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Brass band from South Wales Valleys

Blackwood Caerphilly
Joined October 2013
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We were proud to take part in the Remembrance Sunday service in Blackwood once again this morning. Thank you to Blackwood Town Council and Blackwood & District Branch RBL for organising, and to everyone who attended. We will remember them. 🌹 #LestWeForget
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Support Markham & District Brass Band this Black Friday/Christmas! 🎺 Install the FREE @easyuk app & shop as normal with 8,000+ retailers — we get FREE donations at no extra cost to you. Install this month = instant £2 donation! > 👉 easyfundraising.org.uk/easyf…
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❄️ SNOWMAN EARLY BIRD ENDS TODAY❄️ We’re on a week off but couldn’t leave you without a Christmas nudge… 🎄🎺 The Snowman with live brass band returns to Llanhilleth Miners Institute - Sunday 13th December ☃️✨ 🎫: ticketsource.com/markham-dis…
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🏆 We only went and won it! 🏆 1st place at the West Wales Brass Band Association contest! 🥇 Huge congrats to Matt Rowe - Best Soloist - and to our MD @gary13davies - Melville Jones Trophy for winning conductor! So proud of every single member. What a day! 💙🎶
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❄️ THE SNOWMAN IS BACK! ☃️ After last year's sell-out, Markham & District Band return with Raymond Briggs' classic on the big screen + LIVE brass soundtrack! 📅 Sat 13 Dec | 5pm (doors 4.15) 📍 Llanhilleth Miners Institute 🎟️ Early Bird 'til 15 Oct! 🎫 ticketsource.com/markham-dis…
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Lovely to welcome @RuthNewportWest MP to our bandroom at the Showfield on Monday! We returned the favour after our Westminster visit, with a chat about our year and a sneaky preview of our Finals piece for York. Diolch for your support! 💙🎺 #RoadToYork
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🎺 The final piece of the puzzle… We’re delighted to announce that Sarah Jayne has joined us on Solo Baritone, completing our line-up for the remainder of the year. Sarah returns to banding after taking a break while family life took priority, and brings with her a wealth of…
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….experience at the highest level. After starting out with Gwent Youth Band and the National Youth Brass Band of Wales, Sarah went on to play with Tredegar, Mid Rhondda, Wingates, Blaenavon, Abertillery and Flixton as well as studying music…
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What a weekend! We’re still smiling after our fantastic result at the @eisteddfod . Thank you for all the lovely messages. Our biggest thanks go to our players, who delivered a performance we were incredibly proud of! A perfect way to start our summer break. 🏆🎶
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WE WON! 🏆 So proud to win our section today at the Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru! Huge congrats to Hollie Horsell on a stunning debut as soloist 🎺✨ Thank you to our players & MD @gary13davies for all the hard work & belief. What a day! #Eisteddfod #BrassBand
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Nice write up in the South Wales Argus about our recent trip to parliament to talk about the challenges facing brass bands with Ruth Jones MP. We're really pleased to have been asked to be part of Brass Band Week! southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2…
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☀️ A fantastic afternoon at the #BlackwoodBeachParty! 🎶 Our Junior Band and MAD10 BRASS ensemble had a brilliant time performing as part of the day's live entertainment. A huge thank you to @VisitCaerphilly and Blackwood Town Council for organising such a great community event
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. And a special mention to our furry neighbours... the donkeys! 🫏😄 Thanks to everyone who stopped to listen and say hello! 🎺 📸 A few photos from a brilliant day. #Blackwood #BrassBand #LiveMusic #Community
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A beautiful morning in Tredegar for today’s Aneurin Bevan March as part of the Bevan Festival. Thank you to the organisers for inviting us to be part of the event, it was our pleasure to join everyone taking part in remembering one of Wales’ most influential figures.
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Honoured to join the unveiling of the final Monumental Welsh Women statue at Rhondda Heritage Park — celebrating Elizabeth Andrews, a trailblazing campaigner for women and working communities across the South Wales coalfield. A powerful moment of Welsh history and heritage!
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🪊 BASS TROMBONE VACANCY 🪊 Could you be the missing piece as we continue our journey to the National Finals in York? We’re looking for a Bass Trombone player to join our friendly and ambitious team, following our success as 2026 Welsh 2nd Section Champions.
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… With a balanced programme of contests, concerts and community events, we’re looking for someone who wants to be part of an exciting next chapter for the band. If you’d like to find out more, we’d love to hear from you. Email us: [email protected]
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🐎🎺 What a night! A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our Horse Racing Night at Blackwood Cricket Club. There were winners, losers, a few surprise results, plenty of laughs, and most importantly a fantastic atmosphere from start to finish.
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The evening was a fantastic success and has given a real boost to our preparations for the National Finals in York later this year. Thank you to everyone who supported the event, donated raffle prizes, bought a ticket, sponsored a race, or simply came along and joined in. 🏇
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🐎 Race Day is here! 🎺 Tonight’s the night for our Horse Racing Night at Blackwood Cricket Club. Whether you’re backing a winner, trying your luck in the raffle, or just coming along for a great evening out, we’d love to see you there….
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It’s all in support of the band’s journey to the National Finals in York, but most importantly it’s a chance to enjoy a fun night out! 📍 Blackwood Cricket Club 📅 Tonight 🐎 Virtual horse racing 🎟️ Raffle Doors open at 7pm – see you at the races!
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🐎 An Evening at the Races – Everyone Welcome! 🎺 We’re hosting a Horse Racing Night on Friday 5th June at Blackwood Cricket Club - and we’d love for you to join us! Expect a fun, relaxed evening with: 🐎 Virtual horse races 🎟️ A raffle …..
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🍻 A chance to enjoy a great night out with friends and family 🏆 Plenty of friendly competition! The evening is part of our fundraising as we prepare to represent Wales at the National Brass Band Championships Finals in York later this year. ….
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We’re delighted to welcome Hollie Horsell to the band as our new Principal Cornet. Hollie brings a wealth of experience, including Principal Cornet at Mid Rhondda, alongside more recent Championship Section banding with Llwydcoed and City of Cardiff/M1. Welcome Hollie 🎶
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What a day! 🏆🎺 We’re absolutely delighted that we came 1st in the Second Section at today’s South East Wales Brass Band Association contest 🥇 Alongside our win we also picked up Best Instrumentalist for our Flugel player Rhian Hills-Moss…
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Best Trombone Section Mark , Rhianydd & Steve. A fantastic day for the band and a performance we’re incredibly proud of playing Mountain Views. Congratulations to all of the other bands who took part today.
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An evening at the races… 🐎🎺 As part of our journey to the National Finals in York, we’re hosting a Horse Racing Night..and you’re invited! 📅 Friday 5 June 📍 Blackwood Cricket Club A relaxed, fun evening with virtual races, a raffle, and plenty of chances to get involved…
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….all in good spirits and all supporting the band’s journey to York. More details to follow… but for now, get the date in the diary 👀
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