Iain Culross performs Glorious Ventures
Principal cornet Iain Culross performing Glorious Ventures live with the band at the Royal Northern College of Music, October 2024.
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The KNDS Fairey Band in Concert
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Filmed live at recent concerts, these pieces move from a Victorian classic to a reworked pop hit to a piece set against Apollo 11 launch footage — a real sense of the drama, humour and world-class soloists in a Fairey evening.
As one of the world’s finest brass bands, the KNDS Fairey Band is renowned for its high level of musicality and expertise.
Playing an eclectic style of music ranging from the more traditional overtures and marches, to popular classics, jazz and film music and both original traditional and contemporary brass band repertoire, the band prides itself on delivering exciting and emotional performances to cater to a range of different audiences and events.
The versatility of the band has been explored and demonstrated in the wide array of events at which we perform, which include not only traditional style brass band concerts, but also accompanying professional theatre productions (including the Rambert Ballet and The Gary Clarke Company), a range of high-profile media events and of course our Acid Brass engagements.
The band strives to bring a fresh approach to our audiences and continue to blend the traditional with the innovative and we welcome joint ventures with other bands, choirs and musical groups, smaller group and private engagements and we can also provide and support training and youth development events.
The Lost Chord — conducted by James Gourlay
Arthur Sullivan's encore piece, performed at the RNCM in 2024 under former Fairey conductor James Gourlay, with the RNCM's concert organ joining the band.
Watch on FacebookMacArthur Park — arranged by Alan Catherall
Jimmy Webb's pop classic reimagined for brass band by Alan Catherall — a sign of how far a Fairey programme can range beyond marches and hymns.
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Beth Cordall performs Taps in Tempo
Principal percussionist Beth Cordall performing Jan Berenska's Taps in Tempo, arranged by Rodney Newton, live at the RNCM.
Watch on YouTubeStarburst — with Apollo 11 launch footage
Dan Price's Starburst performed alongside archive footage of the Apollo 11 launch. Wherever it adds to the moment, the band brings video into its concerts to give the audience another way into the music.
Watch on FacebookEmma Conway and Ciaran Young perform Meiso
From the band's Soloists in Session series: Solo Horn Emma Conway joined by Ciaran Young on Solo Baritone for a stunning rendition of John Golland's Meiso.
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The band had a fantastic time last week performing alongside the students at the RNCM
Tonight
Tonight! Get yourself down the the RNCM - Royal Northern College of Music for what promises to be a fantastic evening of music where we'll perform along side the RNCM Brass Ensemble and Paramount Brass.
The Trombone emoji is finally here
The Trombone emoji is finally here!!! Well, if you’re on latest iOS build or android otherwise this will have to do --> To celebrate, from our recent concert the combined trombone sections of Fairey and Whitburn perform every trombone player's guilty pleasure… Frolic for Trombones!
Here's the grand finale of our recent Brass Across Borders concert
Here's the grand finale of our recent Brass Across Borders concert. The massed bands of Fairey and Whitburn perform the iconic final movement of Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony — a powerful close to an unforgettable evening of music.
Tickets are now on sale for our Spring Concert with Bramhall High School
Tickets are now on sale for our Spring Concert with Bramhall High School! Following our fantastic North West Area result, we are delighted to be returning to Bramhall High School for our annual shared concert with the wonderful @bramhall_high ensembles on Friday 20th March! It’s always a privilege to support the next…