Photographer Lorne Campbell was asked to produce an uplifting picture on behalf of the National Lottery, celebrating its 27th anniversary, which began in November 1994.
Carol Porter, flugel horn with Morecambe Band in Lancashire was chosen to pose with the statue of the iconic entertainer, Eric Morecambe, on the promenade of the...read more
The amazing fundraising efforts of teenage brother and sister Matthew and Olivia Hurst has raised over £5700 for their local hospice. The duo has become a bit of a musical sensation in their local area over the festive period in support for a local hospice having given 34 carolling performances. The...read more
Jim Trott, the Executive Director and founder of the Brass for Africa charity has been awarded the MBE in the Queen's New Years Honours. Jim founded the organisation in 2009, and which today employs 45 staff from the communities it works in within regions of Uganda, Rwanda and Liberia.
Over 1,000 youngsters...read more
The contest has been adjudicated and the results are out for the recent Gloucestershire Brass Band Association Virtual Solo and Ensemble Festival. Karin Lythell, GBBA secretary commented, “Congratulations to all prize winners and thank you to everyone who entered. We were delighted with the take up for the event, which spread...read more
The virtual performances of Whitburn Band have been recognised by BBC Radio 2 DJ Ken Bruce and Classic FM. The Scottish Open champion published six new performances over the festive season, as the West Lothian band continued to play during this difficult period for all musicians.
Whitburn’s performance of Leroy Anderson’s A...read more