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Besson

Hodgkiss claims Besson prize at RWCM&D

April 02, 2025
Ebbw Valley euphonium player Ollie Hodgkiss has claimed the prestigious Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Besson Solo Brass Prize.


Matt Rowe

Rowe takes the permanent helm at Ebbw Valley

March 26, 2025
The successful partnership between Matt Rowe and Ebbw Valley Brass has now been made permanent.


Gareth Ritter

Ritter resigns from conducting roles

February 05, 2025
Gareth Ritter has resigned from his conducting roles with Ebbw Valley Brass and Lydbrook Bands.


Gareth Ritter

Ritter claims Welsh Conductor of the Year award for fourth time

November 21, 2023
The MD of Ebbw Valley Brass is the 2023 recipient of the Welsh Conductor of the Year award


Stephen Sykes

Ebbw Valley add Sykes to Cheltenham line-up

July 18, 2023
The experienced Stephen Sykes has joined Ebbw Valley Brass as they prepare for their Cheltenham National Final appearance.


Ebbw Valley

Ebbw Valley to look the part at Cheltenham

June 21, 2023
Welsh First Section National Finalists hope to look as well as play the part at Cheltenham later this year thanks to help from generous donors.


eBBW vALLEY

Ebbw Valley to open up before Cheltenham

September 15, 2022
Ebbw Valley will be looking to complete their set of Cheltenham National titles on the weekend — and you can hear them out the final touches to their preparations this evening.


Signings

New signings give Ebbw Vale confidence boost

February 14, 2020
Some new signings and a returnee give Ebbw Valley Band a timely Welsh Area boost of confidence.


Ritter

Ritter claims Welsh Conductor Award for third time

November 28, 2018
Gareth Ritter, the conductor of the Welsh League Champions Ebbw Valley and Taff Vale Brass has been presented with the prestigious Eric James Memorial Award.


Signing

Porthouse takes the road to Ebbw Valley

January 06, 2018
Ebbw Valley strengthen their 2018 line-up with some familiar old and young names.


Ebbw Valley

Ebbw boost for Welsh Open and Area

February 18, 2016
Ebbw Valley has boosted their playing strength with new signings and composer-in-residence appointment.


Winning M D Gareth Ritter

Report & Results: 2015 National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain: Second Section

September 19, 2015
Ebbw Valley completes hat-trick of title wins to make their mark in the National history books.


2014 champion

National Champion adds to ranks

February 13, 2015
Ebbw Valley Brass plans towards a possible third National title success with new signings for Swansea start.


Gareth Ritter

Welsh conducting award for Ritter

November 23, 2014
After leading Ebbw Valley to domestic and national success, Gareth Ritter becomes Welsh Conductor of the Year for a second time.


Ebbw Valley

National Champion strengthens the ranks

February 06, 2014
The reigning National Fourth Section Champion, Ebbw Valley Brass has strengthened its ranks ahead of its Third Section Regional appearance in LLandudno.




NYBBGB amabassadors

National Youth Band Ambassadors set for London showcase

August 12 • The NYBBGB Ambassador Band can be heard right in the heart of London this weekend with an afternoon open air concert at St Martin in the Fields.


That's banding

New exhibition at Brass Band Archive

August 12 • New voices to be heard with Brass Band England's 'That's Banding' exhibition at Heritage Quay at Huddersfield University.


BBSS

40th anniversary success for Brass Band Summer School

August 12 • The long standing summer school course sets itself new benchmarks for the future after successful anniversary debut in Gloucestershire.


Brazil

Baker returns from Brazilian festival visit

August 12 • Brett Baker has return to Brazil for the first time in over a decade to reconnect with trombonists.


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

August 12 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meets again on MONDAY (17th) in our bandroom at 11am. We welcome players of all abilities who want a friendly relaxed rehearsal with tea and cake.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band it’s just an extra blow.


Chinnor Silver

August 11 • OurCOMMU ITY BAND meets again on Monday 17th at 11am in our .bandroom.. Why not join us for a relaxed friendly rehearsal where all abilities are welcome.. There ‘s tea and cake and. It’s all free.. So join us this Monday..


Chinnor Silver

August 11 • We are looking for Bb BASS AND PERCUSSION PLAYERS to join our hardworking and friendly team.Good book of concerts and contests planned which includes a trip abroad in 2027.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday in our own bandroom.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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