Young Voices: Matt Rowe

First published in Brass Band World magazine in July 2015

As a youngster, playing football was the dream for Matt Rowe. Then the 21-year-old euphonium player caught the music bug and is now donning the colours of the biggest names in the brass band world.

Young Voices: Ailsa Russell

First published in Brass Band World magazine in June 2015

Mark Good chats to tenor horn player, 23-year-old Ailsa Russell, who has established herself as one of the finest players of her generation and is poised to carve out a career in the military.

Young Voices: Jordan Robertson

First published in Brass Band World magazine in May 2015

Mark Good chats with the talented 16-year-old Scottish tenor trombone player, Jordan Robertson, who is already turning heads with her playing – and puts it all down to her upbringing in her local band!

Young Voices: Vincent Bearpark

First published in Brass Band World magazine in April 2015

Mark Good meets Swiss cornet player, Vincent Bearpark. The Yamaha Artist’s father played with one of the most famous names in banding and 21-year-old Vincent has also caught the brass playing bug.

The regions resonate!

First published in Brass Band World magazine in April 2015

The dust is settling on the seven UK Regional contests which have taken place since the last issue. With the help of Steve Jack, Tom Davoren and Jeremy Wise, Mark Good reflects on a hectic few weeks in the brass banding calendar.