Brass Spectacular
A Celebration of Brass Chamber Music in memory of Philip Jones
| Lieber | Viyutthana |
|---|---|
| Nightingale | For Rosie |
| De abreu | Tico-Tico no Fubá |
| Brahms | ‘Selig Sind, die da Leid tragen’ from Requiem |
| Faleris | Taming Giants |
| Lafosse | Suite Impromptu |
| Hoddinott | Quodlibet on Nursery Tunes |
| Jacob | Echoes of a Legacy |
| Warlock | arr. Eric Crees, Selection from Capriol Suite |
| Beattie | The Haven |
Featuring the top brass ensembles of the eight major UK music colleges:
| Five by 5 | Royal Academy of Music |
|---|---|
| Tuba and Horn Ensemble | Royal College of Music |
| Ottone Ensemble | Royal College of Music |
| Equinox Brass | Trinity Laban Conservatoire |
| GSMD Brass Dectet | Guildhall School of Music |
| Bridge Street Brass | Birmingham Conservatoire |
| In Slide Out | Royal Northern College of Music |
| Hafren Brass | Royal Welsh College of Music |
| RCS Brass | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland |
This celebrated biennial concert shines a spotlight on the brilliance and versatility of brass chamber music. Bringing together the finest brass ensembles from the eight major UK music colleges, it offers audiences a chance to hear the next generation of outstanding brass players on one stage.
The event is presented in memory of Philip Jones, the visionary founder of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble. During the 1970s and 80s, Jones transformed the landscape of brass performance, championing brass chamber music on the world stage and inspiring countless musicians who followed.
Today, his legacy lives on through this vibrant showcase, an evening that honours his pioneering spirit while celebrating the exceptional talent and creativity of young brass musicians across the UK.
Concessions & Under 30s tickets
Kings Place Concessions Tickets
We want to ensure that people who may be struggling financially to purchase a ticket can still enjoy visiting Kings Place. A limited number of tickets are allocated for certain events (if the ticket type does not show in the booking pathway, it means they are not available for this event or have all been sold). Concessions tickets are accessible for people on the following criteria (for more information visit our FAQs)
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
- Disability Benefit
- Income Support or Job Seekers allowance
- Students
£10 ‘Under 30s’ tickets
A limited number of £10 tickets for attendees aged under 30 are available for certain shows. To purchase an ‘Under 30s’ ticket, please choose the ‘Under 30s’ price type when selecting your ticket(s). If the option does not appear, this means all ‘Under 30s’ tickets have sold out or are not available for this performance. Please note that proof of age may be requested at the venue. The £10 offer does not apply to premium price categories.
Plan your visit
Getting here
Kings Place is situated just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations, one of the most connected locations in London and now the biggest transport hub in Europe.
Our address is:
90 York Way, London, N1 9AG.
The Venue
Our performance spaces are situated on the lower ground floor. Hall One, Hall Two and St Pancras are located in level -2, reached by stairs, escalator and lift from the ground floor entrance level.
Event Times
Door times indicate auditorium entrance times only. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the Kings Place seating areas, gallery-level art, canal-side terrace, café, restaurant and bar throughout the day and evening.
- Our events begin promptly at the advertised start time. Typically, there is no support unless otherwise stated.
- We recommend arriving in good time before the performance. The Hall doors will open 30 minutes before the performance to allow time to take your seats, or to choose a space for standing shows.
- Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance where possible
Access
We aim to make your visit to Kings Place as comfortable as possible. For more information about the accessibility of Kings Place, including details about our Access Scheme, please visit this page.
If you would like to discuss your access requirements with a member of our team, please get in touch with the Box Office team at info@kingsplace.co.uk.
Food & Drink
Rotunda Bar & Restaurant
Rotunda, situated on the ground floor of Kings Place, offers a unique dining and drinking experience alongside Regent’s Canal. The concert bar in the venue foyer will also be open for select events.
Green & Fortune Café
Recently re-furbished and now open with a new look, the Green & Fortune Café is open for selected concerts. Serving hot and cold food and drinks, including sandwiches, salads, soup, stew and a pie of the day, alongside a choice of cakes made by the on-site bakery team. See here for selected concert dates and standard opening hours.
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