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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 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.
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.
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.
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 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...
Death of Dan Williams
January 18, 2019
The death has been announced of Dan Williams of the Lewis Merthyr Band.
Death of John Thomas
December 12, 2018
The death has been announced of the popular Lewis Merthyr Band Life Member John Thomas.
Roberts takes wing for musical travels
April 05, 2018
Welsh conductor Craig Roberts has been racking up the air miles on his musical travels.
How to impress a future King...
March 04, 2018
The forerunner of the Lewis Merthyr Band certainly knew how to impress a future King...
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.
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.
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.
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
Death of David Arnold
December 31, 2016
The death has been announced of Lewis Merthyr Band stalwart David Arnold.
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 prepares for Judgement Day
April 25, 2016
One brass band will certainly be looking forward to the ultimate day of judgement in Wales...
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 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.
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.
World Cup warm up for Lewis Merthyr
August 29, 2015
Lewis Merthyr Band to help send Wales on their way to World Cup glory.
Roberts return to musical home
July 28, 2015
Conductor Craig Roberts returns to his musical home to take the baton with Lewis Merthyr.
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.
Here comes the bride....
August 31, 2014
A neat twist of coincidence has seen a happy couple enjoy a brass band reception...
Labour intervenes for Lewis Merthyr
March 12, 2014
The possibility of a labour intervention means changes for Lewis Merthyr ahead of Llandudno challenge.
