Brass Goes Viral

Hannah speaks to members of Cornwall’s Porthleven Town Band who have gained a loyal fanbase on social media. They discuss the secret to their success and recommend a piece that means a lot to the band. Plus, a new release celebrating the music of John Golland, and new works from exciting brass band composers Théo Koita and Tamsin Crook.

Throughout the series, composer and ex-Youth Bander Hannah Peel plays a mix of inspiring brass music from across the globe, and meets today’s passionate banders as she goes behind their bandrooms.

Producer: Olivia Swift
Executive Producer: Philip Tagney
A Reform Radio production for BBC Radio 3