Ty Cerdd, the body which oversees the creation and promotion of professional and amateur music making in Wales has announced the appointment of is new incoming Director.

Respected

Deborah Keyser will take over the role from the highly respected Gwyn L Williams on November 1st, and hails from a professional background that has included the leadership of Creu Cymru, which looks after the artistic development of theatres and arts centres in Wales

In her first public newsletter she stated: "I particularly look forward to working with the immensely rich scene of composers and performing groups that flourishes in Wales, and connects with communities across our nation.

Ty Cerdd's unique location, in the public foyer of Wales Millennium Centre, is a huge advantage for the organisation, and for the profile of Welsh music."

4BR understands that the proposed bid to host the 2020 European Brass Band Championship is still very much on the agenda for the organisation4BR

European bid

4BR understands that the proposed bid to host the 2020 European Brass Band Championship is still very much on the agenda for the organisation, with outgoing Director Gwyn L Williams having played a leading role in promoting proposed applications for funding through various Welsh Government agencies and authorities.