*
banner

Abertillery continues on 2015 resurgence

New players and a long term desire to succeed is giving Abertillery Town Band a huge boost.

Abertillery
 

Abertillery Town Band is currently enjoying the musical fruits of hard work and a long term aim to secure its future through young player development.

Progress

New players have joined to help cement the contest progress the band has made under recently appointed MD, Josh Ruck.

While Ken Lewis and Colin Jones return to the band from neighbours Ebbw Valley Brass on cornet and BBb tuba respectively, students Josh Fish and Michael Edwards have also returned to complete the percussion section ahead of the Welsh Regional Championship in Swansea in March.

Welcome

A band spokesman told 4BR: “We’re delighted to welcome Ken, Colin, Josh and Michael back to us, especially as we are now enjoying having a full band around the stands as we continue to work hard under our new Musical Director.”

We’re delighted to welcome Ken, Colin, Josh and Michael back to us, especially as we are now enjoying having a full band around the stands as we continue to work hard under our new Musical DirectorAbertillery Band

Look forward

They added: “The start of 2015 has been a tough one with the news that the hard working Nigel Bard has had to take a break from playing with the band.

However, his frequent trips to the bandroom have been a delight to all of us, and we look forward to him returning to his rightful seat in the trombone section very soon!

Colin Jones has agreed to play solo trombone in Nigel’s absence, before returning to the bass section after Welsh Area contest.”

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Will Everitt

National Youth Band to explore jazzy enclosures

August 8 • Will Everitt's explorations on a small jazz enclosure will bring a different feel to the music provided by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in London this weekend.


Kapitol

Albert Hall change followed consultation

August 8 • Kapitol Promotions confirm that the decision to reverse the automatic qualification numbers to the Albert Hall Final came after engagement with stakeholders and National Forum.


bbss

Brass Band Summer School rounds off with Gala Concert

August 8 • If you in Harrogate this evening, why not go along and enjoy the entertainment on offer from the delegates of the Brass Band Summer School.


WILLEBROEK

Record Academy recruits at Willebroek

August 8 • The World and European Champion brings together a record number of delegates for its annual Academy course.


The Lindley Band - Parp and a Pint

Wednesday 6 August • 14a Holly Bank Road. Lindley. Huddersfield . West Yorkshire HD3 3 JE


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 8 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham GL51 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 15 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL52 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 22 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Ilkeston Brass

August 9 • Ilkeston Brass need a new MD! We are a 4th section band based in SE Derbyshire with a strong community presence. We have empty seats in the cornet section but a core of committed players fighting to keep the band going.


Shirley Band

August 9 • The Shirley Band invite applications for the position of MUSICAL DIRECTOR. Due to relocation, we now seek a Musical Director to maintain a high standard of playing and to produce varied programmes for our sell-out concert series together with contests.


Mereside Brass

August 7 • MERESIDE BRASS have vacancies for PERCUSSION players. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs and socials. It would be great to hear from you if you would like to join the band or if you could help out when needed for concerts.


Duncan Wilson

Bmus(hons), LGSMD
Conductor, Adjudicator (member AoBBA)


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd