

Friary Win Awards at Brass in Concert!
Friary was honoured to take part in the prestigious Brass in Concert contest last weekend, held in the impressive venue of The Sage, Gateshead. The contest is widely regarded as the world’s leading brass band entertainment competition, with bands from abroad invited to join the best in Great Britain. Friary was previously invited back in 2015, and whilst then the overall placing of 11th was disappointing, at least the Band did not return empty-handed, with percussionist Ellio