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City of Cardiff

New signings boost M1 road to Swansea

February 02, 2015
A batch of new signings will boost City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) ahead of their Porthcawl and Swansea appearances.


TJ Powell

T.J. Powell legacy to be celebrated

January 29, 2015
The works of the great Welsh brass band conductor and composer T.J. Powell are to be celebrated this evening in an open rehearsal at City of Cardiff (Melingriffith)


City of Cardiff

Death of City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) stalwart

January 27, 2015
The death has been reported to 4BR of Colin Evans — an integral part of the City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) organisation and secretary of the South East Wales Brass Band Association.


City of Cardiff in action

City of Cardiff spread the message of success

March 30, 2014
The City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) organisation showcase their musical and organisational talents to the National Association of Brass Band Conductors.


City of Cardiff

New trio stop off at M1 junction

March 04, 2014
Three new players join the ranks of City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) 1 in time for Llandudno.


City of Cardiff

New direction signs on M2 and M5

October 30, 2013
Two young conductors will take charge of directing the musical traffic at the City of Cardiff M2 & M5 bands.


City of Cardiff

Further Cardiff expansion plans announced

September 16, 2013
A Community Brass Band will fill any gaps in the M1- M4 corridor of musical connections.


City of Cardiff logo

Busy Welsh time for City of Cardiff

August 07, 2013
The players of City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) organisation has been pretty busy of late — from Fishgaurd to Denbigh.


City of Cardiff

New trio at City of Cardiff

July 30, 2013
New arrivals for M1 and M2, as well as a new Composer in Association.


Dewi Griffiths

M2 departure for Griffiths

July 03, 2013
After four and half years at the helm, Dewi Griffiths is to leave the City of Cardiff M2 Band to take up a new post at BTM.


City of Cardiff Youth Brass Festival

Grant boost for M3 & M4 expansion

May 01, 2013
The growing ranks of the M3 & M4 Bands at City of Cardiff have received a grant boost for new instruments.


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More new players found on M4 extension

April 11, 2013
There is yet another extension of playing talent at the City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band with a new M4 Band debut.


Melingriffith

M4 extension in South Wales

December 28, 2012
The musical roadworks continue to grow for the City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band.


Melingriffith

All roads lead to victory for MI, 2 & 3

November 23, 2011
There was a very speacial hat trick of wins at the SEWBBA Contest for the City of Cardiff Melingriffith Bands.


Dewi

Top Welsh conducting award for Griffiths

November 23, 2011
Dewi Griffiths has been named as the 2011 Welsh Conductor of the Year.


Melingriffith

M1, M2 and M3 motorway to success

October 11, 2011
The roadway to success continues for the bands in the burgeoning Melingriffth set up.


Dewi Griffiths

M2 success for Griffiths

September 27, 2011
4BR talks to National Fourth Section winning conductor Dewi Griffiths of Melingriffith 2 Band.


Mellingriffith

Firsts for City of Cardiff

June 17, 2011
A great year is being given extra sparkle for City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) as they become the first brass band to appear in the Welsh capital's new concert hall.


Mellingriffith

Open House in Cardiff

February 15, 2011
City of Cardiff open the doors ahead of Miners Eisteddfod assault.


Mel

Future buds at City of Cardiff

September 24, 2010
A future generation of buddding young musical talent is set to be planted at City of Cardiff.


Melingriffith Band

Celebrations for M2

August 05, 2010
The new generation of young players at City of Cardiff (Melingriffith 2) have had plenty to celebrate at the National Eisteddfod of Wales last weekend.


Marshall

Marshall Masterclass in Wales

July 03, 2010
If you are in and around the Cardiff area this Saturday then get along and enjoy a masterclass from Richard Marshall


Dewi Griffith

Mel & Griff

February 25, 2010
Dewi Griffiths takes up the baton at City of Cardiff (Melingriffith 2) Band.


Mellingriffith

M2 on the march

December 02, 2009
The City of Cardiff (Melingriffith 2) Brass Band is on the march!


Ritter

Success Rit large for Welsh conductor

November 24, 2009
4BR talks to the 2009 Welsh Conductor of the Year, Gareth Ritter.




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.


rooms4grous

Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups

February 21 • The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod form teh judges at Blackpool this weekend...


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


Duncan Wilson

Bmus(hons), LGSMD
Conductor, Adjudicator (member AoBBA)


               

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