The final preparations are being put in place for 'Gwyl Band Pres Pontypridd', brand new Brass Festival that will take place in Pontypridd on Saturday 17th May, sported by the local Town Council and sponsors.

Brass extravaganza

Organisers told 4BR that 'Gwyl Band Pres Pontypridd' promises to be 'brass extravaganza' with a full day of music making starting at 10.00am with a Youth Workshop for players at St Catherine's Church, followed by an outdoor performance from City of Cardiff (M2) Band in Mill Street.

Events through the day include a 'Have a Go' session at the local museum and concerts by Crosskeys Silver, Mid Rhondda, Cathways Brass and Welsh First Section and ConsTest champion Parc & Dare, as well as the exciting PitBrass Ensemble.

The is also a special 'Music of the Valleys' exhibition at Pontypridd Museum and a number of surprise events throughout the day.

Schedule:

10.00am: Youth Workshop at St Catherine's Church
11.30am: City of Cardiff (M2) in performance on Mill Street
12.30pm: Youth Concert at St Catherine's Church

2.00pm: Crosskeys Silver at Ynysangharad Park Bandstand
3.15pm: Mid Rhondda Band at Ynysangharad Park Bandstand

4.45pm: Cathays Brass at Clwb Y Bont
5.45pm: Parc & Dare Band at Clwb Y Bont

7.00pm: Pit Brass play Bond at Pontypridd Museum