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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.




Gregson

Focus on Gregson's Choice on National eve

October 8 • The International Staff Band of the Salvation Army will be joined by Ian Bousfield for an aperitif evening of music from the pen of Edward Gregson ahead of his Albert Hall challenge.


World of Brass

Cory and Baker CD brace launched

October 8 • The latest CD releases from Cory and Brett Baker will be on sale at the Royal Albert Hall this year.


4BR Preview

4BR Review — Episode 9

October 7 • Join the conversion with your views and opinions about the Royal Albert Hall National Final — who you think may win and what you feel should be done to secure its future.


the cooperation band

Half century mark for cooperation players

October 7 • Keith Johnstone and Ray Munday have just notched up 50 years of outstanding service to the brass band movement — with an appearance at the Albert Hall to help with the celebrations.


Regent Hall Concerts - Stately Brass Quintet

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Academy Symphonic Brass

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 11 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Contest: National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

Saturday 11 October • The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 14 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

October 8 • Our community band is meeting again 11am Monday 13th after completing our first gig.. We would love you to join us.We are a band of mixed abilities and welcome ALL players.. Blowing with us will not impact on your own band and its all free.


Welwyn Garden City Band

October 6 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied Christmas season ahead. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Tewit Silver Band

October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!


Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher


               

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