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David Evans

Death of David Evans

January 04, 2024
The death has been announced of David Evans, one of most respected administrators in the Welsh banding movement.


Abertillery

Fair appearance for Abertillery

November 27, 2023
Abertillery Town Band will perform at the Royal Welsh Showground as part of the attractions at one of Wales' biggest agricultural events.


Abertillery

Abertillery at 'The Met'

November 09, 2022
Abertillery Town Band has helped to celebrate the 130th anniversary of its own cultural hub — and are back again to take to the stage with Cory's Tom Hutchinson this weekend.


Abertllery

Guardian feature for Abertillery 50th anniversary

November 13, 2021
A new work from the pen of Philip Harper will be featured as part of Welsh band's 50th anniversary celebrations this weekend.


Abertillery

50th anniversary celebrations on track for Abertillery

September 11, 2021
Welsh band has plenty to look forward to over the next few weeks.


Miner

Positive action works towards Abertillery anniversary

February 18, 2021
A new work by Philip Harper and a guest solo appearance by Daniel Thomas to form part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of Abertillery Band later this year.


Alun F

New role for Williams

October 09, 2020
Alun F Williams will return to the baton with Abertillery Band when the local and national Coronavirus restrictions are lifted in Wales.


Abertillery

Abertillery end 30 year wait for success

October 09, 2015
Victory at the recent Welsh League contest in Burry Port has ended a 30 wait for success for Abertillery & District Band.


Abertillery

Abertillery continues on 2015 resurgence

February 11, 2015
New players and a long term desire to succeed is giving Abertillery Town Band a huge boost.


Abertillery

Tuba triumphs at Abertillery awards night

January 07, 2015
It was the players from the lower end of the band that scooped the gongs at Abertillery Band's recent annual awards night.


Abertillery

Community spirit rounds off year in Abertillery

December 16, 2014
There was a great valley's get-together in Abertillery with the local band leading the musical way.


Abertillery

Abertillery to enjoy Ruck time

December 04, 2014
One of the brass bands of the rugby valleys of South Wales will enjoy extra Ruck time with the appointment of their new MD.


Dean Evans

Evans shoulders change in Wales

March 07, 2013
The need for shoulder surgery means conductor Dean Evans will miss the Welsh Regional Championships as Huw Cole and Gary Davies step in to help.


Abertillery

Death of Glenys Evans

September 08, 2012
4BR has been informed of the death of Glenys Evans of the Abertillery & District Band.


Evans

Abertillery set for return

October 07, 2009
After a few years in the doldrums, the Abertillery Band is making a contesting comeback on the weekend under the baton of Dean Evans.




British Open judges

Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship

June 23 • Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.


Liberty Brass Band

Report & Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert

June 23 • Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title


Bugle

Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival

June 23 • Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 23 • Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


Nigel Seaman

ARMCM ARNCM
Conductor, band trainer, teacher and adjudicator


               

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