Winter
SPECTACULAR
MONDAY 1st DECEMBER 2025, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
(doors open at 6.00pm)
St George’s Church, HANOVER SQUARE, London W1S 1FX
JOIN US FOR BRASS FOR AFRICA’S MAGICAL WINTER SPECTACULAR!
MEET SOME OF OUR MUSICIANS FROM UGANDA, INTERNATIONAL TRUMPET SOLOIST MATILDA LLOYD AND THE INCREDIBLE 10-PIECE BRASS POWERHOUSE OLD DIRTY BRASSTARDS!
Doors open 6.00pm
MATILDA LLOYD
BRASS FOR AFRICA AMBASSADOR
Praised as an “eloquent trumpet soloist” (The Times), Matilda Lloyd captivates audiences with her artistry, communication, and musicality.
Her “flawless sound and virtuosic technique” (Saarbrücker Zeitung) bring a unique flair to every performance. After winning First Prize in the Eric Aubier International Trumpet Competition in Rouen, France in 2017, Matilda has appeared as a soloist all over the world; throughout Europe, South Africa and in the US.
OLD DIRTY BRASSTARDS
Tweed-clad 10-piece brass powerhouse, Old Dirty Brasstards, burst onto the scene in 2012 with their exhilarating party jams and unique interpretations of indie classics!
Formed in Forest Hill in the heart of South East London by trombonists Chris Smith & Richard Turner, they have wowed audiences at top venues such as Bush Hall, Hammersmith Apollo, KOKO, Ronnie Scott’s, The Roundhouse and XOYO amongst others.
They have supported renowned artists like Basement Jaxx and The Hoosiers and delivered barnstorming sets at major festivals such as Glastonbury, All Points East, BST Hyde Park, Mighty Hoopla and others.
BRASS FOR AFRICA IS AN AWARD-WINNING SOCIAL IMPACT ORGANISATION. WE USE MUSIC TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE IN AFRICA, HELPING THEM ACHIEVE BETTER HEALTH, EDUCATION AND EQUALITY.
WE BELIEVE IN A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO FULFIL THEIR POTENTIAL AND THRIVE.
1 in 3 people in Sub-Saharan Africa live in extreme poverty (World Bank). Our approach consists of:
EDUCATION: We deliver comprehensive life-skills education and robust career development programmes, alongside targeted initiatives designed to prevent school dropout and ensure sustained youth engagement in learning.
EQUALITY: We champion inclusion through dedicated programmes for refugees, ensuring equal opportunities for children with disabilities, and actively advocating for gender equality for girls and young women.
HEALTH: We equip young people with vital HIV/AIDS awareness programmes, essential mental health support, and impactful public health campaigns.
