Clair Donnelly
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Thank you Hinton Mag for this thoughtful piece on the collaborative process of reimagining an incredible #JóhannJóhannsson work (Last & First Men) for the stage. Collaboration is at the heart of Neon Dance, and this project has been particularly special. Coming to @bristolbeacon.bsky.social in Sep!
Echoes From the End: Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Vision of Humanity’s Future Returns to the Stage
Set in a distant future where the human race teeters on the brink of extinction, the last remnants of humanity reach back across two billion years in a stage performance that combines 16mm film with l...
www.hintonmagazine.com
July 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Thank you Hinton Mag for this thoughtful piece on the collaborative process of reimagining an incredible #JóhannJóhannsson work (Last & First Men) for the stage. Collaboration is at the heart of Neon Dance, and this project has been particularly special. Coming to @bristolbeacon.bsky.social in Sep!
Catching up on some reading from the week. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like being part of a top-level #BrassBand…
“Nothing is more valuable in this world than the time and energy of those unpaid musicians. Their “Olympian” standard was cultivated through early access to free music lessons.”
“Nothing is more valuable in this world than the time and energy of those unpaid musicians. Their “Olympian” standard was cultivated through early access to free music lessons.”
‘My players are Olympians’: meet Bradford legends the Black Dyke Brass Band
They’re amateur musicians who have played the Proms and Glastonbury – and won Oscar and Grammy nominations. But community is always at the heart of their mission
www.theguardian.com
April 13, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Catching up on some reading from the week. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like being part of a top-level #BrassBand…
“Nothing is more valuable in this world than the time and energy of those unpaid musicians. Their “Olympian” standard was cultivated through early access to free music lessons.”
“Nothing is more valuable in this world than the time and energy of those unpaid musicians. Their “Olympian” standard was cultivated through early access to free music lessons.”
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Following our recent news that we're taking Last and First Men to Australia's Rising Festival - Neon have made the list of 2025's must-see shows at Melbourne Recital Centre!
Thank you Sarah at Tone Deaf for picking out our Rising debut, happening on 7 & 8 June.
tonedeaf.thebrag.com/melbourne-re...
Thank you Sarah at Tone Deaf for picking out our Rising debut, happening on 7 & 8 June.
tonedeaf.thebrag.com/melbourne-re...
Melbourne Recital Centre 2025: Six Must-See Shows
From GRAMMY winners to boundary-pushing performances, Melbourne Recital Centre’s 2025 program offers something for everyone
tonedeaf.thebrag.com
April 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Following our recent news that we're taking Last and First Men to Australia's Rising Festival - Neon have made the list of 2025's must-see shows at Melbourne Recital Centre!
Thank you Sarah at Tone Deaf for picking out our Rising debut, happening on 7 & 8 June.
tonedeaf.thebrag.com/melbourne-re...
Thank you Sarah at Tone Deaf for picking out our Rising debut, happening on 7 & 8 June.
tonedeaf.thebrag.com/melbourne-re...
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Why is there still such a big gender disparity in classical music?
How can we call for social change in new creative ways?
Read our latest blog from Katrina Lee for #WomensHistoryMonth
👉 bit.ly/3Fpeozp
How can we call for social change in new creative ways?
Read our latest blog from Katrina Lee for #WomensHistoryMonth
👉 bit.ly/3Fpeozp
March 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Why is there still such a big gender disparity in classical music?
How can we call for social change in new creative ways?
Read our latest blog from Katrina Lee for #WomensHistoryMonth
👉 bit.ly/3Fpeozp
How can we call for social change in new creative ways?
Read our latest blog from Katrina Lee for #WomensHistoryMonth
👉 bit.ly/3Fpeozp
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You can now register your confirmed events for both Brass Band Week and #PromsInThePlayground 2025 on our website 🥳
All information can be found here 👉 bbe.band/Registration...
#banding #brassbandweek
All information can be found here 👉 bbe.band/Registration...
#banding #brassbandweek
March 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
You can now register your confirmed events for both Brass Band Week and #PromsInThePlayground 2025 on our website 🥳
All information can be found here 👉 bbe.band/Registration...
#banding #brassbandweek
All information can be found here 👉 bbe.band/Registration...
#banding #brassbandweek
Newly organised #OvernightBag makes me happy 🩷 (Don’t tell @brassbandsengland.bsky.social I’m ready to go at a moment’s notice.)
February 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Newly organised #OvernightBag makes me happy 🩷 (Don’t tell @brassbandsengland.bsky.social I’m ready to go at a moment’s notice.)
Love an opportunity for to come to Brum for work, and yes the coffee is excellent 🙌
The Library of #Birmingham is making a fine venue for our staff and trustee Away Day. Fueled by their excellent coffee ☕️ 👏 #AwayDay #ACEsupported
February 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Love an opportunity for to come to Brum for work, and yes the coffee is excellent 🙌
Never a more important topic there was 🩷
Speaking at the Roehampton University symposium "On Air: Exploring the historical, scientific and political impacts of inflatables in choreography" today!
February 7, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Never a more important topic there was 🩷
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Welcome to the official Bluesky account for Brass Bands England! 🎺
BBE promotes, represents and supports #brassbands across the country. We are a voice for our bands and players and we shout about the life-enhancing benefits of this vital part of our culture.
Follow to keep updated on BBE news 🙌
BBE promotes, represents and supports #brassbands across the country. We are a voice for our bands and players and we shout about the life-enhancing benefits of this vital part of our culture.
Follow to keep updated on BBE news 🙌
January 13, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Welcome to the official Bluesky account for Brass Bands England! 🎺
BBE promotes, represents and supports #brassbands across the country. We are a voice for our bands and players and we shout about the life-enhancing benefits of this vital part of our culture.
Follow to keep updated on BBE news 🙌
BBE promotes, represents and supports #brassbands across the country. We are a voice for our bands and players and we shout about the life-enhancing benefits of this vital part of our culture.
Follow to keep updated on BBE news 🙌