The Happy End was a brass band formed by Matt Fox in 1983. Inspired by the music of Kurt Weill, Hans Eisler and Charlie Haden, to name a few, the band reflected the political landscape of London and the UK throughout the Thatcher years. Conceived in the squats of Bonnington Square and Vauxhall Grove The Happy End grew to accommodate up to 24 musicians eventually including the singer Sarah Jane Morris. They became a regular feature at anti-establishment gatherings of the 1980s. played over 150 benefit concerts for the miners during the events which originated with the 1984 strike.[1]