Where is the strangest venue a performer has ever played a concert? Has there been a folk festival in an umbrella factory, a pop concert on a transatlantic aeroplane or a classical recital at a supermarket?
How about a jazz show at a railway museum? On Monday 11 July curious music lovers will be able to find out as the sound of Gerry Richardson’s Big Idea will fill Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon – as part of Durham Brass Festival 2005. Gerry Richardson is one of the few musicians on today's music scene still playing the wondrous Hammond organ, which is recognised as one of the most exciting sounds in jazz. People can expect an entertaining night out with a great band playing accessible original material including music with Funk, Samba, Soul, Swing, Gospel and African inspired beats. The audience will absorb the music inside one the country’s finest heritage attractions – Locomotion: The National Railway Museum. Gerry Richardson, 54, father of one from Prestwick, comments about being part of the Durham Brass Festival. He says: “Any celebration of music and the coming together of musicians and audiences gets my vote.” Gerry continued: “I think the Shildon concert will be great - as jazz, blues and trains blend perfectly together.” Shildon is a fitting location for the brass festival concert with its famous industrial roots; Shildon is respected as being one of the oldest railway towns in the world. Industry is a common link as the brass music scene is etched in the history of the region’s mining heritage. Durham Brass Festival 2005 is proving to be a big hit in the North East with people enjoying all kinds of music from traditional to contemporary brass. The Festival is a Durham Brass Initiative project and is part of the 2005 Alive Festival of Music – a yearlong celebration of music across the North East. Katy Banner, Arts Development Officer for Sedgefield Borough Council said: “Its fantastic that Gerry Richardson is bringing his Big Idea to Locomotion in Shildon. The mixture of jazz music and the stunning trains will make for an amazing evening of entertainment. The show ideally represents the whole feeling of the Durham Brass Festival, bringing music to a non-conventional venue.” On Monday 11 July Gerry Richardson’s ‘Big Idea’ will play Locomotion: The National Railway Museum in Shildon, the show commences at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced £6 / concessions - £5 and are available by contacting +44(1388) 777 999 (National Railway Museum) or +44(1388) 816166 ext 4412 (Sedgefield Borough Council). Venue address: Locomotion, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1PQ. For further information about Durham Brass Festival 2005 please visit www.brassfestival.co.uk or call (0191) 301 8245. ENDS Media Contact: Garry Smith Strictly Press [email protected] Notes to Editor: 1). Durham City Arts is the lead member of Durham Brass Initiative - the consortium comprises of: Durham City Arts, Jazzaction, Durham City Council, County Durham Cultural Services, Northern Regional Brass Band Trust, Durham University Music School, Derwentside District Council, District of Easington Council, Chester-le-Street District Council and Sedgefield Borough Council. The arts consortium works to support and promote the playing and appreciation of brass music in the North East of England and beyond. The Durham Brass Festival would also like to thank Durham City Council and Durham County Council for their support towards Durham Brass Festival 2005. 2). Durham City Arts is the arts development agency for the City of Durham. They initiate arts and cultural projects that reflect local priorities and aim to promote an understanding of, and involvement in, the arts through partnerships, planned activities and grant based schemes. 3). Locomotion combines the stunning historic buildings and workshops of the Timothy Hackworth Museum and houses 60 vehicles from the National Collection. 4). To find out more about Gerry Richardson please visit – www.gerryrichardson.com
How about a jazz show at a railway museum? On Monday 11 July curious music lovers will be able to find out as the sound of Gerry Richardson’s Big Idea will fill Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon – as part of Durham Brass Festival 2005. Gerry Richardson is one of the few musicians on today's music scene still playing the wondrous Hammond organ, which is recognised as one of the most exciting sounds in jazz. People can expect an entertaining night out with a great band playing accessible original material including music with Funk, Samba, Soul, Swing, Gospel and African inspired beats. The audience will absorb the music inside one the country’s finest heritage attractions – Locomotion: The National Railway Museum. Gerry Richardson, 54, father of one from Prestwick, comments about being part of the Durham Brass Festival. He says: “Any celebration of music and the coming together of musicians and audiences gets my vote.” Gerry continued: “I think the Shildon concert will be great - as jazz, blues and trains blend perfectly together.” Shildon is a fitting location for the brass festival concert with its famous industrial roots; Shildon is respected as being one of the oldest railway towns in the world. Industry is a common link as the brass music scene is etched in the history of the region’s mining heritage. Durham Brass Festival 2005 is proving to be a big hit in the North East with people enjoying all kinds of music from traditional to contemporary brass. The Festival is a Durham Brass Initiative project and is part of the 2005 Alive Festival of Music – a yearlong celebration of music across the North East. Katy Banner, Arts Development Officer for Sedgefield Borough Council said: “Its fantastic that Gerry Richardson is bringing his Big Idea to Locomotion in Shildon. The mixture of jazz music and the stunning trains will make for an amazing evening of entertainment. The show ideally represents the whole feeling of the Durham Brass Festival, bringing music to a non-conventional venue.” On Monday 11 July Gerry Richardson’s ‘Big Idea’ will play Locomotion: The National Railway Museum in Shildon, the show commences at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced £6 / concessions - £5 and are available by contacting +44(1388) 777 999 (National Railway Museum) or +44(1388) 816166 ext 4412 (Sedgefield Borough Council). Venue address: Locomotion, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1PQ. For further information about Durham Brass Festival 2005 please visit www.brassfestival.co.uk or call (0191) 301 8245. ENDS Media Contact: Garry Smith Strictly Press [email protected] Notes to Editor: 1). Durham City Arts is the lead member of Durham Brass Initiative - the consortium comprises of: Durham City Arts, Jazzaction, Durham City Council, County Durham Cultural Services, Northern Regional Brass Band Trust, Durham University Music School, Derwentside District Council, District of Easington Council, Chester-le-Street District Council and Sedgefield Borough Council. The arts consortium works to support and promote the playing and appreciation of brass music in the North East of England and beyond. The Durham Brass Festival would also like to thank Durham City Council and Durham County Council for their support towards Durham Brass Festival 2005. 2). Durham City Arts is the arts development agency for the City of Durham. They initiate arts and cultural projects that reflect local priorities and aim to promote an understanding of, and involvement in, the arts through partnerships, planned activities and grant based schemes. 3). Locomotion combines the stunning historic buildings and workshops of the Timothy Hackworth Museum and houses 60 vehicles from the National Collection. 4). To find out more about Gerry Richardson please visit – www.gerryrichardson.com
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