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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

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

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...

National Finals Of Great Britain (Lower Sections)

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...

British Open Championships

British Open Championships

Brass Bands Wales would like to wish the competing bands at this weekend’s British Open Championships at Symphony Hall, Birmingham the very best of luck, but in particular the Welsh representatives, namely; Cory, Northop Silver and Tredegar Town. Good luck all and...

Players represent Wales in the European Youth Brass Band

Players represent Wales in the European Youth Brass Band

We are extremely proud of Patrick Miller, Alice Tracey and Erin Maloney, our Welsh players in the European Youth Brass Band 2024. They’re in the beautiful city of Palanga, Lithuania, and looking forward to some brilliant music making, and several concerts as part of...

WELSH AREA CONTEST 16-17 March 2024

WELSH AREA CONTEST 16-17 March 2024

Congratulations to all the bands who made it to the Welsh Area Contest at Swansea’s Brangwyn Hall this past weekend (16-17th March 2024) and we enjoyed meeting band players and representatives on our stand, to discuss all things brass bands, but in particular, the...

Brass Bands Wales – National Survey 2023

The visit to the Senedd also coincided with the release of the Brass Bands Wales 2023 National Survey which is being released to ALL brass bands in Wales. Any organisation who has a vested interest in supporting the growth of the brass band movement in Wales, is...

BRASS BANDS WALES TAKES ITS PLACE IN SENEDD CROSS PARTY GROUP

BRASS BANDS WALES TAKES ITS PLACE IN SENEDD CROSS PARTY GROUP

Brass Bands Wales were delighted to accept an invitation to attend a meeting of the Cross-Party Group on Music held at the Senedd/Welsh Parliament last week. The Group, chaired by Member of the Senedd for Islwyn, Rhianon Passmore (herself a musician) was very well...

Welsh bands excel at the National Finals

There were some excellent results for the 3 Welsh bands that competed at the Championship Section of the National Brass Band Championships, held yesterday at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Congratulations to the Cory Band (3rd place), Tredegar Town Band (4th) and...