Besses are getting into the swing of their summer season following two concerts in Prestwich. They followed up a scorching concert in St Mary's Park with a sensational Broadway concert for Prestwich festival which left many audience members visibly moved. Chair Matthew Bailey said, "The band is playing the best it has for some years. Under our new conductor Jonathan Lo, we're really entertaining people and I'm excited for the summer ahead."

As well as various jobs around the area, Besses' next concert is this Sunday June 6th at Radcliffe Civic Hall. Starting at 2:30pm, the band will join forces with the Affetside Choir for the ever-popular "Brass and Voices" afternoon. Tickets are priced at £6 and available at the hall or on the door. For more information phone Daisy on 0161 723 5272.

Brass in the Park