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Tom Brevik

Welsh banding welcomes Nordic connection

February 23, 2016
Welsh banding has given a warm welcome to well known Norwegian conductor and composer Tom Brevik as he enjoy the delights of Tredegar, Cardiff and fish and chips...


Higgins

Interview with Gavin Higgins

February 02, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Gavin Higgins at the 2016 RNCM Brass Band Festival


Ross Knight

Interview with Ross Knight

February 02, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to tuba virtuoso Ross Knight at the 2016 RNCM Brass Band Festival


Raw Brass

Raw Welsh brass makes top flight mark

January 27, 2016
The Raw Brass Ray Farr Signature flugel horn from County Instruments has been a roaring success on its latest test run...


James boys

James boys settle in at Tredegar

January 10, 2016
Tredegar welcome new signings David and Alyn James ahead of busy season.


Gavin Higgins

Creativity Award for Higgins

January 06, 2016
Composer Gavin Higgins will become the first recipient of the Herbert Whiteley Award for Creativity from British Bandsman magazine.


Tredegar

James duo join Tredegar

December 23, 2015
David James and Alyn James take on the flugel and horn roles at Tredegar.


Dark Arteries

Porthouse reflects on Dark Arteries success

December 15, 2015
Tredegar MD Ian Porthouse has spoken of his delight at the double 'CD of the Year' success of the ballet inspired 'Dark Arteries'.


Gwyn Press Award

Nia heads the new tuba inspired generation in Wales

November 22, 2015
8 yr old Nia Llewellyn of Milford Haven Juniors has become the first recipient of the Gwyn Press Memorial Award.


Dynamo with Tredegar

High profile music and magic success for Tredegar

November 20, 2015
Tredegar round off a memorable weekend of concert appearances in Utrecht and London with news of their award winning CD.


Gwyn Press

Tredegar to present Press award

November 19, 2015
Tredegar Band to present award in memory of former tuba player at Merthyr Tydfil contest.


Dark Arteries

Dark Arteries nominated for British Dance Award

October 30, 2015
The ground breaking artistic collaboration between brass and ballet has been nominated for a prestigious British Dance Award.


OLD vIC

Dutch/Dynamo double for Tredegar

October 28, 2015
Tredegar set for exciting Dutch/Dynamo double in Utrecht and London...


Tredegar

Dutch invite for Tredegar

September 08, 2015
Tredegar's reputation for inventive entertainment will be be seen in action at the Dutch National Championship later this year.


Dublin Post Office

Dark Arteries link to Dublin Rising

September 04, 2015
Excerpts of Tredegar's forthcoming CD recording of 'Dark Arteries' by Gavin Higgins to be featured on animated film about historic 1916 Dublin Easter Rising.


Tredegar at Monnow Studios

Bucket list completed for Tredegar

July 25, 2015
An ensemble from Tredegar has just completed its 3 Bucket Jones recording stint following in the rock footsteps of some famous bands...


Peter Davis and son Meirion

Death of Peter Davies

July 24, 2015
The death has been announced of the highly respected south Wales bandsman and conductor Peter Davies.


3bucket jones

Tredegar on Bucket list...

July 20, 2015
Tredegar Band to follow Led Zeppelin at the famous Monnow Studios to record with singer songwriters 3 Bucket Jones...


Dark Arteries

Tredegar explore Dark Arteries on CD

July 14, 2015
Ground breaking ballet score is recorded by Tredegar for new CD and vinyl release.


Tredegar

Tredegar helps Pride inclusiveness in London

June 28, 2015
Tredegar Band plays a musical role in one of the world's largest celebrations of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender culture and inclusiveness.


Tredegar logo

Long lost gem unearthed in Tredegar

June 11, 2015
A long lost tone poem by Welsh composer T J Powell will be heard again after being found in the dusty archives of Tredegar Band.


Tredegar

Youthful injection into Tredegar's Dark Arteries

May 23, 2015
Two new signings add to Tredegar's arterial strength as Welsh band says goodbye to star percussionist.


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

May 18, 2015
More music and chat from Frank Renton at the BBC — this time with Ian Porthouse about Tredegar's ballet link and Zone One Brass in session under Richard Ward.


Interview with Rambert Ballet

May 13, 2015
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Mark Baldwin and Gavin Higgins about the ground breaking collaboration between contemporary dance and brass band music in Dark Arteries


Dark Arteries

Tredegar & Higgins set for Dark Arteries world premiere

May 12, 2015
The Sadler's Wells stage in London will play host to the world premiere of Dark Arteries by Gavin Higgins featuring the Rambert Ballet & Tredegar Town Band this week.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Results: 2025 North West Regional Championshipships

February 23 • It's 9 Caret golden wins on the trot from Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Doncross and Darwen Brass at the Winter Gardens.


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.


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


Jack Capstaff

Bmus (Hons)
Conductor | Composer


               

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