Holocene (Onyx Brass) (New Music Biennial)

for 1 hour
Bradford Cathedral
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Onyx Brass reimagines the contemporary brass ensemble with a bold and unconventional work exploring our current geological epoch.

Holocene explores the interplay between multiple tiers of sound while creating a detailed tapestry of sonic nuance that is intricate, earthy and mysterious.

Hear the influence of time in the shimmering resonance of bowed and struck cymbals and vocalisation.

Genre: Classical contemporary

This New Music Biennial 2025 event is free, but ticketed. Seating is unallocated and tickets don’t guarantee entry: admission is on a first-come, first-served basis for those with tickets. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

This event includes two performances of the same work and a short interview with the creative team in between the two, enabling audiences to experience the second performance with greater insight into the creative process.

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Bradford's beautiful Cathedral is a hidden jewel waiting to be discovered. Set in tranquil gardens the Cathedral is alive with a sense of story from its thirteen centuries at the heart of the city.


This, the third church on the site, is over 500 years old, with twentieth century additions. Bradford's most ancient place of worship is friendly, peaceful and fascinating, with many special features.


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Holocene (Onyx Brass) (New Music Biennial)

for 1 hour
Bradford Cathedral
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

Onyx Brass reimagines the contemporary brass ensemble with a bold and unconventional work exploring our current geological epoch.

Holocene explores the interplay between multiple tiers of sound while creating a detailed tapestry of sonic nuance that is intricate, earthy and mysterious.

Hear the influence of time in the shimmering resonance of bowed and struck cymbals and vocalisation.

Genre: Classical contemporary

This New Music Biennial 2025 event is free, but ticketed. Seating is unallocated and tickets don’t guarantee entry: admission is on a first-come, first-served basis for those with tickets. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

This event includes two performances of the same work and a short interview with the creative team in between the two, enabling audiences to experience the second performance with greater insight into the creative process.

More info