As most may know until about two or three years ago I was playing in a UK brass band, and as you may also know brass band contests are a major thing in the UK, USA, and most of Europe. The question I ask is are there contests for other types of band, or single musicians, and what are your thoughts about turning music into a sport by playing to win a contest.
My own view is that music is music and shouldn't be turned into a sport, hence why I got out of the brass band scene and hardly play at all now.