South Wales banding commits to return to local contesting

It is hoped that south Wales banding will enjoy two Welsh League contests later this year following an encouraging AGM.

The two contests will take place in May and November

Sunday, 15 January 2023

There was encouraging news to report for south Wales banding from the annual general meeting of the South East Wales Brass Band Association that took place in Bedwas.

Not only was there a turnout of 17 band representatives, but proposals were agreed to book provisional dates for two local Welsh League contests later in the year.

May and November

These will be organised by Kapitol Promotions Ltd in association with the SEWBBA as an own-choice test-piece contest at Llanhilleth Miners Institute on Saturday 20th May, and at Stanwell School in Penarth as an own-choice entertainment contest on Saturday 18th November.

Entry will open to bands from Wales and will be run on national gradings.

The Welsh contesting year will kick off at the Welsh Open contest in Newport on February 18th.

Committee

At the AGM, the following officers were elected:

President and Chairperson: Philip Morris
Vice President: Michael Gray
Treasurer: Austin Davies
Secretary: Carolyn Jones
Executive committee members: Nigel Seaman, Chris Powell, Robin Hackett, Ruth Gray, Gareth Ritter co-opted.

The next SEWBBA Ordinary General Meeting will take place on Saturday 22nd April, (10.30a.) at the BTM Band Hall.

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