Perhaps Contraption

A progressive brass band fuelled by art pop and performance art.

‘A beguiling, euphoric blast of energy” - The Scotsman.

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We've had an incredible year touring our new promenade experience The Journey.

Here's a clip of us performing it at @NationalTheatre programmed by @GDIFestival back in the Summer.

Thanks to all who came out to meander and explore with us, there will be more antics next year!

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@sowetokinch @elonmusk 😹

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A Rare London Double-Headline Show! The Journey + Stage Set, Jamboree, Friday 26th September - https://t.co/3ydQyQVfGC

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London! We're returning to the amazing @jamboreevenue on Friday 26th Sept.
We will perform an indoor version of our street theatre show THE JOURNEY, as well as a full-powered stage set.
Support from brass-folk fusion powerhouse SOUTHBOUND.
Tickets 'ere: https://t.co/USrBPwRIhZ

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Our new EP 'Four Lost Songs' is out today! Here is a live snippet of our reimagining of John Adam’s @helltweet masterpiece ‘Short Ride in a Fast Machine’ rearranged from a symphony orchestra to a 8 brassy zealots.
We used a phonetic poem to remember his complex rhythms!

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Four Lost Songs - New Music! - Our New EP arrives on Monday - https://t.co/rV7xxRMmCk

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We're sorry to announce that our 7th June show at @jamboreevenue has unfortunately had to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Apologies to all who had planned to come and celebrate our EP launch, we are looking to reschedule another London show at Jamboree asap.

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With immense gratitude to our commissioners @brightfest @timber_festival and @SIRF_Stockton

All made possible by the amazing Without Walls UK

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We've had an incredible year touring our new promenade experience The Journey.

Here's a clip of us performing it at @NationalTheatre programmed by @GDIFestival back in the Summer.

Thanks to all who came out to meander and explore with us, there will be more antics next year!

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The first sharing of the Journey! Thanks so much to @101OutdoorArts for hosting us. It's the perfect space to create...

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We paraded around 101 for the sharing of The Journey by @perhapscontrap with dancing, singing and visual vernacular (including poetry, mime and signing!) ☀️

The audience loved it & it was great to hear everyone’s feedback at the end 🙌 

#101Sharing

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Travelers!
Friends!

Meet us this weekend at @brightfest for the world premiere of THE JOURNEY

Sat 18th & Sun 19th May
Regency Square
Gather 10.30am, start 10.40am
Gather 4pm, start 4.10pm
FREE!

Let's weave and howl.
Let's embark on a journey.

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Our new piece 'The Journey' with premiere at @brightfest on May 17th & 18th

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Honoured to be part of this amazing programme this season!

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Catch The Journey here:

Brighton Festival (World premiere): 18th & 19th May

Timber Festival: 6th & 7th July

Stockton International Riverside Festival: 3rd August

There will also be a new album of accompanying music to follow!

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We're thrilled to announce the creation of 'The Journey'

A new promenade performance and score, weaving it's way through fields and streets this Summer...

We're honoured to be commissioned by @brightonfestival @sirf_stockton and @timberfestival and @WithoutWallsUK

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@hocuspocusclown @NNFest Sadly the programme was printed wrong and we were told to perform where the website said we were performing…It meant lots of people went to the wrong spot, was really disappointing! Apologies.

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toot toot - catch @PerhapsContrap again today at day two of the Welcome Weekend! https://t.co/eMovUgTSYQ

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We’re in Norwich this weekend for the @NNFest ! Hoping to see you out on the streets with a flurry of brass and yellow…✨✨✨

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We’re coming back to the mirth-filled fields of Just So Festival this summer! ❤️

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We've added even more programming to our jam-packed 2023 line-up! Featuring... @SoniaSabriCo, @Bambolinandodo, @LittleGroovers1, @ProductionsRost, @handsdowncircus, @ThingumaTheatre, @beejadance and much, much more!

Check it out >> https://t.co/OuCti5cA8O

#FamilyFestival

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@MrPatrickJohns @morrisontrumpet @BBCRadio2 @theluckychops @bonegasm @rabihaboukhalil @lettucefunk @HeavyBeatBrass @joefiedlermusic @SherrieMaricle @German_Brass @youngbloodbrass Thanks Patrick, great show 💪

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Live streamin’ at 8pm GMT over on our YouTube channel!