Cherry Blossom 2025 Sunday 23 March 2025, 3pm Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham FREE Book your free ticket Much like our favourite cherry blossom, we are back once again! Join us for the highly anticipated fourth instalment of our serene Cherry Blossom Concert series, proudly in collaboration with Brindleyplace and IKON Gallery. This will be an hour-long, free event for all ages, inspired by nature. Want to bring a moment of calm to your Sunday lunchtime? This will be an hour-long, free event for all ages, inspired by nature. Grab a drink from one of Brindleyplace's local cafes, and feel free to drop in and out as you please! Join us as we showcase our world-class musicians, create time and space for mindfulness in your local community, and facilitate connection with others amongst nature. The music for this year’s special event will follow the life cycle of a tree: from using living trees and plants as instruments, to the refined sound of the violin. John Cage (1912-1992): Branches (1976) for percussion and amplified plant materials John Cage: Waltz (from Trio) (1934) for percussion ensemble Pierre Boulez (1925-2016): Anthèmes II excerpt (1997) for violin and electronics Carola Bauckholt (b. 1959): Woodpecker [Specht] (2007) for percussion ensemble David Hindley (1933-2018): FANFARE: Corn Bunting (Miliaria calendra 21.7.63) (1994) for brass sextet Steve Reich (b. 1936): Music for Pieces of Wood (1973) for percussion ensemble What to expect? Relaxing sounds inspired by nature A very special communal moment in the heart of Birmingham Unexpected music from world class musicians in your city One hour to listen, reflect and reconnect in the busy-ness of life Want to know more? Take a look at our highlights from 2023. We are extremely grateful to The Marchus Trust and Hopkins/Sayer Charity for their generous support of this concert. Suggested Donation via the Big Give Although our Cherry Blossom Concert is free, we offer the option to make a small donation when you book. If you would like to do this, please donate via our Big Give Arts for Impact 2025 campaign. Every donation made between 18th and 25th March will be doubled and goes to support more free, accessible concerts in Birmingham like this! If you do wish to give the suggested donation of £5, please do that via our Big Give campaign page. Thank you. What else is coming up? Tickets Booking for this event has now closed. Manage Cookie Preferences