They say that lighting doesn’t strike twice, but Favela Brass has just appeared on the BBC two times within the space of three days! The first was playing own sambaContinue reading “Two Appearances on the BBC in one week!”
Yearly Archives: 2016
An Olympic Dream Come True?
This time last year we had absolutely no links with the Olympics. No contacts, no shows, no nothing. Then our French percussion teacher Yann Vathelet had an idea: “No, butContinue reading “An Olympic Dream Come True?”
Sandhouse Stompers Coast to Coast Mardi Gras 2016 – Thank You!!!
Great news! The The Sandhouse Stompers Coast to Coast Mardi Gras 2016 has raised £4385, smashing last year’s total and making a HUGE contribution to our ability to sustain FavelaContinue reading “Sandhouse Stompers Coast to Coast Mardi Gras 2016 – Thank You!!!”
Sandhouse Stompers Coast to Coast Stomp 2016
To donate to the Sandhouse Stompers Coast to Coast Stomp 2016, please visit our Just Giving page: Following the success of last year’s event, which raised £4,064 for Favela Brass,Continue reading “Sandhouse Stompers Coast to Coast Stomp 2016”
Favela Brass on BBC World Service
A big thank you to Benjie Guy and Jon Bithrey for coming to visit our show last weekend and producing this lovely piece about us in the run up toContinue reading “Favela Brass on BBC World Service”
Vintage Fair in Doncaster
Great news – yesterday’s Vintage Fair at the Doncaster Jazz Centre raised £390 for Favela Brass! From everyone at Favela Brass we would like to say a huge thank youContinue reading “Vintage Fair in Doncaster”
Favela Brass in a New Orleans Groove
The healthy evolution of live music depends, and has always depended, on the mixture of existing traditions. Both jazz and samba emerged from the musical melting pot, combining styles whichContinue reading “Favela Brass in a New Orleans Groove”
Appeal For Funds
Favela Brass is expanding, and we have a new second premises which will allow us to teach even more children in difficult circumstances to learn to play instruments. In orderContinue reading “Appeal For Funds”
Painting the New Site on Good Deeds Day
On Saturday morning, 16 volunteers arrived at the project to paint our new second home at the College of the Assunção-Cenam centre. This kind and generous act was organised asContinue reading “Painting the New Site on Good Deeds Day”
Favela Brass + Junta Local
On Saturday our brass band, comprising 9 of our most advanced students, played at craft food market Junta Local, held this time in an abandoned old chocolate factory in theContinue reading “Favela Brass + Junta Local”
