improvements in a tilting , lifting stand are presented . the tilt , lift stand is for a musical instrument stand or to elevate / tilt a speaker and or amplifier and rigidly supports a sousaphone brass type instruments , speaker or amplifier in an in a stored and in a playable or elevated position . the stand supports all or the majority of the weight of the instrument or speaker or amplifier in a static position to relieve the weight of the musical instrument or speaker or amplifier . the stand has legs that are extendable to rest on multiple levels as might be found in a stadium . the stand further has a securing mechanism that gently grasps a tubular section to hold the musical instrument . the speaker stand can be easily collapsed for transportation and storage .