Battle of the Brass Bands
2019 · Sky Arts · 60 min · 1 season
S01E04 · Episode 4
Wed, 11 Sept, 5:00 am
A final battle at Sage Gateshead sees Cory Band and Brighouse & Rastrick take on America's leading ensemble the Fountain City Brass Band.
About
Battle of the Brass Bands showcases the extraordinary talents of some of the most skilled Brass Band players across the country.
Each episode will document the highs and the lows of the featured Brass Bands as they go head-to-head against each other and their competitors.
Episodes
- E01
Episode 1
Wed, 21 Aug· 60 minIt's Brighouse and Rastrick vs Fairey Band as the series kicks off with two of the UK's biggest brass bands going head-to-head at The Whit Friday Contest in Saddleworth
- E02
Episode 2
Wed, 28 Aug· 60 minFollowing the Cory, Fairey and Black Dyke bands as they compete at the British Open, which is the Holy Grail of brass banding and one of the oldest musical contests in the world.
- E03
Episode 3
Wed, 4 Sept· 60 minFollowing four bands as they compete for top spot in the prestigious National Championships of Great Britain at the Royal Albert Hall.
- E04
Episode 4
Wed, 11 Sept· 60 minA final battle at Sage Gateshead sees Cory Band and Brighouse & Rastrick take on America's leading ensemble the Fountain City Brass Band.