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Llwydcoed

Realism provides catalyst of hope for future for Llwydcoed

January 17, 2025
Despite having to withdraw from contesting for the foreseeable future, Llwydcoed Band is determined to build on new foundations to serve their community.


Kevin Johnson

Llwydcoed stalwart to step down

August 24, 2024
Kevin Johnson, one of the most respected figures in the Welsh banding movement has taken the decision to step down from his role with the band.


Winter Gardens

Report & Result: 2023 Senior Cup

May 13, 2023
Llwydcoed takes the Senior Cup spoils to take a step closer to the British Open alongside Fishburn, St Dennis and Redbridge.


Wales EuroYouth

Welsh trio ready for Euro experience

February 01, 2023
A trio of talented young Welsh players will represent their nation in Sweden as part of the European Youth Brass Band


Ruck

Ruck to lead Llwydcoed in new era

January 06, 2023
Joshua Ruck has been appointed as the new Musical Director of Llwydcoed Band.


Turner

End of Turner era at Llwydcoed

July 21, 2022
One of the most successful musical partnerships in Welsh banding has reached its final chord.


Llwydcoed

Trio of signings at Llwydcoed

December 13, 2021
The Llwydcoed Band welcomes three new players to their ranks as they prepare for the 2022 season ahead.


Gelnnie

Llwydcoed's Prayer answered

May 19, 2020
Welsh band's 'Little Prayer' request met with wonderful response by its creator Dame Evelyn Glennie.


Llwydcoed

Llwydcoed add youth and experience to 2020 ranks

January 09, 2020
Martyn Patterson and Iwan Hill are the latest recruits to Llwydcoed Band as they seek to make a qualification mark on majors on 2020.


Llwydcoed

Llwydcoed changes as they look ahead to 2020

November 11, 2019
The Welsh League Champion has been announced a number of new arrivals, personnel changes and goodbyes.


Chris Turner

Turner honoured with Welsh Conductor of the Year award

December 02, 2017
Chris Turner joins the list of Welsh Conductors of the Year after leading Llwydcoed to Welsh League title


Signings

New signings add top and tail experience to Llwydcoed

October 06, 2016
Signings on cornet and tuba add extra strength to Llywdcoed's Welsh League title defence plans.


Llwydcoed

Llwydcoed add Violet colour to Area mix

March 03, 2016
Llwydcoed Band has added some high profile Welsh and European signings to boost their Welsh Area challenge.


lLWYDCOED

Llwydcoed boosted by Cory signing

September 23, 2015
The Llwydcoed Band has been given a huge boost with the news of the signing of former Cory flugel star Richard Davies on cornet.


Llwydcoed

Llwydcoed add horn and tuba duo to ranks

August 01, 2015
Ambitious Welsh band continues to build in strength under MD Chris Turner with addition of two new players.


Chris Turner

Turner prize for Llwydcoed

December 25, 2013
Welsh League champion teams up with new MD for 2014...


PLC in action

Welsh workshop debut for PLC

April 06, 2013
Paul Lovatt-Cooper will be leading a workshop in Cardiff later this month.


Llwydcoed in action

Key signings for Llwydcoed

February 20, 2013
The Llwydcoed Band has announced a number of important signings ahead of their Welsh Regional Challenge.


Llwydcoed

Llwydcoed opt for Welsh experience

September 05, 2012
National Finalists to work with the experienced conducting team of Nigel Seaman and Tom Davoren for Cheltenham and Fishguard.


Llwydcoed

Davies departure at Llwydcoed

August 26, 2012
The successful three year partnership between Gary Davis and the Llwydcoed Band has come to an end.


Llwydcoed

Llwydcoed celebrate in silver

December 12, 2011
The Llwydcoed Band will enter its 100th year laden with silverware.


Llwydcoed

Llwydcoed end on season high

December 14, 2010
The Llwydcoed Band has ended the 2010 season on something of a high.


Llwydcoed

Drama and delight for Llwydcoed at Blaenavon

November 26, 2010
There was drama mixed with delight for the Llwydcoed Band at the recent Blaenavon SEWBBA Contest.


Llwydcoed

Saunders set for Llwydcoed

April 06, 2009
Llwydcoed to be directed by Carl Saunders at next contest appearance.




Howell

Death of Adrienne Howell BEM

January 16 • 4BR has been informed of the death of Adrienne Howell BEM, the remarkable joint founder of Mere Manor Brass.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 23

January 16 • The popular podcast with a distinctive Welsh flavour returns for a clean and busy new year.


Tommy Tynan

4BR Thursday interview with Tommy Tynan

January 15 • We catch up with Black Dyke Band's Tommy Tynan as he prepares to take up the baton as a finalist in the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conductors Competition this weekend in Tidworth.


RAF

RAF Ensembles continue to fly high and wide

January 15 • The variant ensembles that are part of the Band of the RAF Regiment continue to reach out in their musical performances.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Petworth Town Band

January 15 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with concerts and engagements planned throughout the year.


Cheltenham Silver Band

January 14 • Tenor Horn, Bass, Percussion (all positions negotiable) in our 3rd Section Band.. . As we prepare for the West of England Areas with our professional conductor, Neil Brownless, and the 2026 summer season, we are looking to welcome new members.


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • New Year,New Section,New MD and for you New Band?. We are looking for a Tuned Percussionist for the areas and beyond.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday evening 8-10 in our own bandroom (so no setting up each time).


Morgan Griffiths

Dip. Performance
Conductor, Peripatetic Music Teacher, Lower brass specialist


               

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