Pulling in the crowds at the most lucrative event of the year
Towering performances from Paris secure French title
Musical chairs in the north of England

Preview of the world premieres at Manchester’s Brass Band Festival
Looking forward to Butlins Mineworkers National Open Festival
MBE for trombone legend Maisie Ringham-Wiggins

Gurkha dancers steal the show at Skegness spectacular
Full report from the Butlins Mineworkers’ National Open Festival
Judging the judges – Alan Morison’s ABBA progress report

All the fun of the fair at the Butlins Mineworkers Festival
Major progress for All-Party Parliamentary Group
French banding revolution continues apace