Adams Instruments continues to develop its mark in the brass band movement in the UK with the news that they have appointed WFEL flugel player Nicola Shaw as a performance artist.

Brought up in the banding movement starting with Golborne Youth Band, Nicola has performed at all the major UK based contests — from the British Open and National Championships to Brass in Concert and has gained both contest success and critical acclaim for her solo performances.



She developed her playing through a highly successful eight year tenure with Wingates Band before moving to WFEL Fairey in 2021. Nicola works as an online brass teacher and tutor around the Altrincham and Manchester areas.

Nicola told The Bandsman "In simple terms it's the most rich, large sounding flugel I have ever played, whilst being the most in tune.

It is also the easiest, with the option of the larger lead pipe, which greatly enhances its range and helps in my quest to push the boundaries of any flugel soloist.

I am just so pleased Adams have clearly taken the time to build in my opinion the perfect flugelhorn."