The Courtyard and The Music Pool are joining forces to present fundraising concert the Best of Brass.

Audiences can expect a great mix of traditional and modern numbers to entertain both long-time fans and those new to the world of brass, as well as solo spots form some of our most talented youngsters. The internationally renowned Bedwas, Thethomas and Machen Band, twice-named ‘Champion Band’ by Radio Wales, will be performing on the evening.

Joining BTM Band will be Ledbury Community Brass Band who were runner-up at the world famous Wychavon Festival of Brass in 2017. The band was founded in 2010 by local musicians who wanted to bring traditional brass playing to Ledbury and the surrounding area.

Herefordshire Youth Brass Band (part of Encore Enterprises CIC) who bring together young brass players from across the county to perform a wide range of musical genres will also take to the stage.

“It’s wonderful that the joyous and rousing sound of brass bands is very much part of Herefordshire’s musical landscape, but a whole concert featuring three great brass bands is a rare treat for the area, not to be missed," said Dennis Schiavon of The Music Pool. "We’re so lucky to be able to showcase two fine bands from here in the county, along with a top-flight band that’s renowned regionally and nationally, and we’re also featuring a solo spot from an excellent young Herefordshire trumpeter - and all this to support our two local charities."

Best of Brass will be at The Courtyard on Saturday, June 9 at 7.30pm. To book call the box office on 01432 340555 or visit courtyard.org.uk.