Bold as Brass Birmingham

An evening of fantastic brass band music, bringing together two of Birmingham’s musical ensembles!

Join the City of Birmingham Brass Band and the University of Birmingham Brass Band for Bold as Brass Birmingham, a special concert taking place on Friday 27 November 2026 at the Elgar Concert Hall.

Hosted by the University of Birmingham as part of its University Music & Concerts programme, this exciting collaboration brings together musicians from the university and the wider Birmingham brass band community for an evening celebrating everything that makes brass band music special.

Two bands, one fantastic evening

The concert features the University of Birmingham Brass Band, directed by Stephen Kane, alongside the City of Birmingham Brass Band, under the musical direction of Saphran Ali.

Both ensembles bring their own musical identity and enthusiasm to the stage, offering audiences an opportunity to enjoy live brass music in one of Birmingham’s impressive concert venues.

Whether you’re a regular concertgoer, a supporter of either band, or someone who has never experienced a brass band concert before, this is a wonderful opportunity to discover the sound of brass.

Supporting brass music in Birmingham

At the City of Birmingham Brass Band, we’re passionate about sharing brass band music with audiences across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

Performing alongside the University of Birmingham Brass Band provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the city’s musical community and the connections between university musicians and local ensembles.

Events such as Bold as Brass Birmingham demonstrate how brass band music continues to bring people together through shared performance and a love of live music.

Concert information

Date: Friday 27 November 2026

Time: 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Venue: Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham

Tickets: £6

Performing bands:

• University of Birmingham Brass Band
• City of Birmingham Brass Band

Musical directors:

• Stephen Kane, University of Birmingham Brass Band
• Saphran Ali, City of Birmingham Brass Band

Event organiser: University of Birmingham Music & Concerts

Join us for Bold as Brass Birmingham

The City of Birmingham Brass Band is delighted to be taking part in this University of Birmingham concert, and we’d love to see our supporters in the audience.

If you’re looking for live music in Birmingham this November, come and enjoy an evening of brass band performance at the Elgar Concert Hall.

Tickets are priced at just £6, making this an accessible opportunity to experience two brass bands performing in a wonderful setting.

We look forward to welcoming you for a fantastic evening of brass music!