The Welsh Open is opening contest of the Welsh Brass Band season. Held at the Riverfront, Newport, it attracts bands from both sides of the Severn bridge.
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Welsh Open retweeted
Mar 28
Listening to @talkSPORT and the amazing Martin Tyler, the man just exudes class.
What a legend.
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Welsh Open retweeted
18 Feb 2024
Had a great day meeting people from the Welsh #brassband scene at yesterday's @WelshOpen Contest. Thanks to Dean (Contest Controller) & staff @RiverfrontArts for the welcome & congrats on a well-run day. Well done to @EbbwValleyBrass & MD Gareth Ritter on recapturing the title
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17 Feb 2024
Last Band! Parc & Dare open their programme today with Malagueña by Ernesto Lecuona #welshopen2024
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17 Feb 2024
Band No. 12 opened their programme today with ‘Blue’ by Thomas Gansch
@chapeltownband
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17 Feb 2024
Band No. 10 @BrassKeynes open their ‘Kings & Queens’ programme with ‘Fanfare: The Crowning’
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17 Feb 2024
Band No. 9 @WantageWSB open their ‘Friendship’ programme with ‘A Little Help from my Friends’ #welshopen2024
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17 Feb 2024
Defending Champions @EbbwValleyBrass open their ‘Welcome to the Circus’ set with ‘Activate’ #welshopen2024
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17 Feb 2024
Band No. 7 @bontband open their ‘Peter Pan’ adventure with ‘The Flight to Neverland’ #welshopen2024
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17 Feb 2024
Band No. 6 @FiltonBrass open their ‘Storytellers & Characters’ programme with ‘Nordic Polska’
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17 Feb 2024
Band No. 5 @LympstoneBand open their ‘Heroes of the Sea’ programme with Summon the Heroes.
#welshopen2024
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17 Feb 2024
Band No 3 @CardiffBrass with their ‘Quest for the Submerged Cathedral’
@DanHallComposer #welshopen2024
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17 Feb 2024
Band No. 2 @FODBrass open their ‘USA’ programme with a rendition of the American National Anthem - some jazzy outfits on display! #welshopen2024
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17 Feb 2024
BTM open today’s contest with ‘Prelude on Tallis’ by Peter Graham
@BTM_Band #welshopen2024
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17 Feb 2024
Early start here at the Riverfront - the trophy table is set already! The eagle-eyed amongst you may notice a few new additions this year, who will get to take them home?
#welshopen2024
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Welsh Open retweeted
16 Feb 2024
Your essential must-read to find things in #newport this weekend
Click on newportcityradio.org/whatson
Including
🎸 @TheBatteryFarm at @LePub
🎼@WelshOpen Brass Band Entertainment Championship at The @RiverfrontArts
🎸 @thelosingscore at Le Pub
And more!
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14 Feb 2024
For those of you planning on travelling to the contest on Saturday, please be aware of the planned M4 closure around the Brynglas Tunnels, Junction 25A - 26. #welshopen2024
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