The Category Burnley is a subset of Lancashire.

'You will be performing in bright modern classrooms or lecture theatres with raked seating. Our accompanists use digital pianos. The piano provided for performance is a well-maintained Bösendorfer Grand.' Music Section held Mid March.

'Lancashire Music Service runs a network of music centres throughout the County where young musicians of all levels of experience can play together in bands and ensembles and sing in choirs, offering an ideal progression route from Whole Class Ensemble Tuition alongside opportunities for more advanced students.'

‘Set up in 2012 to give young musicians a chance of gaining substantial funding to help them continue their musical studies. The bursary is going into its fourth competition and in 2018 the prize fund available will be £18,000. The bursary competition takes place every two years, and runs over a course of rounds in the form of a video entry followed by two live performances. Since the first competition in 2012, the bursary has been continuously growing - expanding its range to include surrounding cities, but whilst still encouraging the local musicians that are at the core of the bursary's foundation.’ Eligibility ’Aged 17 to 21 years ... All who live within a 30 mile radius of The Colne Muni.’

'During World War Two, brass bands in the Burnley area lacked support. But with the help of Colonel Parkinson with instruments and musicians from local bands, they formed the Burnley Home Guard Band. The Band continued after the war, and because the band was formed from an alliance of many bands, in 1951 its name was changed to the Burnley Alliance Silver Band.  The Band is totally self supporting, and presently has 25 regular players ... The band is happy to welcome new players & take bookings.'

'Originally formed on instruction of Burnley Town Council in May 1920 ... The Choir perform at least four annual major concerts, usually accompanied by the Burnley Municipal Orchestra.'

'Remember the TV programme Last Choir Standing? Well, Colne Orpheus Glee Union claims to be the First Choir Standing ... Established in 1886, the Orpheus claims to have the longest unbroken history of any English male voice choir. Over 132 years, the Orpheus has sung for royalty, won at top music festivals, broadcast on radio and made numerous recordings. In recent years we have embarked on successful singing tours to Germany, France, Ireland and Malta.'