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So it’s been five years since I’ve been to Butlins and it’s nice to see that, like the other wonders of the world, Butlins hasn’t changed...

It’s the most wonderful (and busy) time of the year! Hands up, who’s sick of Christmas Festival already? Yes, it’s that time of year...

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...

Very superstitious, writing’s on the wall…. Fight or Flight (of Stairs) As I’m sure many of you are, I’m currently watching Sky Arts’...

I’ve been incredibly lucky to have experienced some brilliant performance opportunities during my time in banding. From performing at the...

I do often find myself making a mental list of pieces I want to play. Whether I’m sat in the audience at a concert or falling down the...

Also known as ‘Reason’s Why Liv Shouldn’t Be Allowed Out Without Supervision.’ I told you in my last ‘Embarrassing Banding Moments’...

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...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Last year I did a post of things to look out for at Whit Friday (click here to read). This year...

I started playing when I was seven years old, so I can’t really remember my life before banding. I’d say something profound like ‘my life...

Hello! So, if you’ve been following this blog for a while (you troopers!) and you’ve read the title, I suppose you’ve probably guessed...