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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


Ross Knight

Interview with Ross Knight

February 02, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to tuba virtuoso Ross Knight at the 2016 RNCM Brass Band Festival


Raw Brass

Raw Welsh brass makes top flight mark

January 27, 2016
The Raw Brass Ray Farr Signature flugel horn from County Instruments has been a roaring success on its latest test run...


James boys

James boys settle in at Tredegar

January 10, 2016
Tredegar welcome new signings David and Alyn James ahead of busy season.


Gavin Higgins

Creativity Award for Higgins

January 06, 2016
Composer Gavin Higgins will become the first recipient of the Herbert Whiteley Award for Creativity from British Bandsman magazine.


Tredegar

James duo join Tredegar

December 23, 2015
David James and Alyn James take on the flugel and horn roles at Tredegar.


Dark Arteries

Porthouse reflects on Dark Arteries success

December 15, 2015
Tredegar MD Ian Porthouse has spoken of his delight at the double 'CD of the Year' success of the ballet inspired 'Dark Arteries'.


Gwyn Press Award

Nia heads the new tuba inspired generation in Wales

November 22, 2015
8 yr old Nia Llewellyn of Milford Haven Juniors has become the first recipient of the Gwyn Press Memorial Award.


Dynamo with Tredegar

High profile music and magic success for Tredegar

November 20, 2015
Tredegar round off a memorable weekend of concert appearances in Utrecht and London with news of their award winning CD.


Gwyn Press

Tredegar to present Press award

November 19, 2015
Tredegar Band to present award in memory of former tuba player at Merthyr Tydfil contest.


Dark Arteries

Dark Arteries nominated for British Dance Award

October 30, 2015
The ground breaking artistic collaboration between brass and ballet has been nominated for a prestigious British Dance Award.


OLD vIC

Dutch/Dynamo double for Tredegar

October 28, 2015
Tredegar set for exciting Dutch/Dynamo double in Utrecht and London...


Tredegar

Dutch invite for Tredegar

September 08, 2015
Tredegar's reputation for inventive entertainment will be be seen in action at the Dutch National Championship later this year.


Dublin Post Office

Dark Arteries link to Dublin Rising

September 04, 2015
Excerpts of Tredegar's forthcoming CD recording of 'Dark Arteries' by Gavin Higgins to be featured on animated film about historic 1916 Dublin Easter Rising.


Tredegar at Monnow Studios

Bucket list completed for Tredegar

July 25, 2015
An ensemble from Tredegar has just completed its 3 Bucket Jones recording stint following in the rock footsteps of some famous bands...


Peter Davis and son Meirion

Death of Peter Davies

July 24, 2015
The death has been announced of the highly respected south Wales bandsman and conductor Peter Davies.


3bucket jones

Tredegar on Bucket list...

July 20, 2015
Tredegar Band to follow Led Zeppelin at the famous Monnow Studios to record with singer songwriters 3 Bucket Jones...


Dark Arteries

Tredegar explore Dark Arteries on CD

July 14, 2015
Ground breaking ballet score is recorded by Tredegar for new CD and vinyl release.


Tredegar

Tredegar helps Pride inclusiveness in London

June 28, 2015
Tredegar Band plays a musical role in one of the world's largest celebrations of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender culture and inclusiveness.


Tredegar logo

Long lost gem unearthed in Tredegar

June 11, 2015
A long lost tone poem by Welsh composer T J Powell will be heard again after being found in the dusty archives of Tredegar Band.


Tredegar

Youthful injection into Tredegar's Dark Arteries

May 23, 2015
Two new signings add to Tredegar's arterial strength as Welsh band says goodbye to star percussionist.


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

May 18, 2015
More music and chat from Frank Renton at the BBC — this time with Ian Porthouse about Tredegar's ballet link and Zone One Brass in session under Richard Ward.




Making Music

New CEO at Making Music

September 3 • Making Music appoints Ben Saffell as its new Chief Executive Officer.


Sparke

British Open Countdown: T minus 9

September 3 • The countdown is underway for this year's British Open with 'Music of the Spheres' ready for lift off. But which European own-choice topping piece comes close to it in contest popularity since it was used in 2004?


Friary

New signing at Friary

September 3 • Cornish cornet player Jacob Griffiths returns to the banding fold with Friary.


BrookWright

2026 BrookWright Solo winners announced

September 3 • Mark Vause and Elijah Baker claim the main category awards with 11-year-old cornetist Bradley Mahungu capturing the Public Commendation Prize.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Harrogate Band

September 4 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a 1st Baritone and Soprano player to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


Yorkshire Imperial

September 3 • Yorkshire Imperial band have SECOND HORN and BBb BASS vacancies available. . At Imps we have a proud tradition, clear ambitions and a sensible, well-planned schedule. We're looking for musicians who want to make outstanding music & will enjoy the journey.


Crewe Brass

September 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a FRONT ROW CORNET to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Ronnie MacNiven

MMus GRSM LRAM
Trombonist, composer, conductor


               

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