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Llwydcoed

Realism provides catalyst of hope for future for Llwydcoed

January 17, 2025
Despite having to withdraw from contesting for the foreseeable future, Llwydcoed Band is determined to build on new foundations to serve their community.


Kevin Johnson

Llwydcoed stalwart to step down

August 24, 2024
Kevin Johnson, one of the most respected figures in the Welsh banding movement has taken the decision to step down from his role with the band.


Winter Gardens

Report & Result: 2023 Senior Cup

May 13, 2023
Llwydcoed takes the Senior Cup spoils to take a step closer to the British Open alongside Fishburn, St Dennis and Redbridge.


Wales EuroYouth

Welsh trio ready for Euro experience

February 01, 2023
A trio of talented young Welsh players will represent their nation in Sweden as part of the European Youth Brass Band


Ruck

Ruck to lead Llwydcoed in new era

January 06, 2023
Joshua Ruck has been appointed as the new Musical Director of Llwydcoed Band.


Turner

End of Turner era at Llwydcoed

July 21, 2022
One of the most successful musical partnerships in Welsh banding has reached its final chord.


Llwydcoed

Trio of signings at Llwydcoed

December 13, 2021
The Llwydcoed Band welcomes three new players to their ranks as they prepare for the 2022 season ahead.


Gelnnie

Llwydcoed's Prayer answered

May 19, 2020
Welsh band's 'Little Prayer' request met with wonderful response by its creator Dame Evelyn Glennie.


Llwydcoed

Llwydcoed add youth and experience to 2020 ranks

January 09, 2020
Martyn Patterson and Iwan Hill are the latest recruits to Llwydcoed Band as they seek to make a qualification mark on majors on 2020.


Llwydcoed

Llwydcoed changes as they look ahead to 2020

November 11, 2019
The Welsh League Champion has been announced a number of new arrivals, personnel changes and goodbyes.


Chris Turner

Turner honoured with Welsh Conductor of the Year award

December 02, 2017
Chris Turner joins the list of Welsh Conductors of the Year after leading Llwydcoed to Welsh League title


Signings

New signings add top and tail experience to Llwydcoed

October 06, 2016
Signings on cornet and tuba add extra strength to Llywdcoed's Welsh League title defence plans.


Llwydcoed

Llwydcoed add Violet colour to Area mix

March 03, 2016
Llwydcoed Band has added some high profile Welsh and European signings to boost their Welsh Area challenge.


lLWYDCOED

Llwydcoed boosted by Cory signing

September 23, 2015
The Llwydcoed Band has been given a huge boost with the news of the signing of former Cory flugel star Richard Davies on cornet.


Llwydcoed

Llwydcoed add horn and tuba duo to ranks

August 01, 2015
Ambitious Welsh band continues to build in strength under MD Chris Turner with addition of two new players.


Chris Turner

Turner prize for Llwydcoed

December 25, 2013
Welsh League champion teams up with new MD for 2014...


PLC in action

Welsh workshop debut for PLC

April 06, 2013
Paul Lovatt-Cooper will be leading a workshop in Cardiff later this month.


Llwydcoed in action

Key signings for Llwydcoed

February 20, 2013
The Llwydcoed Band has announced a number of important signings ahead of their Welsh Regional Challenge.


Llwydcoed

Llwydcoed opt for Welsh experience

September 05, 2012
National Finalists to work with the experienced conducting team of Nigel Seaman and Tom Davoren for Cheltenham and Fishguard.


Llwydcoed

Davies departure at Llwydcoed

August 26, 2012
The successful three year partnership between Gary Davis and the Llwydcoed Band has come to an end.


Llwydcoed

Llwydcoed celebrate in silver

December 12, 2011
The Llwydcoed Band will enter its 100th year laden with silverware.


Llwydcoed

Llwydcoed end on season high

December 14, 2010
The Llwydcoed Band has ended the 2010 season on something of a high.


Llwydcoed

Drama and delight for Llwydcoed at Blaenavon

November 26, 2010
There was drama mixed with delight for the Llwydcoed Band at the recent Blaenavon SEWBBA Contest.


Llwydcoed

Saunders set for Llwydcoed

April 06, 2009
Llwydcoed to be directed by Carl Saunders at next contest appearance.




BrassLT

Report & Result: 2026 Lithuanian Wind Orchestra Championship

April 21 • LT Brass warms up for Linz with domestic honours at wind festival championship.


bbc pROMS

Black Dyke Band to perform at BBC Proms

April 21 • The Queensbury band to be joined by guest soloist David Childs for a 'Brass Prom' performance showcasing their virtuosity and versatility.


John Wallace CBE

Wallace to be remembered as a Force of Nature

April 21 • Tullis Russell Band will pay a lasting tribute to the late great John Wallace CBE with the commissioning of a brand new work from the pen of Paul Lovatt-Cooper.


gbba

Full day of brass band entertainment on offer in Lydney

April 21 • The popular GBBA Festival of Brass returns with a packed day of brass band entertainment in heart of the Forest of Dean.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Wardle Anderson Brass Band - Wardle Junior Blast

Friday 8 May • Milnrow Parish Church, 16 Westward Ho, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3JX


Longridge Band

April 21 • Longridge Band (North West, First Section) invite applications for the position of PRINCIPAL CORNET. We are a friendly and committed band that enjoys a great balance of concerts and contests throughout the year.


Waterbeach Brass

April 16 • Waterbeach Brass are seeking a talented and confident solo (tutti) cornet player to join our friendly and ambitious band. We offer a welcoming and social environment with a diverse and challenging musical repertoire playing at regular concerts and contests


Chinnor Silver

April 15 • With the dust settling after the areas we are looking for Bb BASS & PERCUSSION players to join us as we look to consolidate as a 1st Section Band.. Varied but realistic diary for the coming year and possible foreign trip in 2027. Rehearsals on a Wednesday


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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