BDU (Brass Down Under) was formed in 2004. Its principle aim was to encourage and foster excellence in Brass Band performance. Partnering with the very best it strives to open up the opportunity for a new generation of Australian Brass musicians to hear live the finest players from around the world.
The first major initiative was a bold project and involved the ground breaking tour by YBS Band from Yorkshire, at the time ranked no. 1 in the world. Under their dynamic musical director Professor David King this tour in August 2005 will long be remembered by all who were fortunate to hear this great band. It was widely acclaimed as a significant cultural and musical success.
August 2013 will see another major BDU initiative with The Cory Band from Wales (currently ranked No 1 in the World) paying their first visit to Australia.
From Perth in the West to Brisbane in the East this 11 concert tour will give the Australian public a unique opportunity to hear the “Best from Wales” and the “Finest in the World”.
Press Play below to see a clip of the band playing the piece 'Eden', taken at the 2013 RNCM Festival of Brass
Robert Turner, Principal of Brass Down Under has a lifetime history and involvement in the brass band movement, a Yorkshire man by birth Robert has a passion to cultivate the unique place Brass Bands around the world have in the performing arts arena. Roberts’s skill as organiser and administrator is dedicated to making this ground breaking tour an experience all who attend will long remember.
This web site gives a broad outline of the tour details (venues, times and dates) together with a profile of The Cory Band and links to their amazing web site together with a flavour of what to expect courtesy the u-tube extracts.
You will also find contact details for the BDU team should you wish to make contact or seek further information.
