Thanks The Guardian for asking me to write this piece. This brass band love is only getting stronger with time. Split The Air plays this weekend The Glasshouse International Centre for Music Gateshead with Grimethorpe Colliery Band theguardian.com/music/article/…

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Time to try and salvage another hugely important Edinburgh venue change.org/p/preserve-sum… John Swinney we can't lose Summerhall Summerhall

I am looking for some men whose genres are not jazz - or not just jazz, for a writing project I am involved with. Please DM if you are intrigued/interested in working with me.

With live venues closing every other week, it’s heartening to read this good news from The Jazz Bar in Edinburgh ⭐️ crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-new-jazz…

Crowdfunder campaign launched to save Edinburgh's Jazz Bar from closure jazzwise.com/news/article/c…

Sharing on behalf of a student: looking for female identifying music students to complete a survey: they need to be studying at a uk conservatoire in jazz, trad or classical (any instrument) or have graduated in 22/23 ISM Donne Foundation The F-List for Music forms.office.com/e/BE9GwgBxW5

Doing this tomorrow in Edinburgh at the lovely Umbrella Vinyl!

I have cleaned & enhanced for you the oldest verified photograph of London, taken 185 years ago, in September 1839. This is a daguerreotype photograph, taken at Trafalgar Square, looking past the equestrian statue of King Charles into Whitehall and Parliament Street beyond. The

Calling all East Lothian Secondary School Students! We have created Front Row with East Lothian Council - news and information Instrumental Music Service; a brand new series of fantastic opportunities to get involved with one of the UK's most acclaimed music festivals🎶 Find out more at forms.office.com/pages/response…

Thread on alternative views of iconic landmarks you (probably) haven’t seen before 🧵 1. The worn steps of the Tower of Pisa

some new additions to The F-List for Music jazz playlist tonight, with new music from Hannah Horton and Brigitte Beraha plus revisiting albums by Josephine Davies and @YazzAhmed1 open.spotify.com/playlist/4CjVE…

An immense privilege to chat to British vocalist Norma Winstone about motherhood and career for this week's "Mothers In Jazz" interview, published on UK Jazz News. What a treat and a huge thank you, Norma 🙏✨ londonjazznews.com/2024/07/01/mot…

The Composeher world premiere recording releases 19/7!  This very special CD - featuring the world premiere recordings of 7 new works - will be available as a CD, and on all major streaming platforms.  💿 Pre-order: bit.ly/composeher_alb… 🎶 Stream: gsachoir.ffm.to/composeher

The first trailer for SUN RA: The Door of the Cosmos has been released. Support the documentary on Kickstarter at tinyurl.com/SunRaDoc

I am so proud to announce this book is out on October 17th. Over 50 music folk offer insights, stories, and a good deal of humour and advice to boot. From classical stars including Dame Evelyn Glennie, stars of rock, punk, jazz, and folk, DJs, technicians, and writers.

On Saturday, I received a letter from the DWP telling my partner about changes to Winter Fuel Payment. My partner died on Thursday 19th September. I informed the DWP of his death on Friday 27th September using the online "Tell Us Once" service. 1/

The Royals make millions in profit each year, but this has always been shrouded in secrecy, until now. A joint Channel 4 Dispatches and The Times and The Sunday Times investigation reveals that the King and Prince William are receiving public money through leasing property to public services like the NHS.

Hello! It doesn’t cost anything to retweet but it helps me spread the word about my small business. My online shop is full of bold & colourful prints, homewares and cards. I’m also available for freelance design work and art licensing. gailmyerscough.co.uk

We celebrate #Glasgow850 with sue mckenzie Sound Explorers GlasgowConcertHalls on Sat 21 Jun. Glasgow-born saxophonist & educator Sue McKenzie helps youngsters uncover an exciting world of sounds & rhythms using a variety of instruments. Sign up for free workshop tickets jazzfest.co.uk