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Michael Brawley Big Band to play Kelvingrove Bandstand at Glasgow’s WestFest
dailyrecord.co.ukAn award-winning Hamilton band is taking to the stage at Glasgow’s WestFest on Sunday June 9.The Michael Brawley Big Band play the iconic Kelvingrove Bandstand at 5pm as part of the city’s Big Sunday celebration.It’s a free event and is the first time the group has performed at the refurbished 100-year-old venue in Kelvingrove Park.Trumpet player Gary Mitchell said: “We are thrilled to be kicking off the evening’s entertainment.“So many big names have appeared at the Bandstand.
Indeed, I was there only last week watching Status Quo play. So, it’s great to be performing on the same stage.”The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android 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.Gary added: “None of the players are paid. We’ve donated more than £50,000 to charity over the years.”The B-listed bandstand was built by the Glasgow Corporation Parks department in 1924 but closed in 1999 and fell into disrepair.It reopened in 2014 following at £2.1 million refurbishment.The WestFest gig kicks off the band’s summer schedule.
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