Sweeney Todd and Acid Brass

The diverse banding scene of North West England

Archives and love songs

Archivist Tim Mutum welcomes us into his treasured collection

Triumphant timps

Hannah meets percussionist Cathryn Hurst, who got into music through banding.

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