UniBrass: The National Universities Brass Band at Barker's Pool, Sheffield City Centre

The National Universities Brass Band will play a collection of music to visitors of Sheffield's city centre. The programme will including popular tunes from Gershwin’s Strike Up the Band to The Beatles Hey Jude, as well as some classic pieces for brass band.

The band will be conducted by David Thornton, musical director of the famous Grimethorpe Colliery Band.

The performance is free, is not ticketed, and is open to all members of the public.

Barker's Pool is a public city square in the centre of Sheffield. It is home to Sheffield's City Hall, Grade II listed war memorial, and two beautiful large-scale water fountains. A perfect location to cool off and enjoy a break from your shopping, whilst listening to some fantastic live music. Why not join us?

This concert is part of UniBrass's summer school, Band Camp, for young brass musicians. See what other events are taking place during the week or find out more about the UniBrass Foundation. Band Camp 2021 is supported using public funding from Arts Council England as well as an additional funding from Ecclesfield Parish Council.

Photo by Ed Webster CC BY 2.0