Brassic Parp

Brassic Parp. Where to start? Probably sixty-six million years ago, when the dinosaurs got done over by a rocky space nugget. A shame, really—but it ultimately led to the rise of humans without the dangers of scaly megafauna. That worked out quite nicely, as it meant the 90s, 00s, and teenies could happen at the height of human achievement: Mr Blobby, Robot Wars, and the Nokia 3210… all the way to Apple Bottom jeans and boots with the fur.

What does all this mean? Nothing.

But somehow, some combination of all these things led to a group of seven nerds in 2023 starting a brass band and blurting out DJ-style pop medleys with horns and a drum kit… all so they could dress up as characters from Jurassic Park.

Sounds like a lot? It is.

They've played everywhere from Brassworks and Bimble Bandada Festival to Cabarave (at Concorde 2), East Hoathly Bonfire Procession, Old Market: Big is Beautiful 2, Stand Up To Racism events, weddings, Carousel: Rock House, Caravanserai—and even busking.

Formed of musicians whose other bands include Town of Cats, Buffos Wake, Royal Dub Collective, Carnival Collective, Meow Meows, The Ordinary Boys, and Django Chutney.