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Brian Buckley

Funeral of C Brian Buckley

February 21, 2025
The funeral of the esteemed conductor and adjudicator will take place on Wednesday 26th February.


VOUNT

New Welsh Open award Bound by great memories

February 12, 2025
A new award will be presented at the Welsh Open Entertainment Contest this weekend in memory of Tredegar baritone player Jon Bound.


Porthouse

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Ian Porthouse

January 18, 2025
Ahead of their appearance at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival, we catch up with Tredegar's MD to talk about their featured programme of music.


Tredeagr

Goldscheider returns for Gregson Concerto with Tredegar

January 15, 2025
The acclaimed French Horn soloist Ben Goldscheider reunites with Tredegar to perform the Edward Gregson Concerto at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


Tredegar Junior

50th National victory anniversary to be marked by Tredegar

January 13, 2025
The 1974 Butlins National Youth Band Championship success of the pioneering Tredegar Junior Band is to be marked by a bit of a get together next month.


Tredeagr

New signings and new friends for Tredegar on BiC weekend

November 11, 2024
Four new players joins the ranks of the Welsh band as they head to Gateshead and Westoe to showcase their entertainment.


Jon Bound

Tredegar mourns passing of player

October 29, 2024
Tredegar Band has announced the death of its popular and respected baritone player Jonathan Bound.


tredegar

Tredegar to help recall Pride

October 25, 2024
A special live soundtrack performance of the film 'Pride' takes place in Swansea this evening with Tredegar Band returning to the 1980s...


Tredegar Band

Tredegar ready for Moore at Albert Hall

October 02, 2024
The Welsh band has been busy of late performing at Wells Cathedral School and with trombone virtuoso Peter Moore.


wellls

Royal Patronage endorses Wells musical outlook

September 23, 2024
The Patronage of King Charles III continues to confirm the musical reputation of a school with wide and varied musical vision — including the best of brass.


Tredegar Holst

Holst 150th anniversary marked with new CD release

August 24, 2024
The 150th anniversary of the birth of Gustav Holst has been marked by a new CD release by Tredegar Band.


Tredeagr

Tredegar make trom trio Rhapsody link

August 21, 2024
Tredegar is once again getting to grips with both the British Open test-piece as well as Gordon Langford's 'Rhapsody for Trombone' for September.


Pride

Pride returns with Tredegar

July 23, 2024
A special 10th anniversary live music screening of the multi-award winning film will be held in Wales later this year.


Tredegar

Tredegar set to travel to royal centres of musical learning

June 13, 2024
Ian Porthouse to lead his band to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and the Royal College of Music for concerts featuring Philip Sparke's Euro test-piece.


tREDEAGR

Sunshine, smiles and sunglasses launch BBE Brass Band Week

June 10, 2024
Hopefully it will be a week of great weather, music making and increased community profile from 6th — 14th July.


bANDSMAN

Reading ready for troms and Tred

June 08, 2024
The second weekend of British Bandsman Concert series performances takes place at Reading Town Hall today — from BONE-AFIDE and Tredegar Band.


Bandsman Series

Brass Band Week launches at Reading series

June 03, 2024
BBE's forthcoming Brass Band Week is being launched this weekend at the British Bandsmen concert series featuring BONE-AFIDE and Tredegar Band in Reading.


Tredeagr

Horn return at Tredegar

June 02, 2024
Ross Dunne returns to Tredegar as the Welsh band prepares to say a fond farewell to a student stalwart.


Tredegar

Return signings for Tredegar

May 23, 2024
Tredegar Band welcomes back two former players to the ranks ahead of a busy schedule.


Tredegar Band

Holst anniversary to be celebrated with new recording

May 21, 2024
The 150th anniversary of the birth of Gustav Holst is being marked by a CD release by Tredegar Band featuring new editions of works.


Oliie Cordner

New cornet addition welcomed at Tredegar

April 16, 2024
Ahead of their European assault, Tredegar welcomes the signing of cornet player Ollie Cordner.


Preview

Triptych preview for Tredegar

March 14, 2024
The defending Welsh Champion will host Parc & Dare and Crosskeys Silver for a special Area preview evening in Tonyrefail on Friday evening.


Voigt

Colour and style for Voigt recording with Tredegar

February 28, 2024
German horn student Anabel Voigt has taken to the studio with Welsh champion Tredegar to record works for her final year CD project.


Tredegar

Interview with Ian Porthouse and Matthias Hofs

January 31, 2024
4BR talks to Tredegar MD, Ian Porthouse and soloist Matthias Hofs at the 2024 RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


Tredeagr

Youth connection as Tredegar kick start 2024

January 15, 2024
Welsh champion finds extra concert support with the youngsters of North Powys Youth Band as they start their 2024 concert season in mid-Wales.




Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


rooms4grous

Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups

February 21 • The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod form teh judges at Blackpool this weekend...


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Julian Bright


Conductor, Compere/MC, Cornet Soloist


               

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