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Isabella Hauser

Austrian link connects to Tredegar

June 06, 2017
The musical link between Tredegar and Brass Band Oberosterreich was connected up again with the visit of cornet player Isabella Hauser to South Wales.


Hay

Tredegar makes Hay whilst the sun shines

May 29, 2017
An ensemble from Tredegar Band will be featured live on the Radio 3 Flagship arts programme 'In Tune' from the influential Hay Festival later today.


aNUERIN bEVAN

In Place of Fear inspires major work for Tredegar

May 26, 2017
A major commission inspired by one of the most important political figures of the 20th century is set to send a musical projectile out from Tredegar.


Tredegar

Tredegar enjoys their bit of Talent spotting...

May 21, 2017
Tredegar's well earned reputation for trying something a bit different has been put to the test again — this time thanks to Simon Cowell.


Band Stratford with Tredegar MD Ian Porthouse

Tredegar sign Stratford for Euro push

April 05, 2017
Ben Stratford makes the solo baritone move from Flowers to Tredegar in time for European debut in Ostend.


Ian Porthouse and Brian Buckley

New Presidential address at Tredegar

March 23, 2017
The highly respected conductor and adjudicator C Brian Buckley has become the new President of Tredegar Band.


Tredegar

Major heritage boost for Tredegar

March 17, 2017
The 170 year social and musical history of Tredegar Band is to be celebrated with the help of a major Heritage Lottery Fund grant.


Tredegar

Interview feature with Philip Wilby, Dorothy Gates and Tredegar Band

February 07, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composers Philip Wilby and Dorothy Gates as well as MD Ian Porthouse of Tredegar Band ahead of their performance at the RNCM Festival


Gavin Higgins

Interview with Gavin Higgins

February 07, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Gavin Higgins abut the success of his major ballet work Dark Arteries and his plans for the future.


Tred signings

Tredegar unveil new quartet

January 23, 2017
Welsh Area champion to head into 2017 season with four new signings.


Stephen Sykes

Play your part and get swabbed for Sykes

January 23, 2017
Get registered today and you could be playing your part in fighting blood cancer.


Tredegar

Tredegar link up with exciting compositional talent

January 20, 2017
Welsh Area champion announces appointment of Daniel Hall as their new Composer in Association.


Budding star

Tredegar help inspire next Aber generation

November 15, 2016
Players from Welsh champion Tredegar have helped inspire the next generation of playing talent taking their first steps at Abergavenny Borough Band.


Tredegar

Report & Results: 2016 National Eisteddfod of Wales

August 02, 2016
Tredegar head the list of winners in Abergavenny with National titles also heading home with Deiniolen, Usk and Royal Oakeley Silver.


Will Norman

Norman conquest for Tredegar

July 22, 2016
Tredegar delighted with signing of Will Norman from Flowers Band.


Three Bucket Jnes

Tredegar add a little something extra to Bucket list

July 05, 2016
Welsh champion to work with renowned folk group 3 Bucket Jones on latest tour.


Milton Keynes

Tredegar to help export drive for success

June 29, 2016
Welsh champions Tredegar will be helping an old export develop his youth band success in Milton Keynes.


Tredegar and Lloyd Webber

Last Boult secured with Lloyd Webber premiere

June 25, 2016
The last brass band concert at the Adrian Boult Hall in Birmingham was marked by a memorable world premiere of a work by William Lloyd Webber.


Tredegar

Lloyd Webber world premiere marks last brass band concert at Adrian Boult Hall

June 21, 2016
A world premiere will be performed at the last brass band concert at the Adrian Boult Hall in Birmingham this week featuring Welsh champions Tredegar.


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




Childs

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs

January 22 • We find out more about the programme of music from this world and beyond to be featured on Saturday evening at the RNCM from the Queensbury band and Galactico soloists.


mARZELLA

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

January 21 • We catch up with the Scottish conductor to find out more about the programme to be performed by the RNCM Brass Band on the weekend in Manchester.


Kaitlin

CBSO boosted by Wild trumpet addition

January 21 • The brass section of another leading British orchestra is boosted by the arrival of a brass band player as Kaitlin Wild joins the trumpet section of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups announced

January 21 • The list of bands and judges have been confirmed for the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool in February.


The Hepworth Band - Hepworth Band New Year Celebration Concert

Sunday 26 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD97ER


Dobcross Silver Band - Hammonds Band

Sunday 26 January • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


HYDE BAND

January 22 • WE HAVE PLAYER VACANCIES (POSITIONS NEGOTIABLE) Come and join our friendly First Section Band based in the New forest, and enjoy working with our Musical Director: Ben Halstead on a varied programme of concerts and contest.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

January 22 • Reading Band (current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists) needs BASSES! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings with our new MD Stephen Bucknell.


The Harrogate Band

January 22 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a front row cornet player to join them at the 1st Section North of England area contest and beyond! With a great bandroom, a wide range of engagments and a committed team, we'd love to see you.


Chris Wormald

B.Mus (Hons), LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, adjudicator, arranger


               

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