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9 fun-packed pictures from a lively Durham Brass Festival

The last note has been played on a symphony of events at Durham Brass Festival.

Over the past week, the Durham County Council-run festival has filled all corners of County Durham with music, as brass bands descended to perform across its communities and venues.

Celebrating 20 years of Durham Brass Festival, the packed programme played to the tune of all music tastes, with unique collaborations, lively street bands and traditional brass for audiences to enjoy.

Cllr Karen Allison, Durham County Council’s Cabinet member for leisure, tourism, regeneration and high street, said: “What a week we have had celebrating the 20th anniversary of Durham Brass Festival.

“From modern to traditional brass, bands of all shapes and sizes have wowed crowds with their musical talent. It’s been fantastic to see audiences of all ages engaging with brass music, which has such a strong connection to our county’s heritage.”

Here’s some highlights:

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