Bold as Brass proms announced (2nd June-17th August 2024)

Music-lovers across Erewash are being invited to a summer season of proms – as the borough council’s popular Bold as Brass concerts get under way again.

This year’s calendar of free performances feature a total of seven over two months.

All take place on Sundays apart from the finale, which will be at the Erewash Museum in Ilkeston on Saturday 17th August.

This is the full programme that has been unveiled by Erewash Borough Council:

• Sunday 2nd June: Ilkeston Brass Band, Victoria Park, Ilkeston, 2pm.
• Sunday 9th June: Long Eaton Silver Prize Band, West Park, Long Eaton, 2pm.
• Sunday 7th July: Derwent Valley Wind Band, Stanley Village Hall, 2pm.
• Sunday 14th July: Derwent Valley Wind Band, West Hallam, 2pm.
• Sunday 28th July: Ilkeston Brass Band, Victoria Park, Ilkeston, 6pm.
• Sunday 11th August: Silver Prize Band, West Park, Long Eaton, 2pm.
• Saturday 17th August: Ilkeston Brass Band, Erewash Museum, Ilkeston, 1pm.

The Erewash Museum is near Ilkeston Market Place and is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 4pm. Entry is free.