Blow the Roof Off!Wednesday 8 July
Brass instruments in the hands of Wallasey's young people! Six whole-class workshops lead to a high-energy concert headlined by Backchat Brass in partnership with the Love Music Trust.
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Why people should come
Six weeks ago, these kids had never picked up a brass instrument. Now they're about to share a stage with one of the UK's most exciting brass bands.
Blow the Roof Off! is exactly what it sounds like. Six whole-class workshops in Wallasey schools — delivered in partnership with the Love Music Trust — have put brass instruments into the hands of young people for the very first time. The result is a high-energy concert at the Floral Pavilion Blue Room that's part celebration, part spectacle and entirely joyful.
Headlining the night is Backchat Brass, bringing the kind of explosive, feel-good brass band energy that fills a room and has everyone on their feet. This is a concert that rewards both the performers who've worked for it and the audience lucky enough to be there.
- Young people from Wallasey schools perform live after six whole-class brass workshops
- Headlined by Backchat Brass — high-energy, feel-good and seriously impressive
- Delivered in partnership with the Love Music Trust
- A loud, joyful, roof-raising night at the Floral Pavilion Blue Room
- The kind of concert where you can't help but smile from start to finish
What to expect
A concert that builds to something brilliant — here's how the night unfolds.
Arrival
Doors open 30 minutes before the show at the Floral Pavilion Blue Room. Grab a drink, find your spot and get ready — this one gets loud.
The young performers
Students from Wallasey schools take the stage first, showcasing what six whole-class workshops with the Love Music Trust can produce. Expect pride, energy and a few goosebumps.
Backchat Brass headline
Then Backchat Brass take over — delivering the kind of high-octane brass band performance that fills every corner of the room and gets the whole audience moving.
The finale
Students and Backchat Brass share the stage together for a closing number — the moment the whole project has been building toward. Loud, live and completely unforgettable.
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Love this? Help us put more instruments in young hands
Whole-class music workshops cost money. Professional artists cost money. Your support helps us keep doing this — and keeps ticket prices low for the families who come to cheer.
Why donate?
- Funds whole-class brass workshops in Wallasey schools
- Brings professional musicians like Backchat Brass into the community
- Gives young people their first experience of a real instrument — and a real stage
- Sustains a partnership with the Love Music Trust that reaches more schools every year
Plan your visit
Everything you need to know before heading to the Floral Pavilion Blue Room.
Getting there
The Floral Pavilion is on Marine Promenade, New Brighton, CH45 2JS — right on the seafront. New Brighton train station is a short walk away, and the bus station is nearby too. Free parking is available at Fort Perch Rock car park directly opposite the venue, and along Marine Promenade and Kings Parade. The Blue Room is accessed through the main Floral Pavilion entrance.
Accessibility
The Floral Pavilion is fully step-free with flat access to the entrance and a lift to upper areas. Blue Badge parking is available directly outside. Accessible toilets are on the ground floor. An infrared hearing loop is available in the venue — ask at the cloakroom for a headset. If you have specific access needs, the box office team are happy to help plan your visit in advance.
Need help?
The box office is open Monday–Saturday, 12pm–8pm. Call 0151 639 4360 or visit floralpavilion.com for booking queries. Tickets can be collected from 45 minutes before the show. Want to know more about Backchat Brass or the Love Music Trust's work in schools? Visit the festival website for the full story. or lauriesmith@hfcmat.com
Come and make some noise
Young brass players. Backchat Brass headlining. The Floral Pavilion Blue Room. This is the loudest, most joyful night in the festival — grab your tickets before they're gone.
6–11 July · New Brighton, Wirral
Organised by C Change Creativity Collaborative in partnership with Love New Brighton & the New Brighton Partnership
Contact: lauriesmith@hfcmat.com
Supporting New Brighton's bid to become UK Town of Culture
