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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.
Tredegar looks towards Fountain link at RNCM boosted by new signing
January 12, 2023
Tredegar returned to the New Year with Fountain focus for the RNCM and a new tuba player to add to the team.
Double celebrations for Fountain and Tredegar
December 30, 2022
'Keep the Music Playing' and 'Vaughan Williams on Brass' claim a memorable double triumph with 4BR and BBW award accolades.
2022 4BR Contest Performance of the Year
December 25, 2022
Tredegar's stunning rendition of 'So Spoke Albion' by Gavin Higgins has been voted as the contest performance of the year.
2022 4BR CD of the Year
December 25, 2022
The superb celebration of the brass music of Vaughan Williams by Tredegar Band conducted by Martyn Brabbins and Ian Porthouse is the CD of the Year.
Royal Philharmonic Society Award nomination for Tredegar Band
December 15, 2022
The artistic achievements of Tredegar Band in 2022 sees them nominated for the Royal Philharmonic Society 'Inspiration Award'.
Tredegar pick up a penguin for BiC weekend .
November 18, 2022
From the Proms in London to the penguins of Antarctica via the Sage Gateshead and a premiere trip to Durham for Ian Porthouse and his band this weekend.
Dunne to tell his mental health story
October 25, 2022
A new regular blog will see the award winning tenor horn player Ross Dunne tell his mental health story to help others.
Tredegar add to star quality for National challenge
October 13, 2022
Euphonium virtuoso Glenn Van Looy returns to Tredegar to help with their Hyperlink Albert Hall challenge.
Tredegar sign Young Musician winner
October 11, 2022
The newly crowned BBC Young Musician 2002 award winner.
World Mental Health Day
October 10, 2022
The importance of raising awareness and advocacy for mental health and well-being has been championed through the focus of brass bands by Gavin Higgins and Tabby Kerwin on Radio 3.
Tredegar to head back to Amersham for musical inspiration
September 23, 2022
The connection between the progressive organisations will be strengthened this weekend when they team up for workshops and a gala concert.
Tredegar ready for road trips
September 16, 2022
Tredegar will head to Stroud and Amersham over the next two weeks as well as adding new high profile concerts to their 2023 diary.
Valentin day for Tredegar at Open
September 03, 2022
Tredegar announces player changes ahead of their British Open challenge at Symphony Hall.
Tredegar continues to make high profile mark with CD release
August 20, 2022
'Vaughan Williams on Brass' continues to make a high profile mark in the charts with sales boosted by critical acclaim.
Further classical success for Tredegar
August 13, 2022
Following their appearance at the Proms Tredegar's 'Vaughan Williams' CD enters the UK's official classical music charts at number 2 within a week of its release.
Interview with Gavin Higgins
August 07, 2022
We catch up with the Forest of Dean composer as he looks forward to the world premiere of his 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' which will be played at the Proms on Monday night
