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City of Cradiff

Hamilton lead for City of Cardiff (Melingriffith)

November 13, 2024
The Bandmaster with The Band of the Prince of Wales is the new Musical Director at City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band.


Bond

No more M1 travel for Bond

May 26, 2024
The musical partnership between Christopher Bond and City of Cardiff (M1) Band has come to an end.


Meirion Davies

New sop role for Davies

May 10, 2024
The experienced Meirion Davies has joined City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band on soprano cornet.


Megan Jones

New cornet addition to City of Cardiff

August 30, 2023
Talented young cornet player Megan Jones has joined City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band


Signing

Westacott signs for City of Cardiff

August 23, 2022
Albert Hall contender welcomes signing of Claire Westacott ahead of a busy Autumn schedule of events and contests.


Cardiff

New horn addition at City of Cardiff

January 15, 2022
Tom Goodman becomes the latest addition to the ranks at City of Cardiff (Melingriffith).


Taylor

Taylor service thanked

October 29, 2021
Six years of outstanding performances with City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) come to an end as prize winning tenor horn player Lowenna Taylor returns to Cornwall.


Signing

Injection of talent and energy at City of Cardiff

August 30, 2021
Four new players join the ranks of the top section City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band.


Touch trust

Give me sunshine...

July 29, 2020
City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band brings some musical sunshine to help a great fund raising campaign for a pioneering charity based in Cardiff.


Cardiff

Cardiff welcomes new flugel appointment

July 15, 2020
Cerys Hughes has joined the City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band on flugel horn as the band looks to build for the future.


Signings

Talented quartet joins City of Cardiff ranks

August 25, 2019
The City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band has welcomed four new talented players to their ranks.


Martyn Ford

Ford invests in Cardiff

June 09, 2019
One Ford investment that will be made in Wales comes with the appointment of the new conductor at Melingriffith 2 (M2) Band.


Niegl SEAMN

Seaman takes leave for new ventures

January 25, 2019
Nigel Seaman has ended his musical association with City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) as he seeks new ports of call.


Bond

Bond takes up Cardiff residency for 2019

December 24, 2018
Christopher Bond has been appointed the new resident conductor of City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band.


Cardiff

Musicwearetc enjoys tie up

October 14, 2018
Musicwearetc enjoyed providing a great tie up to the City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band


Powell

Famous Welsh name returns to the Albert Hall

October 05, 2018
The Melingriffith Band will appear on the Albert Hall stage after an absence of nearly 50 years this weekend.


Garry Cutt

Cutt above the rest for City of Cardiff

January 25, 2018
The City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band hopes that their link with Garry Cutt for the Welsh Regional contest will lead to Albert Hall qualification over their rivals.


Andy Wareham

Welsh partnership comes to an end

November 09, 2017
The musical partnership between Andy Wareham and City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) M2 Band has come to an end.


Learners

City of Cardiff celebrate another year of progress

June 25, 2016
The City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) organisation continues to give amazing opportunities to players young and old.


Lowenna Taylor

Taylor made for Band Cymru horn star

May 27, 2016
Lowenna Taylor of City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) certainly made a huge impression on the judges in winning the 'Best Soloist' award in the televised Band Cymru Competition this year.


City of Cardiff

Cardiff sign up new talent for Swansea!

February 12, 2016
City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) M1 have been making plenty of important signings as they look to impress in Swansea.


Jack Capstaff

Jack's the lad for M2

February 02, 2016
The talented student Jack Capstaff has taken the baton with the City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) M2 Band.


Nigel Seaman

Seaman takes helm at City of Cardiff

October 27, 2015
Nigel Seaman takes over the conducting duties at City of Cardiff (Melingriffith).


Iestyn Davies

Davies plugs Leak at City of Cardiff

August 04, 2015
Experienced cornet signing Iestyn Davies takes on principal cornet role as City of Cardiff strengthen ahead of Cheltenham National Finals.


City of Cardiff logo

Report & Results: 2015 Merthyr Tydfil Welsh League Contest

May 19, 2015
Domestic rivalries produce plenty of fine playing as City of Cardiff lead the way in the first leg of the 2015 Welsh League series in Merthyr Tydfil.




Cheltenham

Cheltenham judges confirmed

July 25 • The judges tasked with picking the winners at the 2025 Cheltenham National Finals have been announced.


Sold Out

National Youth Band sells out in London

July 25 • Its returns only if you wish to enjoy the NYBBGB in London next month with tickets going fast for the Childrens' Band too.


Italian Brass Band

Italian Brass Band continues to reach out to new audiences

July 25 • The Italian Band was joined by trombone soloist Andrea Conti for a festival performances in heart of Tuscany.


NYBBS

Perth ready for trio of NYBBS music makers

July 25 • Perth Concert Hall will host the trio of National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland later today — so if you are around why not pop along and enjoy them showcasing their talents.


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Dobcross Silver Band - Marsden Silver Prize Band

Sunday 27 July • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Haverhill Silver Band - A Nightingale Sang... (an evening concert)

Saturday 2 August • Foakes Hall, Dunmow CM6 1DG


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Saffron Hall

Wednesday 27 August • Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4UH


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

July 25 • Ready for a NEW Music Challenge?. . Dodworth Brass Band, is looking for a new principal cornet as our current player prepares for retirement. Just 5mins from J37 M1. . friendly welcoming band with a packed calendar of exciting concerts & events. . . S75 3RF


Enderby Band

July 24 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire) are a Championship section band looking for: Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). We are an ambitious, friendly, band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


The Marple Band

July 24 • Cornet( back row), Baritone, Horn, Bb Bass and Kit percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new musical journey with our MD Nick Birch.


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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