Come along and join the street brass carnival through Woolwich

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Come along and join the street brass carnival through Woolwich
Performances from an array of music genres all featuring….YES! You guessed it! Brass! 
Come and watch music from across the world, from Bollywood to New Orleans, Jazz to Classical, Afro Rhythms and youth performances. 
Join workshops run by National Jazz Youth Orchestra, try out playing a Tuba.

Jazz March and Street Brass Carnival
Join the Jazz March from 11am, starting at General Gordon Square and making its way to Woolwich Works!

FREE, Family-Friendly Workshops 
A Day packed with fantastic brass-related activities for all ages.
Participate in free workshops for everyone.
Learn to play the tuba with National Youth Jazz Orchestra.
Check out the line-up here.

NYJO Tuba Workshops - Book Now  
Join NYJO (National Youth Jazz Orchestra) for a chance to explore the exciting possibilities of the tuba for the very first time! In these workshops you will get to work with one of NYJO’s experienced educators to discover some of the sounds that you can make on the tuba. Together, you will create a performance piece inspired by two of Brassworks’ incredible headliners – Theon Cross and Steam Down.
* These workshops are open to anyone, regardless of previous experience. You do not need to have played the tuba before to take part.

Finale Concert - Book Now
The finale of the festival of horns with Steam Down, Theon Cross will headline Brassworks, a street carnival and festival of horns!
* Suitable for ages 14+ | Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult

The festival culminates in this finale concert in the Fireworks Factory, at Woolwich Works.

With its rich brass heritage from the Royal Court in Greenwich, the Artillery Bands from the Woolwich Arsenal, Trinity College of Music up to the more recent home of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Chineke! Orchestra and home to the buzzing South London Jazz scene that has seen the likes of Nubya Garcia, Ezra Collective, Theon Cross and Moses Boyd explode from, Woolwich now has, rightly a Brass festival, championing a mix of music featuring horns.

* This series of events is supported by Royal Greenwich Festivals and Royal Borough of Greenwich.

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Finale Concert£14.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Children

  • Children welcome

Map & Directions

Brassworks: Street Brass Carnival & Family Free Day

Type:Music Festival

Woolwich Works, Woolwich, London, SE18 6HD
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