The British Open champion Tredegar has announced that it has entered into a sponsor partnership with Premier Percussion.

Partnership first

Premier will provide the Open and Masters champion with their equipment over the next three years, through Welsh retailers Ev-entz of Newport, in what is believed to be the first brass band partnership with the worldwide provider of high quality orchestral percussion and drum kits.

To be able to attract a company such as Premier to become a partner sponsor shows that they recognise our desire to be committed to the highest musical standardsMD, Ian Porthouse

Highest musical standards

MD Ian Porthouse told 4BR: "This is great news for the band. To be able to attract a company such as Premier to become a partner sponsor shows that they recognise our desire to be committed to the highest musical standards – and to achieve that we are delighted to be able to use percussion equipment from a world leading brand."

Iconic brand

Principal percussionist Steve Barnett also expressed his delight at the partnership.

"We are privileged to have the opportunity to team up with such an iconic British brand. We are both forward thinking organisations, committed to high standards and professional progression and will complement each other perfectly."