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Dark Arter

Dark Arteries creates national media interest

April 30, 2015
The forthcoming collaboration between brass and ballet is creating something of a media stir.


Changing Britain

Tredegar set for Birtwistle Aria

April 25, 2015
There is a rare chance to hear one of the great contemporary works for the brass band medium in London today.


Gay Pride

Tredegar Pride at re-union

April 11, 2015
A re-union of the people who helped put the pride back into a Welsh mining community will lead to a London parade for Tredegar.


4BR

4BR Test Piece Workshop Supplement

February 25, 2015
A repeat of the live 2015 4th Section Area test piece workshop with Editor Iwan Fox, David Hirst of ABBA and Tredegar Band under Ian Porthouse on An English Pastorale by Dean Jones


Gwyn Press

Funeral service for Tredegar tuba player

February 04, 2015
The details of the funeral service for Tredegar tuba player Gwyndreath Press have been announced.


Tredegar

Death of Tredegar tuba player

January 22, 2015
The death has been announced of Tredegar BBb tuba player Gwyndreath Press.


Siwan Henderson

Tredegar adds star soloist to ranks

January 16, 2015
Tredegar adds further musical variety to its ranks with rising signing star Siwan Henderson.


Tredegar Pride

Tredegar to join London Pride

January 12, 2015
Following the success of the film Pride, Tredegar announce that they will perform at London Pride in June...


Lewis Rees

Tuba top up at Tredegar

January 09, 2015
19 year old Lewis Rees takes on top tuba role at Tredegar.


Pride

Pride gets Mayo topping

December 26, 2014
The British film Pride, with its brass band soundtrack has been voted as the number 1 film of 2014 by Simon Mayo and Mark Kermode.


Rambert meets Tredegar

Rambert and Tredegar link Dark Arteries

December 17, 2014
The first musical links between the Rambert Ballet and Tredegar have been connected through the 'Dark Arteries' of Gavin Higgins.


Last Train to Elvet

Tredegar set to join the last circus in town...

December 13, 2014
An innovative partnership between poet Ian McMillan, renowned cartoonist Tony Husband and Tredegar Band will see the circus come to town at the Durham International Festival next year.


Pride

Pride film nominated for Golden Globe Award

December 11, 2014
The British film Pride, with its brass band soundtrack has been nominated for a 2015 Golden Globe in the USA.


Tredegar Band

Pride claims trio of film awards

December 09, 2014
The critically acclaimed British film, 'Pride' has picked up three major prizes at the British Independent Film Awards in London.


Rambert

Historic ballet collaboration announced

November 15, 2014
The Rambert Ballet Company has commissioned the first ever brass band dance work to be performed at Sadler's Wells alongside Tredegar Band.


Tredegar

Champions set for Vita Aeterna previews

September 04, 2014
You can still get the chance to hear the British Open test piece at the home of the reigning champion or at Birmingham before the big day...


Pride

Red carpet treatment for Open champions

September 01, 2014
A busy week sees Tredegar head to London for the premiere of the film Pride, their own Open rehearsal and even of contest concert...


Tredegar and Austria

Interview with Steven Mead and Karl Geroldinger

August 31, 2014
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Steven Mead and Karl Geroldinger, conductor of the Youth Brass Band of Upper Austria on their visit to Tredegar


Austria in Tredegarr

Interview with the Youth Brass Band of Upper Austria

August 31, 2014
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the young players of the Youth Brass Band of Upper Austria as they stop off at Tredegar on their UK tour.


Tredegar Band

World Rankings: August update

August 25, 2014
Latest rankings update before contesting returns in a fortnight’s time with the British Open in Birmingham. Can top Welsh band Tredegar repeat last year's successful mission.


Ian Porthouse and Tredegar

Tredegar to extend Open Rain in Birmingham

August 23, 2014
The eve of British Open concert by reigning champion Tredegar will feature the sound of musical rain...


Stephen Sykes

Sykes returns for Open champion

August 15, 2014
Trombone star Stephen Sykes is to return to Tredegar for British Open title defence.


Tredegar in action

Tredegar to link up with Besson

July 22, 2014
Besson Musical Instruments announce partnership with British Open champion.


Dewi Griffiths

Griffiths joins Besson stable

July 17, 2014
Besson announce signing of Tredegar principal cornet player Dewi Griffiths.


Ian Porthouse and Tredegar

Open champions set for test piece concert preview

July 12, 2014
There will be a chance to hear the reigning champion Tredegar performing Vita Aeterna Variations in an eve of British Open concert in Birmingham.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Victories for Tyldesley, Middleton and Darwen Brass at Blackpool with just the Championship and Third Section titles remaining to be claimed in Blackpool.


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


Chris King

MBA, BMus(Hons), LRSM, AoBBA
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator, Compere, Band Trainer


               

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