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Ben and Em head for Oz
January 06, 2024
Tredegar baritone player Ben Stratford and partner Emily Brown head to Australia — although they will be keeping in touch with the Welsh champions.
Mercer & Barker welcomes Griffiths
December 13, 2023
Tredegar's principal cornet player Dewi Griffiths has been welcomed as a performance artist with Mercer & Barker Mouthpieces.
Death of Alan Winstone
November 02, 2023
The death has been announced of the former Tredegar Band principal cornet player Alan Winstone.
Closing date looms for Royal Philharmonic Society Awards
September 24, 2023
Nominations have to be in by 27th September for the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Awards.
St David's Hall shuts due to safety checks
September 08, 2023
The Welsh venue that has hosted two European Championships and the recent Cardiff Singer of the World competition will close for four weeks to carry out concrete safety checks.
Musical link strengthened between Tredegar and Amersham
July 05, 2023
Two bands to continue to gain inspiration from the foundation of their work in the community and beyond.
Sky Arts Classical Music Award for Gavin Higgins' Concerto Grosso
July 03, 2023
Gavin Higgins' 'remarkable artistic collaboration' between the National Orchestra of Wales and Tredegar Band has won the 2023 South Bank Sky Arts Classical Music Award.
Tredegar develops composer connections
June 27, 2023
The Welsh champion continues to work with six composers as part of its project with the Vale of Glamorgan Contemporary Music Festival.
Higgins' Concerto Grosso nominated for South Bank Sky Arts Award
June 19, 2023
Gavin Higgins' 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' has been nominated for a Classical Music South Bank Sky Arts Award.
Goldscheider and Higgins link with Tredegar for London concert
June 08, 2023
Two of the UKs leading award winning artists link up with Welsh champion for their performance in the heart of London this weekend.
New solo horn at Tredegar
June 07, 2023
Jack Lythaby moves up to take on the solo horn role with the Welsh champion.
Celebration for Tredegar as Whit Friday debut beckons
May 19, 2023
The Welsh Champion will help celebrate an important political life this weekend as well as anniversaries before looking ahead to a debut appearance at the Whit Friday contests.
Euro drop-in for Tredegar
April 26, 2023
Welsh Champion holds open drop-in rehearsal this Sunday ahead of their Malmo challenge.
Tredegar honour stalwart
April 21, 2023
The Welsh Champion broke off their European preparations to ensure that they celebrated the 90th birthday of a remarkable stalwart.
World Rankings: April update
April 08, 2023
A busy start to the contest season sees Cory, as ever, at the head of the Band Supplies — 4Barsrest World Rankings, but the gap to Foden's continues to narrow!
Parker to give Heritage Euph premiere at RBC
April 04, 2023
American composer Anthony Barfield's Heritage Euphonium Concerto is to be performed at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Visitors bring musical gifts for Welsh champion
March 31, 2023
Tredegar recently welcomed more visitors to its headquarters as it continues to inspire new voices and new players with its musical approach.
New leadership at Tredegar
March 10, 2023
Management changes at Tredegar sees a new Chairperson at the helm to drive further artistic success.
Huge RPS accolade for Higgins' Concerto Grosso
March 02, 2023
Gavin Higgins' 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' has won one of the most prestigious awards in UK classical music.
Working 90th birthday for Buckley
February 18, 2023
C Brian Buckley celebrated his 90th birthday this week by doing what he enjoys best — putting something back into the brass band movement.
Tredegar to work with composers for contemporary festival
February 07, 2023
Six composers will work with Tredegar Band and the Vale of Glamorgan Festival to add new contemporary works for the medium.
Last bars of inspiration for Tredegar
February 01, 2023
There is still time to get your vote in to help support Tredegar Band claim the RPS 'Inspiration Award'.
RPS Award nomination for Higgins' 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra'
January 26, 2023
Gavin Higgins' immense work is nominated for a Royal Philharmonic Society Award — whilst conductor Martyn Brabbins and soloist Nardus Williams also gain recognition for their work.
Fountain and Tredegar ready for Concerto link
January 24, 2023
The principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra is looking forward to performing the famous Hummel 'Trumpet Concerto' with Tredegar Band at the RNCM Brass Band Festival this weekend.
Whit welcome for Collins at Tredegar
January 17, 2023
Composer Dave Collins enjoyed his recent visit up to Tredegar to hear the first performance of his new Whit Friday march.
