StAMP Celebrates Five Years with a Day of Brass in St Andrews
Saturday 14 June 2025 – Free Public Events
St Andrews Music Participation (StAMP) marks its fifth anniversary with a vibrant, day-long celebration of brass music in the heart of St Andrews on Saturday 14 June 2025. The StAMP Made in Fife Festival presents two major public events that spotlight young talent, community musicians, and some of Scotland’s premier brass ensembles.
1.00pm – StAMP Brass Extravaganza
St Andrews Bandstand, The Scores
Free Outdoor Event
Led by participatory music specialists Oi Musica, this high-energy outdoor performance will unite more than 80 brass players from across Scotland. Together, they will premiere a brand-new, collaboratively created street band piece, celebrating the joy and power of making music in public spaces. Expect a dynamic mix of sound, rhythm, and colour in this unmissable, family-friendly event.
7.30pm – StAMP Celebration Concert
Holy Trinity Church, St Andrews
Free Entry (retiring collection)
The evening concert features performances by:
– The Wallace Collection
– Kingdom Brass & Kingdom Brass Youth
– the cooperation band
– StAMP Brass Musicians
Under the direction of Katrina Marzella Wheeler, Alistair Gibson, and Denise Crighton-Ward, the concert will present an ambitious programme of original brass compositions and symphonic works. Highlights include the world premieres of two new pieces written especially for the young musicians who began their musical journeys with StAMP.
About StAMP
Launched in 2020, St Andrews Music Participation (StAMP) Brass is an award-winning initiative from the University of St Andrews. Its mission is to make brass playing accessible to all while celebrating the rich tradition of brass band music in Scotland. In just five years, StAMP has introduced over 1,000 young people to brass instruments and reached many more through schools, workshops, and public performances across Fife. With a focus on inclusion, creativity, and community, StAMP is redefining what it means to make music together.
