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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.




pocast

4BR Review: Episode 19

June 15 • Join Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas on Wednesday 17th June at 7.00pm for the latest live broadcast 4BR Review.


Thoresby

Result: 2026 Wetherby March & Hymn Tune

June 15 • Thoresby Colliery takes 'The Drovers' march and hymn tune honours in Wetherby.


Newstead

Result: 2026 East Midlands March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 15 • Newstead Brass lead the march and hymn way to victory at a sunny Harborough.


wITHINGTON

Withington bows out with a Russian flourish

June 15 • The musical partnership between Allan Withington and Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band came to an end in France with a memorable musical flourish.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Harrogate Band

June 15 • After a fantastic result at the Wetherby Drovers Contest, The Harrogate Band are looking for a front row and a back row cornet player to complete the team. Rehearsals Weds 8pm with occasional Sundays at our own bandroom with great transport links


Tintwistle Band

June 15 • We have a vacancy for soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up would love to get this seat filled!. As a second section band,we rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our bandroom in Tintwistle under the baton of MD Jim Henson.


Cambrian Brass

June 14 • We are always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining our friendly, supportive band - whether you are returning to banding, looking for a new challenge, or moving to Aberystwyth for university.


Jonathan Pippen


Conductor, Adjudicator, Trombone Soloist & Clinician


               

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