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Band Cymru

Report & Results: 2016 Band Cymru

May 25, 2016
Tredegar scoop £10,000 first prize in taking Band Cymru title live on air.


Helydd Gwynant

National award for Tredegar Percussion star

May 22, 2016
17 year old Heledd Gwynant has has been winning national prizes with her percussion skills.


Last Train

Last train pulls into Tredegar

May 11, 2016
Welsh champion brings a taste of the exotic to their home town thanks to innovative train link with a renowned poet, cartoonist and an accordion playing composer...


Dark Arteries

Dark Arteries nominated for Royal Philharmonic Society Music Award

April 01, 2016
The ground breaking 'Dark Arteries' collaboration between ballet and brass bands has been nominated for one of the most important artistic awards in the UK.


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.




Lawson

Lawson treasures Shepherd award

October 7 • Cory principal cornet player Kyle Lawson has spoken of his pride in being the first recipient of the James Shepherd Memorial Award at this year's National Final.


Thornton

Albert Hall awards for Thornton and Raisbeck

October 7 • Dr David Thornton and Ian Raisbeck were presented with their Iles and Mortimer Medals on stage at the National Final.


4br

4BR Royal Albert Hall podcast

October 7 • Join Iwan and Chris as they look back at how the 2026 National Championship title was won and lost at the Royal Albert Hall.


Menai Bridge

Green credentials rewarded for Menai Bridge

October 7 • Menai Bridge Band Porthaethwy has won Making Music's 'Green Award'.


Regent Hall Concerts - Parlour Brass

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Chiswick Jazz Orchestra

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass

Saturday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 10 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Garforth Brass - Annual Chairman's Charity Concert

Saturday 10 October • Miners Welfare Hall. 56 Main Street. Garforth . Leeds. LS25 1AA LS25 1AA


Pilling Jubilee Silver Band

October 7 • Pilling Band (ambitious 3rd Section Band North West) are seeking a few final players to complete their team under new MD Mark Vause. We are looking for 2 good front row cornet players, baritone, Eb/Bb bass and tuned percussion.


Barnsley Brass

October 7 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room.


Rushden Town Band

October 6 • Bb bass - Following the relocation of our previous player, a Bb bass position has become available.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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