The Brass Surgery

The Brass Surgery The Brass Surgery, based in Bangor Northern Ireland, specialising in repairs and servicing of brass/wind instruments

The Brass Surgery is run by Richard Ashmore who has been a professional player for 30 years, 18 years of which has been as Principal Bass Trombone with the Ulster Orchestra (BBCNI). He has been fortunate enough to have toured extensively across the world with various bands and orchestras and has made Northern Ireland his home since 1999. He has been repairing and servicing brass instruments for 20

years and recently qualified officially as an instrument repairer. As an educator Richard has taught at every level from beginner to diploma and beyond, and from age 7 to well beyond 70! He has also run his own education outfit ‘Primary Music’ specialising in shows and workshops in schools and nurseries across the province. Richard is now translating his extensive knowledge and experience from performance into instrument repairs and tuition.

10/06/2026
Hannah’s saxophone got the full treatment with a strip down/rebuild service - here’s an idea of what it went through…
10/06/2026

Hannah’s saxophone got the full treatment with a strip down/rebuild service - here’s an idea of what it went through…

10/06/2026

THE BRASS SURGERY IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!!

Hi everyone - I’m back!

Based in Bangor, Northern Ireland, I service and repair brass instruments as well as clarinets and saxophones

A great way to start was returning a freshly serviced alto saxophone to the lovely Hannah - a nightclub soloist with the stage name Saxxy Hannah. Check out her page, there are some great clips of her in action! (Hannah Afrifa)

Here’s a video of her trying it out and a few before & after pics of her sax. It actually changed colour!

18/05/2026

Join Downshire Brass in the beautiful surroundings of Belfast Castle for an exciting programme of brass band music. Set against the stunning backdrop of Cave Hill and sweeping views over Belfast Lough, Downshire bring their signature blend of soaring melodies, rich harmonies and toe-tapping tunes.

Finally starting to move into my new workshop! There’s another room of tools to come in that need a new home but I’m nea...
10/05/2026

Finally starting to move into my new workshop! There’s another room of tools to come in that need a new home but I’m nearly there. More soon…

A proud day - delighted to be joining Downshire Brass Band as associate conductor!
21/04/2026

A proud day - delighted to be joining Downshire Brass Band as associate conductor!

Downshire Brass is delighted to announce the appointment of  Richard Ashmore , Principal Bass Trombone with the  Ulster Orchestra , as our new  Associate Conductor . Richard is a professional bass trombonist with more than 35 years of musical experience. For the past 26 y

And I’m back!!Exciting times here at the Brass surgery. This is my new workshop currently being built in the garden - it...
26/01/2026

And I’m back!!

Exciting times here at the Brass surgery. This is my new workshop currently being built in the garden - it should be up and running in a month or so

I’m repairing and servicing brass instruments, clarinets and saxophones so if I can help please get in touch either through Messenger or on my new email:

[email protected]

More to come as I get things up and running

30/06/2019

Due to other commitments I have had to put The Brass Surgery on an extended holiday and will not be able to do repairs for a while. I do intend to reopen at some point later this year so please watch this space!

Address

33 Bryansburn Road
Bangor
BT203SD

Telephone

00447747 616197

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