The exhibition ‘That’s Banding! 200 years of tradition and change’, shows off items donated to the archive, believed to be the world’s most extensive, over many decades, including concert programmes, photographs, trophies and hats.
A touchscreen plays memories of people involved in “banding” from across the country.
Austin’s own experience is one of the more recent stories in a story stretching back about 200 years.
The young musician and conductor explains: “I think it’s really important that people know about brass bands and come and watch us or give it a go themselves.”
