Two of the UKs leading bands have announced a reciprocal link that will see them join forces to share concert stages in Yorkshire and Wales in 2025.
Brighouse & Rastrick and Tredegar will perform together in Huddersfield and Newtown in March and April.
Growing friendship
Speaking about the link, Brighouse & Rastrick Chairperson Stephen Howe told 4BR that the idea has come from a growing musical friendship between the organisations.
"The players of the bands get on really well and had a great time together at last year's European Championship in Palanga and again at Brass in Concert. There is also a great deal of musical respect in our joint desire to reach out to audiences.
We are really looking forward to welcoming Tredegar back to our famous concert series and then heading to Wales to enjoy ourselves there."
Stephen told 4BR that the 151st annual Massed Band Concert on Saturday 29th March (7.15pm) is themed as 'A Springtime Celebration' with music to reflect the new season.
"Our audiences enjoy the connections we are able to make the music performed and so given the time of year we thought it would be a good idea to bring something fresh, bright and invigorating to the stage with the bands."
It will be the second time Tredegar will join Brighouse for the concert series, with their previous appearance back in 2013.
Thanks
In response, Tredegar Chairperson David Thomas added: "My thanks go to Stephen for making this happen. To be asked to return be part of the annual concert series at Huddersfield Town Hall is something we are really looking forward to, and we are sure there is going to be an equally warm welcome for the band when they travel to Wales."
David told 4BR that the Newtown Concert on Sunday 6th April (3.00pm) will also be a showcase of audience friendly music making that will mix the new with the traditional.
To be asked to return be part of the annual concert series at Huddersfield Town Hall is something we are really looking forward to, and we are sure there is going to be an equally warm welcome for the band when they travel to WalesTredegar Band
Newtown commitment
The concert in Newtown's Theatre Hafren, also reinforces the venue's long term commitment to the promotion of brass band events, with the visit of Brighouse and Tredegar adding to a welcome concert appearance by First Section National Champion Northop Silver on Saturday 2nd February (see below for tickets).
Tickets:
151st Massed Band Concert
Huddersfield Town Hall
Saturday 29th March
7.30pm
A Springtime Celebration
Tredegar & Brighouse & Rastrick in Concert
Theatre Hafren
Sunday 6th April
3.00pm
Tickets: https://thehafren.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873668410
Northop Silver Band
Saturday 2nd February
2.00pm
Tickets: https://thehafren-tickets.thehafren.co.uk/ticketbooth/shows/873666703
