Newstead Brass began in 1988 when, following the Hucknall Colliery closure, the band-room
was demolished and the Hucknall-Linby Miners Welfare Band relocated and became the
Newstead Welfare Brass band. The band originally began in the mid-1970's when the
junior section of the Bestwood Band were 'adopted' by the Hucknall and Linby Miners
Welfare who were keen to support and develop a band of their own.
The ‘Newstead Brass’ name was launched in 2005 to emphasise the versatility of a
group that can happily switch between swing, big band, jazz, film and classical transcriptions
as well as traditional brass band selections and the occasional ‘proms’ or ‘firework’
evenings!
The 30-piece band now performs at venues across the country with around 30 public
concerts per year, often supporting local and national charities, as well as a range
of brass band festivals and competitions. The band strives to provide a wide range
of music, not only that which is traditionally associated with brass bands. Swing
music from the 1940's (Miller) to the 21st Century (Buble) forms a popular part of
the bands repertoire as well as scores from modern film blockbusters and chart classics
from the last 25 years.
Newstead Brass are committed to the future of brass playing in the region and is
keen to work with schools and other groups to enthuse young people (and their families)
with a love of live music in general and brass band playing in particular.
