Steph Strengthens Solo Cornet Team
Nov 23 2025
Derwent Brass is delighted to welcome Steph Wilshaw, who joins the band on Solo Cornet. Steph brings an exceptional pedigree to the position.
A Faure First with Southwell Choral Society
Nov 14 2025
Derwent Brass joins Southwell Choral Society to present REMEMBER, featuring the UK premiere of Geoff Colmer’s arrangement of Fauré’s Requiem and the world-premiere performance of Simon Haw’s new orchestration of...
Derwent Dream - Celebrating Victory at The Leicester (LBBA) Contest
Oct 27 2025
Derwent Brass Triumphs at the 2025 LBBA Open Contest Derwent Brass is proud to celebrate a major success at the 2025 Leicestershire Brass Band Association (LBBA) Open Contest, securing first place...
Burton for Baritone Boost
Aug 13 2025
Derwent Brass is delighted to announce the appointment of Charlotte Burton to the band on Baritone.
Masterworks Concert Review - Pictures at an Exhibition
Jun 25 2025
Derwent Brass Concert Review - June 21, 2025 "Masterworks: Pictures at an Exhibition" I will confess that upon receiving invitation to a brass band concert, my expectations were modest.
Warm Welcome to Wilshaw
Mar 15 2025
Derwent Brass is thrilled to announce the signing of Rob Wilshaw as their new Solo Trombone.
A Testament to Consistency and Resilience
Mar 11 2025
Fresh from an intense period of change, Derwent Brass has once again shown its unwavering commitment to excellence - both on and off the contest stage.
Belper Town Council Helps Derwent Brass Keep the Music Playing
Feb 05 2025
Derwent Brass is thrilled to announce that Belper Town Council has awarded the band a £1,000 Community Grant to support the purchase of acoustic panels.
Brass Bublé and Belper - A Festive Triumph
Dec 27 2024
T’was the Saturday before Christmas, and down the illuminated path to St Peter’s Church stood eager concertgoers, filled with anticipation for the evening ahead.
A Majestic Christmas Spectacle: Russell Watson and Derwent Brass Shine at Liverpool Cathedral
Dec 17 2024
Bringing together the UK’s best-selling classical artist Russell Watson, with a multi-award winning brass band, in Britain’s largest cathedral at Christmas was always destined to be a spectacular event.
