Dublin Brass Week

11/01/2026

We at Dublin Brass Week are mourning the loss today of the incredible John Wallace. An inspiration to so many musicians who had the privilege to know him, John was Honorary President of Dublin Brass Week since its inception in 2013 and had strong connections to Ireland throughout his life and career. We have lost a truly monumental trumpeter, musician and human being. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

17/03/2024

Congratulations to Adam Buttimer (RIAM, BMus 4, Tuba) on winning the Senior Brass Recital at the Feis Ceoil this evening! Adam received the gold medal prize and €350 donated by Dublin Brass Week. Adam now progresses to the €15,000 RDS Bursary Final! Well done to Adam and all the brass players who performed this evening!

09/07/2023

Sharing a video of Øystein Baadsvik’s Fnugg performed live by the composer himself at the DBW23 Closing Concert last Thursday! Multiphonics ✅ Beatboxing ✅ Amazing playing ✅ We hope you have the same reaction as our audience!

03/07/2023

Belatedly posting photos from the final day DBW23 last week. Selection below includes masterclasses, soundchecks and concert plus we will post some short video clips in the coming days too. Thanks to all the amazing faculty and students for making it such a memorable festival and looking forward to seeing you all back in Dublin again soon! Inspiring playing from all involved!

30/06/2023

Dublin Brass Week Day 3

Another fantastic day with our faculty and participants!

The day ended with an inspiring concert the Royal Irish Academy of Music! Thanks to all our amazing faculty who performed.

Thanks Hugh Murray for the amazing photos of the Faculty Concert!

28/06/2023

It was a fantastic second day at DBW23 that finished with an amazing concert from Ryan Quigley and special guest Allen Vizzutti!

Come along to the Royal Irish Academy of Music this evening at 7:30pm for a concert showcasing our amazing faculty!

Tickets can be purchased here - https://www.dublinbrassweek.com/store/p72/Wednesday_28_June%3A_DBW23_Faculty_Concert.html

27/06/2023

A great first day at DBW23 with lots of masterclasses and lessons at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. The day closed with the Yamaha DBW23 Concerto Competition final, congratulations to all our finalists and a special mention to our winner Peter McNeill!

We have another full day today finishing with Ryan Quigley in concert with special guest Allen Vizzutti. Catch them at 9pm in The Sugar club.

Get your tickets here - https://www.dublinbrassweek.com/store/p71/Tuesday_27_June%3A_Ryan_Quigley_Quartet_at_the_Sugar_Club_ft_Special_Guest_Allen_Vizzutti.html

25/06/2023

Final post before we begin Dublin Brass Week 2023! Check out our DBW23 Festival Brochure linked below. Overview of each day, all concerts, headshots of our DBW23 participants and faculty biographies! See you tomorrow morning from 10am!

DBW23 Festival Programme

25/06/2023

Just finished setting up Vernon Studio for DBW23 registration! Looking forward to welcoming everyone to the Royal Irish Academy of Music tomorrow morning and starting masterclasses at 10am!

Find tickets to all our concerts here - https://www.dublinbrassweek.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html

25/06/2023

Returning Participant Feature - Jack Cullen

We caught up with Jack this week ahead of DBW23. We asked him what he enjoys about the festival and what he’s looking forward to this year. See what he says below:

Having taken part in DBW on four occasions now, it gives me great pride in seeing such a prominent brass festival right on my front doorstep. The visiting artists are some of the best in the world, and we are so fortunate to get the chance to work with them. I am very much looking forward to a week of education, exceptional music making, and exceptional craic!

As Jack mentioned above, this will be his 4th year at DBW! Take a look at him at our first Tuba course in 2017.

Hear Jack in concert with all our Active and Academy participants on Thursday evening at The Pepper Canister Church.

Get your tickets here - https://www.dublinbrassweek.com/store/p73/Thursday_29_June%3A_DBW23_Closing_Concert.html

23/06/2023

Check out our Day Passes that are now on sale for DBW23!

No need to worry if you can’t make the full DBW23 festival, a Day Pass will give you full access to observe all public classes. This includes masterclasses, audition classes and lectures. You will also receive a free ticket for the Concerto Competition if you attend on Day 1! The course schedule can be seen on our website.

Purchase your Pass here - https://www.dublinbrassweek.com/store/p74/DBW23_DAY_PASS.html