I disagree entirely with Brighton and Hove Council that brass bands present the wrong image. I and many others enjoy brass band music very much, and to prove it, about 650 supporters were in the audience at Hove Town Hall recently to watch a concert sponsored by the Millennium Fund. It featured three local bands, from Brighton, Hangleton and Patcham.

Brass band music has moved with the times and in addition to traditional melodies, arrangements of modern music are in great use, making concerts both stimulating and relaxing. It would be wonderful to have our local brass bands engaged to entertain both residents and tourists next year.

-Pam Ansell, Hill Drive, Hove