina Marzella is one of Europe's most sought-after conductors.
She is a driving force in the brass scene, was the first woman to conduct the European Brass Band Championships in 2025, and is the principal conductor of the Cooperation Band in Glasgow.