An immersive week at the world's oldest Classical music festival
An immersive week at the world's oldest Classical music festival
It's been a busy six months or so - here's what's been happening with thanks as ever to all involved.
It's been a busy six months or so - here's what's been happening with thanks as ever to all involved.
As travel opens up again, and new music opportunities evolve, it's been great to connect with friends and colleagues throughout the year - with performances ranging from wonderful venues such as Westminster Abbey Gardens to Ripon, Lichfield and Sheffield Cathedrals, and even a hot air balloon at Berkeley Castle....
As travel opens up again, and new music opportunities evolve, it's been great to connect with friends and colleagues throughout the year - with performances ranging from wonderful venues such as Westminster Abbey Gardens to Ripon, Lichfield and Sheffield Cathedrals, and even a hot air balloon at Berkeley Castle....
From field to festival, cathedrals to Westminster Abbey garden and Regents Park, a feature in the Flemish magazine Vlamo.be, music on a TikTok promo, and announcement at the 3 Choirs Festival preview launch.
From field to festival, cathedrals to Westminster Abbey garden and Regents Park, a feature in the Flemish magazine Vlamo.be, music on a TikTok promo, and announcement at the 3 Choirs Festival preview launch.
What the lark saw - a musical 'picture frame'
What the lark saw - a musical 'picture frame'
From song to radio via the USA
From song to radio via the USA
Commemorating the Forest of Dean soldiers of the Gloucestershire Regiment on the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Imjin River in 1951
Commemorating the Forest of Dean soldiers of the Gloucestershire Regiment on the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Imjin River in 1951
Premieres, performances and recordings
Premieres, performances and recordings
Composer in Association with the world famous Grimethorpe Colliery Band announced by 'Enchanted Light', a new Bluebird.
Composer in Association with the world famous Grimethorpe Colliery Band announced by 'Enchanted Light', a new Bluebird.
A wonderful lockdown opportunity to engage with my friends at Lydbrook Band to create this new work, River of Time.
A wonderful lockdown opportunity to engage with my friends at Lydbrook Band to create this new work, River of Time.
Thrilled to be commissioned to write a new work for Hepworth Band, celebrating the life and work of Dame Barbara Hepworth.
Thrilled to be commissioned to write a new work for Hepworth Band, celebrating the life and work of Dame Barbara Hepworth.

Some of the best brass musicians in the world, at the peak of their powers, each presenting a programme of contemporary and traditional repertoire, along with major solo works, effortlessly linked by the inimitable Frank Renton.
Each band will be encouraged to present themselves in their best possible light, playing to their strengths and free of the stresses and strains of contesting.
The bands are:
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Brass Band: 10:30-11:15
Willebroek: 12:00-13:15
Black Dyke Band: 14:00-15:15pm
David Childs Solo Recital: 16:00-16:45
Flowers Band: 17:30-18:45
Foden's Band: 19:30-20:45

Step back in time for our Tudor Players Day at Berkeley Castle. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the past as live music and traditional Tudor dancing fill the Great Hall. With costumed performers and a lively, immersive atmosphere, it’s a wonderful way to experience the grandeur of the Castle as it might have been in the 1500s. Perfect for all ages, this special day brings history to life in the most entertaining way.
This event is included in the standard admission ticket. Simply book a ticket for 21st June.

These Islands - Summer Concert (details to follow)