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2026 European Brass Band Championships – Linz, Austria
Massive congratulations to the Tredegar Town Band on a podium place at last weekend’s European Brass Band Championships in Linz, Austria. The band’s combined efforts of 3rd place on the test-piece “Alienus” by Thomas...
2026 European Brass Band Championships – Linz, Austria
Brass Bands Wales would like to send their very best wishes to the two bands who are representing Wales at this weekend’s European Brass Band Championships, taking place at the Brucknerhaus Concert Hall in Linz, Austria. On Sunday, Seindorf Ieuenctid Beaumaris led by...
2026 European Youth Brass Band – Linz, Austria
Brass Bands Wales would like to send their best wishes to the three young Welsh brass players who are representing Wales with the European Youth Brass Band in Linz, Austria as part of the weeklong European Brass Band Championships. Ellis Jones (Tuba), Dylan Savage...
Safeguarding Lead 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...
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...