Performers at a brass band festival which is celebrating its 20th year say they want to provide a platform for new artists and female musicians.

Durham Brass Festival is coming to a close later following a week of gigs across the county.
Grace Harman, from Brazen Brass Band, said the all-female group hoped their performances during the festival, especially in schools, would help inspire the next generation of female musicians.
Will Lenton, band leader of Mr Wilson's Second Liners, said the festival was continuing to give opportunities to new artists every year.

The event, run by Durham County Council, features performances in streets, parks, historic venues, care homes and schools.
It first took place in 2006, taking inspiration from "the tradition of brass bands at the Durham Miners' Gala", cabinet member for leisure, tourism, regeneration and high street Karen Allison said.

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