Music’s been a lifelong passion for George Holmes

At 85, he’s just now getting ready to put down his baton as conductor of the King Street Brass Band

By Julian Gavaghan

Last updated on Jun 20, 2024

Posted on Jun 20, 2024

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Music’s been a lifelong passion for George Holmes

George Holmes has been part of brass bands since his youth in the Salvation Army and is now finally retiring as conductor of the King Street Brass Band, inset. [Julian Gavaghan]

Music’s been a lifelong passion for George Holmes

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