Page 20 - RPS Awards 2024 Coverage Book

Regarded as the BAFTAs for classical music, the RPS Awards celebrate the
achievements of individuals, groups, and initiatives, with Derwent Brass hoping
to leave the high-profile ceremony in Manchester in March with the prestigious
award in their grasp.

Public vote

To do that they must garner as many public votes as possible, with the banding
movement key to enabling them to do so against three exceptional rivals.

2022 saw Derwent Brass celebrate its 30th anniversary with a trilogy of special
major events, whilst its sustainability commitment has already seen them claim
a Making Music 'Green Award' in 2023.

In addition, their adventurous musical outlook also saw them secure the 2024
Brass Bands England 'Innovation Award'.

“We would love to be able to win the award as representatives

of the brass band movement, so please take the opportunity of
you can, to vote for us and project brass banding to a wider

audience” -Derwent Brass

the banding movement

Speaking about the nomination, Chairman, Graham Johnson told 4BR: "This is a

wonderful way to recognise the continual artistic ambitions of the band and its
achievements which saw us continue to expand our audience profile.

We would love to be able to win the award as representatives of the brass band
movement, so please take the opportunity of you can, to vote for us and project
brass banding to a wider audience."

Voting

Voting is now open
at: https://royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_music_awards/inspirat
ionaward

Voting closes on Friday 2nd February