The intensive four-day program dedicated to lovers of woodwind and brass instruments will feature Viera Blech, Marshall Cooper and Da Blechhauf'n, among others. Musikmesse 2017, which will take place April 5-8 in Frankfurt, will have star performances for fans of all kinds of woodwind and brass music; both the most modern and the most classical will find their place on the Beck's Wood & Brass stage.
In collaboration with the organizers of the Woodstock of Brass Music festival, Messe Frankfurt will present a high-quality program over the four days of the fair, featuring renowned groups and bands. In addition, on the final day, the final of the Copa Kapella contest will be held, offering a very attractive platform for up-and-coming musicians.
Musikmesse is Europe's largest trade fair dedicated to musical instruments and sheet music.
There, industry professionals and musicians of all kinds can get an overview of the latest market developments and also try out thousands of different products from renowned manufacturers. As for woodwind and brass instruments, brands such as Adams Musical Instruments, Antigua Winds, Arnold Stölzel, Bernd Moosmann, Buffet Crampon, Danzi Reeds, J. Püchner, Kühnl & Hoyer, Miraphone, Mollenhauer, Schilke Music Products, Tenon Industrial and Yanagisawa will be present at the fair.
The guest artists on the Beck's Wood & Brass stage
From classical to rock, by way of new composers and big international hits, the lineup that will take the Beck's Wood & Brass stage covers several musical genres within woodwind and brass. So far, five big names on the scene have been confirmed for Musikmesse 2017:
Viera Blech
This seven-member Tyrolean group covers all kinds of music for any occasion: parties, festivals or concert halls. The whole European continent knows this acclaimed band, famous for its radio and television appearances.
Marshall Cooper
This sextet has successfully transformed the epic language of film music into the sound of brass music. The group describes its first album as "a record packed with superb soundtracks that could be part of any Tarantino movie."
Da Blechhauf'n
For fifteen years this septet has been part of everyday life in the German-speaking countries, with countless concerts. Each of its members combines comic talent with musical talent, turning their performances into pure, almost circus-like magic.
Bullhorns
Classics by the Beatles, AC/DC, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple come to life in a different way with the Bullhorns' covers. The nine members of this band have just released their first album with the unconditional support of jazz star James Morrison.
Fättes Blech
This band of seven devoted to brass and drums is the perfect mix to bring a party to life. Traditional brass music fuses with the most modern rock, pop and hip-hop thanks to this group.
Copa Kapella, the road to Woodstock
The Beck's Wood & Brass stage will host not only all the artists we've already mentioned, but also new musical talent. In the final of the Copa Kapella band contest, five groups will rock the stage. Of these, one chosen by the jury will get the chance to play on the Beck's Wood & Brass stage at Musikmesse. In addition, seventy bands from thirteen different countries are taking part in the contest, so the music won't stop throughout the fair.
