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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.




Alison Balsom OBE

Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers

August 30 • The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.


mORTIMER tROPHY

Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home

August 30 • For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.


Mental Health

Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project

August 30 • Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.


Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30 • Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Petworth Town Band

August 30 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements and are led by our inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We would welcome new players to join our band


Enderby Band

August 30 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire, Championship section) seek: . 2nd EUPHONIUM, Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). . We are an ambitious, friendly band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


Stretford Band

August 30 • Our community based Stretford Band (Manchester) needs YOU! We are looking for enthusiastic bass, trombone and percussion players or any player who fancies a relaxed blow without the pressure of competition. No auditions. Good fun guaranteed. . .


Rob Nesbitt

BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

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