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Daffs

St David's Day passion provided by RWCMD Brass Band

February 28, 2025
If you are looking for some great Welsh hwyl on St David's Day then head to the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama


Mllenium

Royal Welsh students to bring festive cheer in Cardiff

December 04, 2024
The Royal Welsh College Brass Band will round off 2024 with a special lunchtime concert at the Hoddinott Hall in the heart of the Welsh capitol.


RWCMD

Henze, Arnold and Gregson for lunch in Cardiff

November 07, 2024
A trio of major works from Hans Werner Henze, Malcolm Arnold and Edward Gregson will be featured in a lunchtime concert at the RWCM&D in Cardiff on Friday.


Gareth Wood

Welsh students to pay musical tribute to Gareth Wood

February 28, 2024
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Brass Band will pay tribute to composer Gareth Wood at its St David's Day Concert on Friday evening.


Matin Green

Love, Spit and Valve Oil comes to Cardiff

February 15, 2024
Martin Green's passionate exploration of the brass banding world can be enjoyed in Cardiff this evening.


Wallen

Chrome finish inspires brass students

November 13, 2021
An inspirational visit to Cardiff by composer Errollyn Wallen culminated recently in a performance of her acclaimed work 'Chrome' by the RWCMD Brass Band.


Still

A celebration of diverse composer talent...

November 08, 2021
We talk to Dr Robert Childs about a concert celebrating the rich diversity of compositional talent that the RWCM&D Brass Band will be exploring under his baton this week.


Smith

Brass band link heralds 150th celebrations at Cambridge University

June 16, 2018
Girton College Cambridge will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2019 by strengthening its existing brass band links.


Conal

Double reprise for Gregson Concertante

February 02, 2018
After waiting nearly 30 years for a revival, Edward Gregson's 'Concertante for Piano and Band' will gain two performances in a month thanks to the RWCMD Brass Band and soloist, Conal Bembridge-Sayers.


Welsh flag

RWCMD students set for Tattoo coverage

May 29, 2014
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Brass Band will be heading to Canada to perform in the famous Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo.




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. . .


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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