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Lewis Merthyr

Lewis Merthyr strengthen Towers of Friendship with Germany

April 05, 2025
The Lewis Merthyr Band will be performing on Germany this weekend to help strengthen the tie between two communities through joint music making.


Craif Roberts

Welsh conductor criticised for Russian visit

May 23, 2023
Conductor Craig Roberts has attracted high profile public criticism following his visit to what has been described as an anti-fascist song festival in Russia.


Lewis Merthyr

Lewis Merthyr to help light up the nation

May 27, 2022
Welsh band heads to London to help light the beacons of celebration for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.


pAUL wILLIAMS

New Year honours and anticipation for Lewis Merthyr

January 16, 2021
Welsh band pays tribute to stalwart player as they look forward to exciting developments in 2021.


lEWSI mERTHYR

Lewis Merthyr gain tattoo exposure

October 04, 2019
The Lewis Merthyr Band will perform at Europe's leading International Tattoo event in Belgium this weekend.


Hughes

Lewis Merthyr offer warm welcome to Russian professor

April 11, 2019
A 150 year industrial anniversary between Wales and Russia has been celebrated with a musical link with the Lewis Merthyr Band


Lewis

Lewis Merthyr head north to offer vocal help

March 15, 2019
The Lewis Merthyr Band will head north to the Welsh Regional Championship this weekend with an additional stop off to help one of the nation's most famous choirs...


Flowers

Death of Dan Williams

January 18, 2019
The death has been announced of Dan Williams of the Lewis Merthyr Band.


Flowers

Death of John Thomas

December 12, 2018
The death has been announced of the popular Lewis Merthyr Band Life Member John Thomas.


cRAIG rOBERTS

Roberts takes wing for musical travels

April 05, 2018
Welsh conductor Craig Roberts has been racking up the air miles on his musical travels.


eDWARD

How to impress a future King...

March 04, 2018
The forerunner of the Lewis Merthyr Band certainly knew how to impress a future King...


tEFEL

Christmas Day audience for Lewis Merthyr

December 29, 2017
The Lewis Merthyr band made sure they were heard by a huge television audience on Christmas Day thanks to a little bit of help from Sir Bryn Terfel.


Lewis Merthyr

October treats of titles and Terfel for Lewis Merthyr

October 25, 2017
The Lewis Merthyr Band has enjoyed a fine October — winning a Welsh League title in Burry Port and teaming up with the great Bryn Terfel for a spot of television work.


Lewis Merthyr Colliery

Dai capo Welsh reprise for Lewis Merthyr

August 18, 2017
The Lewis Merthyr Band has just enjoyed a repeat showing on BBC Wales as part of a series about the famous River Taff.


Lewsi Merthyr

Choral classics assist Lewis Merthyr

July 07, 2017
The Lewis Merthyr Band has been appealing to audiences with their mix of the best of Wales


Cross

Death of David Arnold

December 31, 2016
The death has been announced of Lewis Merthyr Band stalwart David Arnold.


Principality Stadium

Iconic stage for Lewis Merthyr welcome

August 04, 2016
The Lewis Merthyr Band will play their part in welcoming former star rugby players to the iconic Principality Stadium in Cardiff.


Lewis Merthyr

Lewis Merthyr prepares for Judgement Day

April 25, 2016
One brass band will certainly be looking forward to the ultimate day of judgement in Wales...


OWAIN ARWEL HUGHES

Lewis Merthyr take orchestral break

February 23, 2016
Lewis Merthyr Band will benefit from working with one of the finest Welsh orchestral conductors as they look towards Swansea...


Lewis Merthyr

Lewis Merthyr to make a splash with BBC appearance

February 11, 2016
The members of Lewis Merthyr Band will be making an appearance on a new BBC Wales series following the great rivers of the nation.


Lewis Merthyr

Rhondda spirit helps rejuvenate Lewis Merthyr

December 07, 2015
There is a bright future ahead for the Lewis Merthyr Band after they battle back after a difficult 2015 to end on a contesting high.


lEWSI mERTHYR

World Cup warm up for Lewis Merthyr

August 29, 2015
Lewis Merthyr Band to help send Wales on their way to World Cup glory.


Craig Roberts

Roberts return to musical home

July 28, 2015
Conductor Craig Roberts returns to his musical home to take the baton with Lewis Merthyr.


Paul Williams

Welsh stalwart celebrates half century at Lewis Merthyr

January 30, 2015
Paul Williams will be celebrating 50 years of dedicated banding life with the Lewis Merthyr Band this weekend.


Lewis Merthyr

Here comes the bride....

August 31, 2014
A neat twist of coincidence has seen a happy couple enjoy a brass band reception...




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


Gary Davies


Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator


               

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