MORE than 30,000 people attended concerts, events and workshops over a ten-day musical festival.

This year’s Brass: Durham International Festival featured 119 events over ten days, ending with a Streets of Brass grand finale on the streets of Durham City on Sunday (July 20), as various bands joined in a performance of pop hit Walking on Sunshine.

The festival featured three world premieres: indie rockers British Sea Power’s Sea of Brass at the Gala Theatre, the Fractal Sparks show at Durham Cathedral and Steamsong, a Mallard-inspired multimedia opera by award-winning composer John Kefala Kerr.

Elsewhere, there were shows in community centres and village halls and workshops in schools across County Durham.

Councillor Neil Foster, the cabinet member for economic regeneration at festival organiser Durham County Council, said: “Brass always brings a fantastic atmosphere to Durham, with an exciting and intriguing mix of collaborations, live performances and street entertainment.

“I’m pleased that this year has been another resounding success, with sell-out shows at Durham Cathedral and Gala Theatre and the crowds turning out in force for our outdoor events.

“Once again, the musicians have gone out of their way to put on a performance and audiences have really shown their support.”