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This International Women's Day, I say a huge thank you to the amazing women who supported my brass band journey.

From original pieces to arrangements and solos, here are the pieces I have enjoyed during January.

Here are my new years resolutions to make 2025 one to remember (for all the right reasons) in my brass banding life. 

A look back on 2024 and all the brass band highlights that shaped it.

Grab your broom and don’t forget your pumpkin as we dive into 10 marvellously macabre pieces of music for brass band - *evil cackle*.

Explore 10 wonderfully chilled pieces of music that are the perfect soundtrack to a cosy autumn evening.

If you’re a young bander, here is what I wish I knew when I was your age…or had listened to when people told me!

Here is a quick guide that should outline everything to expect when marrying a bander.

If you’re looking for a theme for your next brass band concert that is a little bit different, then this is the post for you!

Find out what happens when the worlds of brass bands and drag performance collide in Freckleton Band's Kinky Toots show.

The Pemberton Band 2024 solo competition is set to be a fantastic opportunity for brass players of all ages.

The first part of my whistlestop tour through my banding life and the music that made it.

Brass Bands England (BBE) have announced the launch of the first-ever National Brass Band Week.

I’ve had the pleasure of hearing and playing a range of Williams’ music, beautifully arranged by some of the best brass band composers.

A class performance from the WFEL Fairey Band. I appreciated the programme which introduced me to a lot of music I hadn’t heard before - it’

The Derwent Brass International Compositional Award invites advanced composers and music creators from across the world to work with and wri

As a member of one of the 12 bands looking to crack the ‘Enigma’ code in Blackpool at the North West Regionals, I thought I would embark on

Impressive soloists, outstanding musical dexterity and unbelievable musicality - here's my in-depth review of Brighouse and Rastrick Band's

I’ll do my best to try and articulate with words just how mind-bogglingly incredible Cory’s performance was. 

As banders, we have something special, even in the saddest of times.