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Silly season is finally over. The halls have been decked, the bells have been jingled and we can put Santaclaustrophobia away for another...

So, I’m the numpty, who’s spent the last few weeks playing for two bands. As well, as going to my rehearsals with Eccles. once again...

Uneventful? With me? Never. So, I wasn’t planning on writing about last weekend’s concerts as I thought it was going to be a...

Last weekend I had the pleasure of being asked to dep for two bands at the Blackburn and Darwen Hymn and March contest. Before I get into...

I would just like to start off by saying I admire composers. Sitting for hours, figuring how to get the ideas out of your head onto...

Short answer: No. That’s all folks, thanks for reading! It can be unpleasant and extreme cases can be debilitating, but like most things...

Short answer? Naff! It feels naff! Oh, to be able to go out on stage as carefree as Theresa May skipping through a field of wheat. I...

It’s Back! Hello! I know it’s been a while since I last presented a Young Star article, but it’s back and what an article I’ve got to...

I know the title may make you think that I’ve finally lost it, but all shall become clear…and I lost it a long time ago so it’s not worth...