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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.




Willebroek

World Rankings: September 2026

October 1 • Brass Band Willebroek makes history, claiming top spot in 4barsrest World Rankings after double runner-up finishes at World Championships and British Open.


wOBPLAY

Albert Hall performances to be recorded by World of Brass

September 30 • All the performances from the National Final at the Royal Albert Hall will be audio recorded by World of Brass and made available on wobplay after the results.


Brass in Concert

Brass in Concert announces adjudication panels

September 30 • The judges that will make the decisions at the 49th Brass in Concert Championships have been announced.


4BR podcast

4BR Podcast: Live National Championship Preview

September 30 • Join us on Thursday night for the the 4BR preview of the event and the issues that surround it.


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Eagle Brass

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Consort Brass Quintet

Friday 2 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - BoneVoyage Trombone Quartet

Friday 2 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Foden's Band

Friday 2 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Olney Brass

September 30 • We are a friendly and committed THIRD SECTION band looking for:. . - CORNETS (Front & Back Row). - SOLO HORN. . Engagements and concerts in the Olney/Milton Keynes area.. Rehearsals in Milton Keynes MK15 (5 mins from J14 of M1) on Tuesdays 7.45-9.45pm.


Ashington Colliery Band

September 30 • Tenor Trombone: We're a friendly, ambitious Second Section band based in South East Northumberland just north of Blyth. We rehearse Tuesdays & Thursdays, 19:30-21:30, and transport can be provided depending on location.


Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band

September 28 • . Our welcoming non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, has openings for: . Percussion, kit and tuned: a lovely pair of timps awaits you!.


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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