The final of the 2018 Band Cymru will take place this evening in Swansea. It will be broadcast live on the S4C channel at 7.00pm.

Cory Band and Northop Silver from the first semi final, and Brass Beaumaris and BTM Band from the third, qualified to fight it out for the accumulated £8,000 top prize.

These bands could still top that up to a potential £10,000, as for the first time there is an additional £2,000 prize up for grabs for the best stage presentation of a single piece, whilst the competition's 'Best Soloist' will win £500.

Live on air

The final will be shown live on S4C from Swansea University's Great Hall. There are still some tickets left if people wish to attend.

Looking forward to the final, judge Wyn Davies told 4BR: "We've seen Wales punch about its weight with brass instruments, and perhaps that's been a bit of a secret until now, but following the Band Cymru 2018 final, it will be a secret no more!"

Swansea University is also looking forward to hosting the competition for the first time, with Senior Vice-Chancellor, Professor Iwan Davies telling 4BR: "We are very pleased to welcome the Final of Band Cymru to the Great Hall which was opened two years ago, and has already hosted a number of prestigious events."

This competition never disappoints. We've already experienced incredible performances in the semi-finals and there is much more to come from these four talented bands. We're ready for a show, and good luck to them all!Elen Rhys, S4C

Never disappoints

Elen Rhys, S4C Entertainment Content Commissioner added: "This competition never disappoints. We've already experienced incredible performances in the semi-finals and there is much more to come from these four talented bands.

We're ready for a show, and good luck to them all!"

Both programmes, together with the rest of the series, will be available to watch again online at s4c.cymru, BBC iPlayer and other platforms.