Latest articles from Great British Life http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/ en-gb Cheadle Hulme teenager Jack Sheen is the new BBC Young Composer of the Year. This talented musician may become accustomed to earning prestigious titles … WORDS BY EMMA MAYOH PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIRSTY THOMPSON Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/cheadle-hulme-teenager-jack-sheen-is-the-new-bbc-young-composer-of-the-year-36368/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/cheadle-hulme-teenager-jack-sheen-is-the-new-bbc-young-composer-of-the-year-36368/ It’s 50 years and counting for the Merseybeats and their lead singer Tony Crane, the saviour of Hoylake’s heritage, as Paul Mackenzie reports Photography by Kirsty Thompson Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/merseybeats-lead-singer-tony-crane-reflects-on-50-years-in-show-business-35766/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/merseybeats-lead-singer-tony-crane-reflects-on-50-years-in-show-business-35766/ Wirral band Elbow Jane hope to give forces charity a helping hand WORDS BY Victoria Heneghan Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/wirral-band-elbow-jane-to-perform-in-aid-of-help-for-heroes-34987/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/wirral-band-elbow-jane-to-perform-in-aid-of-help-for-heroes-34987/ Barnton Silver Band are tuning up for a special birthday party Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/barnton-silver-band-to-celebrate-120th-birthday-34796/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/barnton-silver-band-to-celebrate-120th-birthday-34796/ Singers from Cheshire are hoping for glory when they compete in Llangollen this month Photography by John Cocks Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/the-cheshire-chord-company-to-perform-at-llangollen-eisteddfod-33876/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/the-cheshire-chord-company-to-perform-at-llangollen-eisteddfod-33876/ Jane Hunt is a world-class violinist living in New York but it all began in Didsbury Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/the-didsbury-roots-of-violin-venus-jane-hunt-30907/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/the-didsbury-roots-of-violin-venus-jane-hunt-30907/ A residency at one of the world's most famous clubs is a dream come true for Wirral band, Madison Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/wirral-band-madison-on-the-road-to-stardom-22628/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/wirral-band-madison-on-the-road-to-stardom-22628/ Edward Gregson deliberated before accepting a commission to write a new work to complement Mahler’s sixth symphony. But after his initial doubt, the Cheshire-based composer could not turn it down WORDS BY JANETTE SYKES PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN COCKS Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/cheshire-composer-edward-gregsons-command-performance-16466/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/cheshire-composer-edward-gregsons-command-performance-16466/ At this time of year there is nothing more uplifting than the sound of a choir singing carols. We discover what the festive season is like for the choristers of Chester Cathedral WORDS BY EMMA MAYOH PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN COCKS Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/the-sound-of-christmas-at-chester-cathedral-16007/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/the-sound-of-christmas-at-chester-cathedral-16007/ This talented Haslington band are clearly going forward, thanks to their single 'Regress' which caught the ears of no less than Radcliffe and Maconie Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/vanguards--music-pioneers-from-haslingden-11546/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/vanguards--music-pioneers-from-haslingden-11546/ Jools Holland added another accolade to his career by playing at the exclusive Eaton Park Gala Ball charity concert in front of the Prince of Wales. Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/jools-holland-plays-to-prince-charles-in-chester-4476/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/jools-holland-plays-to-prince-charles-in-chester-4476/ Award-winning Cuddington violinist Sophie Rosa is hoping to add another string to her bow. Emma Mayoh finds out more. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/cuddington-violinist-sophie-rosa-takes-a-bow-11603/ http://cheshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/cuddington-violinist-sophie-rosa-takes-a-bow-11603/