Besses O’ th’ Barn on a high as Lo becomes their new MD.

There will be an evening of Area test piece music in Saddleworth later next month headed by United Co-op Milnrow.

The most famous dreadlocks in the banding world are to be cut back to their roots - all for a great charity close to composer Simon Dobson’s heart.

There is a strong line up of bands at the Welsh Open early next month as BTM look to defend their title.

Better late than never for Derwent as they hand out the awards - including the champers!

The Newark Brass Festival has just taken place - and it was a great event for tuba players.

It was a weekend of heartache and celebration for Jackfield Elcock Reisen at Butlins.

Alan Hobbins is the new MD at the Timperley Band.

Scherzo Brass enjoyed their RNCM appearance last weekend - and had a surprise visitor to thank too.

A number of bands are doing their bit to help with the disaster in Haiti.