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PR & Communications Role Job Description
Role type: Volunteer (flexible commitment)Location: Remote / Hybrid (meetings held on a 3 weekly basis, either online or in-person as needed)Reports to: Head of Operations (Working Group Lead) About Bandiau Pres Cymru // Brass Bands Wales Bandiau Pres Cymru // Brass...
Swydd Ddisgrifiad: Rôl CC (Cysylltiadau Cyhoeddus) a Chyfathrebu
Math o rôl: Gwirfoddol (ymrwymiad hyblyg) Lleoliad: O Bell / Hybrid (cyfarfodydd bob 3 wythnos, naill ai ar-lein neu wyneb yn wyneb yn ôl yr angen) Yn adrodd i: Pennaeth Gweithrediadau (Arweinydd y Grŵp Gwaith) Am Bandiau Pres Cymru // Brass Bands Wales Bandiau Pres...
Back To Banding – Tomorrow Saturday 10:30 Llandudno
Taking place in St John’s Church in Llandudno on the 29th March, this event is designed specifically for players who have taken a break from banding - whether due to career, family, or life’s many commitments - and are now ready to pick up their instruments again.Get...
Back To Banding
29th March 2025 - Llandudno - St John's Methodist Church.Reignite Your Passion for Brass! Taking place in St John’s Church in Llandudno on the 29th March, this event is designed specifically for players who have taken a break from banding - whether due to career,...
Welsh Regionals 2025
Brass Bands Wales would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the bands who took part in this weekend’s Welsh Regional Brass Band Championships at the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. The dedication, commitment, and sheer passion that goes into preparing for this event is...
Brass Bands Wales Launches 2024 Survey Report
Brass Bands Wales has launched its 2024 Survey Report, providing valuable insights into player demographics, band mood health, youth player development, and instrument mix across Wales.
Angela Westacott
Brass Bands Wales is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Angela Westacott, a true champion of youth brass banding in Wales. Angela was one of the driving forces behind the South Wales Youth Band, inspiring and nurturing countless young musicians. Her passion and...
Cardiff – UniBrass – 15th February 2025
Brass Bands Wales would like wish all the university bands from across the UK a very enjoyable weekend at this years UNIBRASS event hosted by Cardiff University. We hope your trip to Wales will be enjoyable and fun. We would also like to thank the organisational team...
Welsh Open – 15th February 2025
Brass Bands Wales would like to wish all those taking part in this years Welsh Open Brass Band Entertainment Championship the very best of luck and we look forward to a truly brilliant day of brass band entertainment at its very best. We would like to encourage you...
The Future of Cardiff University School of Music
Brass Bands Wales is deeply concerned by the news that Cardiff University has recently announced it is considering the closure of its School of Music. This would be a devastating blow to Wales’ cultural landscape, undermining our rich musical heritage and future...
Welsh successes for Holywell Silver and Northop Silver at the National Finals
Congratulations to all the Welsh bands that took part at the National Finals in Cheltenham last weekend, but a special mention to Holywell Silver under the baton of Jamie Duncan, who came runners-up in the 4th Section and to Northop Silver who were crowned National...
National Finals Of Great Britain (Lower Sections)
Brass bands Wales wishes all the Welsh brass bands that are competing at the Lower Sections National Finals at Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September the very best of luck. The bands representing Wales are: Section 1: BTM and Northop Silver...