Congratulations to all members of The Haydock Band on their performance at the Wychavon Festival of Brass Champions, and for winning a section prize. This year’s performance was the band’s first time entering the competition, in which brass bands from all over the country compete.
It’s great to see excellent musical talent from St Helens performing on the national stage, and the band should be proud of their performance this year.
Musicians, venues and events like the Wychavon Festival provide a huge boost to our economy, as well as their creative and cultural impact. I’ll be leading a debate in the House of Commons on Friday to call on the Government to do all it can to support our thriving music sector moving forward.