We're still collecting donations
On the 31st December 2020 we'd raised £5,855 with 91 supporters in 48 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
+ est. £873.75
We need to refurbish our 4 tubas. They are now almost unplayable and need urgent attention at a cost of around £2400 each.
On the 31st December 2020 we'd raised £5,855 with 91 supporters in 48 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
Barnsley Brass love to entertain our local community. Our plan this year was to refurbish our 4 tubas, but with the COVID-19 situation this year our income has been zero! Our instruments need urgent attention, so we are asking for donations OR pledging for a reward.
Why are we crowdfunding?
The sound of a Brass Band is well loved, but it's dependant on the sound of the Bass section but ours currently isn't sounding great due to the fact that our tubas are now over 45 years old and are in need of replacement OR at least full refurbishment. The cost of these refurbishments are around £2400 each (a new tuba is around £6000) so we are looking to refurbish them at a total of around £9600! Our plan this year was to at least start the project but because of the COVID-19 situation our income has been zero and our funds are quickly reducing just to keep the band alive. Please help if you can.
About Barnsley Brass
Barnsley Brass, a traditional brass band, has been presenting concerts in and around South and West Yorkshire for over 115 years. The band is at the heart of the local community, particularly through the strong affinity that exists for former colliery brass bands. During the time of support from the mining industry, we were the Barrow Colliery Band. We aim to maintain the traditions of the town by providing opportunities for young players to continue with their musical talents beyond school years, through performances within the local community. We are now totally self-funded and are keen to keep this tradition going.
We are currently ranked in the second section in the national grading system.
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About Save Our Brass Bands
Brass bands exist in every corner of the UK, with over 30,000 people of all ages and standards taking part in weekly activity – rehearsing, performing and providing entertainment for their local community.
But we risk losing this forever.
Brass Bands saw their main source of income disappear in an instant when they ceased being able to perform in March in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Months later, we still don’t know when normal performances will be able to take place. A significant loss in income over the Summer months, paired with necessary expenditure needed to make rehearsal spaces Covid compliant means that many Brass Bands are in a perilous financial situation.
Without urgent support, we could lose our nation’s amazing Brass Bands. Please help us to make sure they survive this crisis and will be there to be enjoyed by future generations.
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