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David Evans

Death of David Evans

January 04, 2024
The death has been announced of David Evans, one of most respected administrators in the Welsh banding movement.


Abertillery

Fair appearance for Abertillery

November 27, 2023
Abertillery Town Band will perform at the Royal Welsh Showground as part of the attractions at one of Wales' biggest agricultural events.


Abertillery

Abertillery at 'The Met'

November 09, 2022
Abertillery Town Band has helped to celebrate the 130th anniversary of its own cultural hub — and are back again to take to the stage with Cory's Tom Hutchinson this weekend.


Abertllery

Guardian feature for Abertillery 50th anniversary

November 13, 2021
A new work from the pen of Philip Harper will be featured as part of Welsh band's 50th anniversary celebrations this weekend.


Abertillery

50th anniversary celebrations on track for Abertillery

September 11, 2021
Welsh band has plenty to look forward to over the next few weeks.


Miner

Positive action works towards Abertillery anniversary

February 18, 2021
A new work by Philip Harper and a guest solo appearance by Daniel Thomas to form part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of Abertillery Band later this year.


Alun F

New role for Williams

October 09, 2020
Alun F Williams will return to the baton with Abertillery Band when the local and national Coronavirus restrictions are lifted in Wales.


Abertillery

Abertillery end 30 year wait for success

October 09, 2015
Victory at the recent Welsh League contest in Burry Port has ended a 30 wait for success for Abertillery & District Band.


Abertillery

Abertillery continues on 2015 resurgence

February 11, 2015
New players and a long term desire to succeed is giving Abertillery Town Band a huge boost.


Abertillery

Tuba triumphs at Abertillery awards night

January 07, 2015
It was the players from the lower end of the band that scooped the gongs at Abertillery Band's recent annual awards night.


Abertillery

Community spirit rounds off year in Abertillery

December 16, 2014
There was a great valley's get-together in Abertillery with the local band leading the musical way.


Abertillery

Abertillery to enjoy Ruck time

December 04, 2014
One of the brass bands of the rugby valleys of South Wales will enjoy extra Ruck time with the appointment of their new MD.


Dean Evans

Evans shoulders change in Wales

March 07, 2013
The need for shoulder surgery means conductor Dean Evans will miss the Welsh Regional Championships as Huw Cole and Gary Davies step in to help.


Abertillery

Death of Glenys Evans

September 08, 2012
4BR has been informed of the death of Glenys Evans of the Abertillery & District Band.


Evans

Abertillery set for return

October 07, 2009
After a few years in the doldrums, the Abertillery Band is making a contesting comeback on the weekend under the baton of Dean Evans.




swiss

Swiss connections add to Lucerne coverage

November 27 • 4BR will be linking up with their Swiss friends at BRASS BAND NEWS to provide extra insight and opinions about the performances in Lucerne this weekend.


Philip Sparke

Sparke ignites demand for 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

November 27 • There has already been an eager snap up of tickets for the showcase event at the RNCM in Manchester in January — led by a 75th birthday celebration of composer Philip Sparke.


Perth

Domestic and cross border challengers head to Perth

November 27 • The bands are putting their final touches to their preparations for the Scottish Open and Scottish Youth Championships this weekend in Perth.


Whitburn

Whitburn and Scottish banding to benefit from Besson and Bergarault link

November 27 • The two major instrument manufacturers link up to provide Scottish Champions and SBBA with percussion boost.


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Christmas Concert

Saturday 29 November • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Barnsley Brass - A Night At The Movies

Saturday 29 November • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 30 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross . Saddleworth. Oldham OL3 5AD


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Hathersage Band

November 27 • BACK ROW CORNET. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


wantage silver band

November 27 • 4th section national finalists Wantage Academy are looking for a Bb bass and 2nd cornet to complete their team. A friendly, welcoming band who rehearse Wed 7-8:30pm and Sat 10am-12 under MD Gavin Clemons.


Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Band

November 25 • 2nd or 3rd cornet required to boost our back row. We are a non contesting band, but carry out numerous events across North Yorkshire. We will be doing a joint concert with Carlton Main next year.


Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher


               

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