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Christopher Bond

Tongwynlais strengthen Bond link with CD

April 09, 2015
Albert Hall qualifiers to strengthen their musical link to their Resident Conductor and Composer in Residence with new CD.


John Berryman in action

Berryman to make Cornish link with Tongwynlais

March 05, 2015
The vastly experienced John Berryman is to make a Cornish link to Tongwynlais Temperance as they seek to regain Welsh Regional title.


Brett Baker

Baker to take National baton at Tongwynlais

August 18, 2014
Former Black Dyke solo trombonist Brett Baker is to lead Tongwynlais Temperance at the National Finals in London in October.


Tong and Sykes

Wise move for Tongwynlais as Sykes departs

April 21, 2014
Jeremy Wise will take Tongwnlais Temperance to the Grand Shield and European Championships following the resignation of MD Steve Sykes.


Tongwynlais

New double Bond issue at Tongwynlais

January 25, 2014
Welsh champion announces Christopher Bond as their new Resident Conductor.


WELSH CHAMPIONS

Tong add to top end

January 16, 2014
Welsh champion Tongwynlais Temperance adds a new signing to the front row cornet section.


Tongwynlais

Ruck departure at Welsh champion

December 25, 2013
Resident Conductor Joshua Ruck has left his role as Resident Conductor at Welsh champion Tongwynlais Temperance.


Tongwynlais celebrate

Tong set to celebrate 125th anniversary

November 08, 2013
Welsh champion Tongwynlias Temperance is gearing up to celebrate its 125th anniversary later this month.


Stephen Sykes

Sykes double at Tongwynlais

October 09, 2013
Welsh champion adds another Sykes to the ranks ahead of London with star trombone signing.


Tongwynlais

Summer signings at Tongwynlais

September 19, 2013
Welsh champions strengthen their ranks ahead of Albert Hall challenge after Wizard of Oz retirement.


Ton with Rhod

Ton's telly help for top comedian

July 10, 2013
Welsh Area champion gives comedian Rhod Gilbert a helping hand with his wedding plans...


Vicki Kennedy leading Tongwynlais

One return step for Kennedy

June 21, 2013
After a highly successful tenure as principal cornet at the Welsh Area champion, Vicki Kennedy returns home.


The James family

Welsh sop star bows out on a high

May 29, 2013
Tongwynlais Temperance sop star Morgan James takes his leave of the Welsh Area champions in flamboyant fashion.


Welsh champions Tongwynlais

Tongwynlais sign perc duo

April 25, 2013
Welsh champion signs percussion duo ahead of Grand Shield challenge in Blackpool.


Richard Evans

Evans set for Temperance entertainment

February 04, 2013
Richard Evans will lead Tongwynlais Temperance at the forthcoming Welsh Open in Porthcawl.


Tongwynlais Temperance in action

Grant aid for Tongwynlais

January 29, 2013
Tongwynlais Temperance add American euph star to their ranks as they prepare for 125th anniversary year.


Tongwynlais

Patterson ends decade at Tongwynlais

January 10, 2013
Star euphonium player Martyn Patterson decides to call it a day after a decade of success with Tongwynlias Temperance.


Steve Sykes

Tongwynlais opt for Sykes

November 27, 2012
Steve Sykes and Tongwynlais team up on a permanent basis following historic London result.


Steve Sykes

Tongwynlais opt for Sykes at Albert Hall.

October 13, 2012
Scottish Open champion teams up with Steve Sykes for Daphnis challenge.


Tongwynlais in action

Childs and Sykes link with Tongwynlais

July 10, 2012
Scottish Open champions Tongwynlais Temperance to link up with Dr Robert Childs and Steve Sykes this Summer.


Tongwynlais celebrate winning Scottish Open

Tongwynlais stands with the Giants

May 03, 2012
Tongwynlais to open up on Grand Shield led by their giant of a conductor...


Tongwynlais Band logo

Rankings update: March 2012

March 29, 2012
The first updated World of Brass — 4barsrest.com Rankings of 2012 reveal few changes near the top, but the usual flurry of activity following the first part of the contest season.


Tongwynlais

Ruck becomes new resident at Tongwynlais

March 28, 2012
19 year old Josh Ruck becomes the new resident conductor at Scottish Open Champion.


Toinbgwynlais

New devils join the Tongwynlais ranks

March 07, 2012
Scottish Open champion adds new signings to the ranks ahead of Devil challenge.


Tin

In and out at Ton

January 16, 2012
Scottish Open champion Tongwynlais has said hello and goodbye to some players...




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, 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


Dr. Stephen Arthur Allen

D. Phil. (Oxon) [Ph.D Oxford University], GBSM, LTCL, ABSM, ALCM, Cert. Ed.


               

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