News / Tredegar Band
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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 settle in at Tredegar
January 10, 2016
Tredegar welcome new signings David and Alyn James ahead of busy season.
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.
James duo join Tredegar
December 23, 2015
David James and Alyn James take on the flugel and horn roles at Tredegar.
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'.
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.
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.
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 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.
Dutch/Dynamo double for Tredegar
October 28, 2015
Tredegar set for exciting Dutch/Dynamo double in Utrecht and London...
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.
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.
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...
Death of Peter Davies
July 24, 2015
The death has been announced of the highly respected south Wales bandsman and conductor Peter Davies.
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...
Tredegar explore Dark Arteries on CD
July 14, 2015
Ground breaking ballet score is recorded by Tredegar for new CD and vinyl release.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interview with Rambert Ballet
May 13, 2015
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Mark Baldwin and Gavin Higgins about the ground breaking collaboration between contemporary dance and brass band music in Dark Arteries
Tredegar & Higgins set for Dark Arteries world premiere
May 12, 2015
The Sadler's Wells stage in London will play host to the world premiere of Dark Arteries by Gavin Higgins featuring the Rambert Ballet & Tredegar Town Band this week.
Dark Arteries creates national media interest
April 30, 2015
The forthcoming collaboration between brass and ballet is creating something of a media stir.
Tredegar set for Birtwistle Aria
April 25, 2015
There is a rare chance to hear one of the great contemporary works for the brass band medium in London today.
Tredegar Pride at re-union
April 11, 2015
A re-union of the people who helped put the pride back into a Welsh mining community will lead to a London parade for Tredegar.
