Black Cat 25th January 2022
Having worked at Ushaw Moor, Esh Winning and Bearpark Collieries before moving to Nottingham, been listening to band marches, thinking of gala memories, and came across your advert.
DMA Brass Band Project - Music of the Miners' Gala
by Philippa Smith in South Hetton, England, United Kingdom
£3,133
raised so far+ est. £194.50
59
supportersBringing the music of Durham Miners' Gala to those near and far by recording a CD full of the days traditional, joyous and reflective music.
by Philippa Smith in South Hetton, England, United Kingdom
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Richard Smith 24th December 2020
Enjoyed the performance. Thank you
Matthew Elcoate 24th December 2020
Love & solidary to all involved in this event. They can cut all the flowers, but they cannot keep the spring from coming x
Andrew Wood 24th December 2020
Right behind you All the best with your efforts.
Durham Mining Museum 15th December 2020
The volunteers at the Durham Mining Museum look forward to hearing your new CD. Hope this contribution helps.
Hon Corbett 13th December 2020
Best of luck
Harry Brooks 13th December 2020
Good luck everyone!
Beverley Fazakerley 13th December 2020
Such a worthy cause - good luck in your crowdfunding
Julieanna Whitaker-Russell 9th December 2020
Brilliant cause! Xxx
Alan Mowle 5th December 2020
Miners' Gala wouldn't be the same without the music. Christmas wishes to everyone who has performed, carried banners or contributed in some other way to the Gala.
Rob Gilchrist 2nd December 2020
A million and one per cent behind the best band friends and colleagues I could wish for.
Ellie Davies 2nd December 2020
Go babes love the music
William Frostwick 2nd December 2020
My wife and I love the brass bands especially at the Durham Miner's Gala.
Oliver Goss 2nd December 2020
See you all at the gala next year, from the Scouts banner team!
Danny Daly 29th November 2020
Really looking forward to hearing this....Up the Marras!
Hugh Alexander Stephenson 26th November 2020
Good luck with the Crowdfunder ....the resulting CD relating to music linked with the Durham Miners Gala will be very popular, I am sure !! Hugh
David Reynolds 25th November 2020
Wishing you well with the recording - I enjoyed the Christmas one - and als putting an optional request in to consider to include a George Allan march - one of Couty Durham's great brass composers - I have some less well known road marches you could use - just sayin' :)
Lynn Gibson 25th November 2020
Such a worthwhile cause. Thank you for making this CD, it will be very special to so many people.
Joanne leng 23rd November 2020
Wishing you all the very best in reaching your target, go smash it❤️
Sylvia Wilding 22nd November 2020
I just love Brass band music my Gt Grandfather whom I never met was from Washington and was in a miners band, so it's close to my heart. These bands need to keep going we don't want them to disappear
Jillian Wardle 20th November 2020
Keep up the excellent work you all do to keep the band going.
Joyce Winder 19th November 2020
All the best - see you next July at the Gala!
Simon Newell 18th November 2020
Best wishes Marras!
Keith Close 18th November 2020
Long may you continue to make inspiring music!
Lesley Booth 18th November 2020
Music lifts the soul, especially when it's the emotive sounds of a brass band in full swing.
Rewards
This project offered rewards
£20 or more
Music of the Miners' Gala (2021)
Your chance to receive a copy of the CD that this Crowdfunder Project is towards. As an extra thank you for donating, select the option below to have your name credited within the CD booklet.
£2 or more
The First Noel - Christmas Track Digital Download
Receive a digital download of this traditional Christmas carol, with a twist. Please remember to provide us with your email address when completing your donation.
£10 or more
Jubilation CD (2015)
Recorded by the Durham Miners' Association Brass Band at Redhills (the Pitmens Parliament) and includes traditional brass band pieces, hymns, featured soloists and feel good music.
£10 or more
"Christmas" CD (2018)
A must-have stocking filler for your friends and family (or yourself) "Christmas with the Durham Miners' Association Brass Band" includes festive classics such as The First Noel, Sleigh Ride, Frosty The Snowman and White Christmas.
£50 or more
A Song for You
Let us entertain you with a lockdown style video recording of the band playing your favourite song, hymn or Christmas carol. Or surprise a loved one with an extra special rendition of "Happy Birthday"!
To request your favourite song before donating, contact us at [email protected]
£100 or more
Small Band Hire
A select group of DMA Band players will come and entertain you and your guests with a 1 hour concert for your occasion.
T&C's Apply: Venue must be no more than 20 miles from Durham, subject to band availability and any Covid-19 restrictions at the time of concert. Got a question? Contact [email protected]
£300 or more
Full Band Hire
The DMA Band will perform a full concert, consisting of two 45 minutes sets, for you and your guests.
T&C's apply: Venue must be no more than 20 miles from Durham, subject to band availability and any Covid-19 restrictions at the time of concert. Got a question? Contact [email protected]
£2 or more
*Win a Luxury Christmas Hamper*
*Draw on 19th Dec*
Be in the chance of winning a large, luxury Christmas hamper, to be at your door in time for Christmas! Included in the hamper are items such as: Christmas cake, Christmas pudding, biscuits for cheese, jams, chutneys, sauces, pate, coffee, hot chocolate, marshmallows, Christmas tea, sweet biscuits, nuts (packed separately), sweets & chocolates. You can enter the raffle either via this crowdfunder page, or by post (see update)