Jack Drum Arts - Nordestinos - Brass Player Call Out
Crook-based Jack Drum Arts are collaborating with Durham Brass Festival and Redhills and
looking for brass players of all ages, from Grade 3 standard upwards, to perform in its
community carnival parade performance group, Nordestinos.
Nordestinos mix North-East Brazilian style drumming and dance with North-East folk songs
and received fantastic public feedback after their debut performance at Durham Miners Gala
in 2022 when they marched in with Rough Lea Lodge.
Jack Drum is looking for enthusiastic brass players interested in joining a unique team of
community participants.
Nordestinos is currently a passionate group of around 60 people who touch the hearts and
minds of audiences nationwide. Although their repertoire is rooted firmly in the North East
folk traditions, they have bookings for 2023 which include Durham Miners’ Gala.
Alongside the performance date at Miners Gala on Saturday 8th July, you must be available
on Friday 7th July for rehearsals at a city centre Durham venue.
To get involved, please email helen@jackdrum.co.uk, or by calling Jack Drum Arts office on
01388 765002. Please ensure you let us know which instrument you play, your level of
playing and/or performance experience and your availability for Miners Gala on Saturday 8th
July.
NB: If you are under 18 years of age we will need parental consent.
This is a moving performance piece, and has to be seen live to be fully appreciated, but
below are some links to give you a flavour of the work:
Nordestinos – Cullercoats Bay @ Durham Miners’ Gala
https://vimeo.com/showcase/8757226/video/732030411
Nordestinos – The Blaydon Races (created during lockdown 2020)
