Debbie Agnew - Publicity Officer

Hull has been my home since birth. I started learning piano at 7 and then percussion too when I was 9. I progressed through various youth orchestras and bands with the Hull Music Service, achieving my Grade 8 Percussion and travelling to and performing in Berlin, France, Italy, Raleigh (USA), Walt Disney World (USA) and Barcelona with the senior ensembles until I was 19.



Fast forward 17 years to 2016 and I was asked if I would be interested in playing in a band again. I said no more than once, but eventually agreed to come and help out, with the promise of the pub afterwards and the National Finals to tempt me!  After starting rehearsals in June, my first three performances were a concert in July, Dr Martin's contest in September and the National Finals in October. Talk about being thrown in at the deep end!

My intentions of 'just helping out' continued until the following May, when I finally realised I wasn't going anywhere. I was loving playing and being part of the band! I was awarded the Most Improved Player of the Year award in December 2017 and was thrilled when we came first in the areas in 2019.