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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.


Tredegar Pride

Tredegar to take Pride in Open defence

July 05, 2014
Reigning British Open champion accepts invitation to be part of film premiere in London in lead up to title defence.


Pride film

Open champion takes Pride in film work

June 12, 2014
British Open champion Tredegar has been playing its part in bringing a very particular story of the Miners' Strike to life on screen...




mARZELLA

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

January 21 • We catch up with the Scottish conductor to find out more about the programme to be performed by the RNCM Brass Band on the weekend in Manchester.


Kaitlin

CBSO boosted by Wild trumpet addition

January 21 • The brass section of another leading British orchestra is boosted by the arrival of a brass band player as Kaitlin Wild joins the trumpet section of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups announced

January 21 • The list of bands and judges have been confirmed for the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool in February.


mINING

Brass band mining heritage celebrated

January 21 • Visitors to the National Coal Mining Museum for England can now enjoy finding out more about the long and proud connection between brass bands and the industry.


The Hepworth Band - Hepworth Band New Year Celebration Concert

Sunday 26 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD97ER


Dobcross Silver Band - Hammonds Band

Sunday 26 January • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

January 22 • Reading Band (current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists) needs BASSES! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings with our new MD Stephen Bucknell.


The Harrogate Band

January 22 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a front row cornet player to join them at the 1st Section North of England area contest and beyond! With a great bandroom, a wide range of engagments and a committed team, we'd love to see you.


Mereside Brass

January 21 • MERESIDE BRASS are excited to be starting the New Year with a new MD! To complete our happiness, we would love to welcome a FLUGEL player and a PERCUSSIONIST to join our team. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs and socials


Rob Nesbitt

BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

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