Make a date with Michael Brawley Big Band at Summerlee Heritage Museum

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Love is in the air as South Lanarkshire’s award-winning Michael Brawley Big Band take to the stage at Summerlee Heritage Museum.

A special concert The Rhythms of Romance on February 13 is part of the Music in the Museum series, produced by North Lanarkshire Council’s arts development team, and is the perfect lead-up to Valentine’s Day.

The band will perform an array of timeless classics and modern favourites, all around the theme of love and romance.

Trumpet player Gary Mitchell said: “We’re delighted to be kicking off the new year by bringing our distinctive sound to Summerlee, Scotland’s noisiest museum.

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“We’re looking forward to raising the roof!”

The band, which was set up by Hamilton musician Michael Brawley in 1995, performs solely to raise money for well-meaning and worthy causes. The current musical director is Duncan Parkinson and the group is run by a committee of musicians. The group was originally made up of school leavers from St John Ogilvie High, but over the years has grown to include musicians from all over Lanarkshire.

Gary added: “None of the players are paid. We’ve donated more than £50,000 to charity over the years”

The band’s 2024 schedule included gigs at the iconic B-listed Kelvingrove Bandstand in Glasgow, Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort, Hamilton Pride and Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust. And there are plenty more opportunities to hear the group in 2025.

For more information on upcoming events see the band’s Facebook page or email: brawleybigband@yahoo.co.uk

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Tickets for The Rhythms of Romance, which kicks off at 7pm, cost £5 and can be purchased online: Music in the Museum: The Rhythms of Romance or over the phone by calling 01698 274545. There are a limited number of free tickets available for the event (for anyone with a North Lanarkshire postcode who faces a financial barrier).

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