Principal Trombone Stephen Sykes won the Don Lusher Solo Competition held in Birmingham last weekend.

Steve faced off competition to claim first prize which includes a Yamaha Xeno trombone and the Don Lusher Trophy, which was presented by Don's Widow, Diana Lusher.

Steve also gets an invite to perform in London later this month with the famous Ted Heath Band, the ensemble where Don Lusher began his rise to fame as an outstanding trombone soloist.

Congratulations to Steve from everyone at Tredegar Band.