Our annual and highly enjoyable duty in welcoming Santa to the Kennedy Centre in West Belfast! (exact performance time is TBC - it all depends on the artic winds!)
The band is delighted to be bringing some outdoor Christmas cheer with a programme which includes both seasonal and upbeat tunes to help you through your Christmas shopping safari! Look out for us with a full brass band in the city centre.
After a number of hugely popular carol services at Killowen Parish Church in Coleraine in recent years, we are bringing the whole brass band to the town to kick-off the festive season.
Nothing says Christmas more than the sound of a brass band with an upbeat and crowd-pleasing programme. We are also delighted to be teaming-up with local choir, "Coastal Vocals" to bring you some additional cheer.
Please reserve your ticket through our online box office or through Killowen Parish Church..
Join us for the Advent Carol Service at Malone Presbyterian Church.
Join us for our annual Christmas Spectacular which features our wonderful youth and beginners bands and special guest, Grosvenor Chorale. It’s always a fun night. See our online box office to book your tickets!
Members from Downshire brass are excited to be joining the congregation at Cornerstone Methodist Church for this first carol service, carrying on a tradition where the band played at the former Belvoir Methodist Church carol service for over 40 years!
Come join members of the band in a special carol service at Killowen Parish Church in a service led by the rector, Rev Donard Collins.
We are excited to bring our wonderful Christmas programme to Down Cathedral on 14 December for a joint programme alongside Down Community Youth Choir & Ballyblack and Quoile Area Women’s Institute Choir.
There’s no better way to ease yourself into Christmas than the sound of brass bands and Choirs. The programme features all your Christmas favourites and an opportunity to join the bands and choir in a singalong!
Book you tickets at the following link. Tickets can also be purchased at the Cathedral and at the door on the even of the event (subject to availability of seating).
Just us for this special Carol Service at the beautiful St John's Church, Tyrella, Co Down.
Hear our brass ensemble lead the Christmas carols at Moneyreagh Community. Church.
Following last year's sell-out performances of 'The Snowman', we are delighted to announce two performances of this ever-popular show on 21 December 2024 in Malone Presbyterian Church Halls, Belfast.
Downshire Brass are teaming up again with pianist Sam Moreland for screenings of the animated film with soundtrack provided by live brass band.
Come and join in the fun - there will be Christmas favourites for the young and young at heart to sing along to as well! Performances are at 2pm and 4pm. Tickets are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Following last year's sell-out performances of 'The Snowman', we are delighted to announce two performances of this ever-popular show on 21 December 2024 in Malone Presbyterian Church Halls, Belfast.
Downshire Brass are teaming up again with pianist Sam Moreland for screenings of the animated film with soundtrack provided by live brass band.
Come and join in the fun - there will be Christmas favourites for the young and young at heart to sing along to as well! Performances are at 2pm and 4pm. Tickets are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Downshire Brass will be joining the congregation of Malone Presbyterian Church for their Annual Service of Remembrance.
Join us for a brilliant night where you can test you knowledge on a range of topics from sport and general knowledge to history and geography. Tickets just £5 per head. Pay at the door. Individuals, duos, trios and groups of up to eight per table are welcome to take part. The quiz features rounds for the young and young at heart, so please come and bring the whole family!
To take part, please sign-up at the following link providing your name and contact details and the number of people who will be attending in your party.
All proceeds for the evening will go directly to support the band’s fundraising for the European Brass Band Championships in Stavanger in May 2025.
The annual North of Ireland Band Association competition which features bands in all sections including Youth Bands. Downshire Brass are looking forward to participating in the contest.
We are delighted to be taking part in this The Ulster Orchestra, Zeppo Arts and Townsend Street Enterprise Park community street party set to take place on Townsend Street on Saturday 21 September 2024 from 2pm - admission is free and everyone is welcome! Downshire Brass will be performing at 3pm!
Sound Links celebrates the heritage of the area and is part of the Belfast 2024 programme, celebrating creativity and culture, funded by Belfast City Council and taking place on International Peace Day.
This vibrant outdoor event promises an unforgettable day filled with live music, bustling markets, energetic dance performances, activities for kids and delicious food offerings - there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
The Eats and Beats festival in Newcastle, County Down is a celebration of food and music that brings together the best of both worlds. From delicious local cuisine to live performances by some of the hottest acts around, this festival is a must-see event for anyone who loves great food and great music.
As summer fades, the Eats and Beats festival lights up Newcastle, celebrating the Mourne Gullion Strangford’s vibrant musical heritage and food scene. This festival is a foodie’s and music lover’s paradise with a wealth of flavours and incredible acts, in addition to events and festivities in venues right across the town.
The Band will be kick-starting the 2024 Antrim Half Marathon with a celebratory performance at the start hub at Sandy Bay, Larne. join us from 9.15am - 10.30am for a performance to mark the beginning of the race.
Join our 10-piece ensemble at this wonderful event celebrating local cuisine in the lovely surroundings of Moira. Come along and find out more about the rich food heritage and innovative producers of the village and wider region.
Exact playing time TBC
The band will be taking part in a band performance in Ormeau park along with Wellington Memorial Silver Band and Ballylone Concert Flute Band. Downshire anticipate playing from 4.10pm onwards. Please do join us.
A small ensemble from the band is delighted to support the very popular Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market. Set against the tree-lined "The Dark Walk" and Hillsborough Fort, it makes a lovely day out, especially when combined with a browse of the eclectic mix of independent shops and eateries in the village.
Drop by and have a listen and enjoy what’s on offer at over 50 stalls of the finest local and seasonal farm-to-market produce and artisan food.
Performance time is 1pm - 3pm
Sundays on the Maritime Mile are back offering free music performances running from 12 noon to 5pm the last Sunday of the month until August, popping up at various locations along Belfast’s waterfront. Downshire Brass is delighted to be playing at the Abercorn Basin from 2pm. Do join us.
We are delighted to support this fundraising event in support of the Downpatrick and County Down Railway, Ireland's only full-size heritage railway. DCDR was severely impacted by the floods in Downpatrick in November 2023.
We will be joined by Several local music groups St Patrick's Choral Society, Down Community Youth Choir, Ballygowan Concert Flute Band, and the Quoile Area WI Choir.
Our end of School-year showcase featuring the Youth Band in concert.
Free Admission - all welcome
Hold the date!
We are delighted to be guests at the Big Lunch in Templepatrick. Bring a picnic and enjoy the sounds of Downshire Brass!
Brass Band Northern Ireland head back to Omagh for their Spring Festival Contest. Bands will present own-choice test pieces across the day. It is always a great of music-making and Downshire Brass are looking forward to being back on stage in the Strule Arts Centre.
Join us at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens on Monday, 6 May 2024 from ca. 1.00pm to mark the first anniversary since the Coronation.
Bring your friends, family and a picnic and listen to the performance in the beautiful gardens at Hillsborough Castle. Be one of the few to see the occasion marked by a rare royal gun salute at 12.00pm.
The Brass Bands Northern Ireland - Annual entertainment contest in Fivemiletown. Come along to support Downshire Brass at this great event!
Members of our junior, youth and senior bands will be taking part in the annual BBNI Solos and Ensembles competition at Malone Presbyterian Church.
Come join members of the band in a special carol service at Killowen Parish Church in a service led by the rector, Rev Donard Collins.
Details to be released in due course.
Details to be released in due course.
Just us for this special Carol Service at the beautiful St John's Church, Tyrella, Co Down.
Downshire Brass will making their annual visit to Belvoir Methodist Church to take part in the Church's carol service.
Join us for the Advent Carol Service at Malone Presbyterian Church.
Our annual Christmas Concert - put a date in your diary!
