Past Events / Digwyddiadau'r Gorffenol
In a first for Superleague netball, Cathays Brass provided audience entertainment to enhance the motivational atmosphere at the Sports Wales National Centre in support of our local team - the Celtic Dragons!
Llangollen International Eisteddfod 05&06 July
More fun in the sun making international friends.
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A Christmas Celebration 11.12.18The band thoroughly enjoyed playing to a receptive audience at The Clink Christmas service this year and we look forward to our next appearance in aid of this great cause!
Find out more about The Clink and the great work they do here. |
Cancer Research Reindeer Run 01.12.18
Light up Fairwater 01.12.18
Ty Hafan Christmas at the Castle 30.11.18
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Sleep Out 2018 22.11.18Following on from our concert in aid of Llamau Cathays Brass were pleased to perform at this year's Sleep Out in the Cardiff City Stadium.
Catch some clips of us in action here! |
Cardiff Half Marathon 07.10.18Congratulations to all those that took part in this year's half marathon, especially to our very own Tim Pickles who had no reprieve and had to be back playing ASAP!
For those who missed it catch a short clip here. |
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Pontypridd Museum 29.09.18The band thoroughly enjoyed it's second performance at Pontypridd Museum and what an inspiration place to play!
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Llamau Concert 22.09.18Cathays Brass and Cowbridge Male Voice Choir thoroughly enjoyed playing to a small but receptive audience last Saturday in the ever lovely St. Andrew's & St. Teilo's Church, Cardiff.
This year, our selected charity is Llamau and all the proceeds raised from the concert help support the charity's work. Llamau aim to End Homelessness and Change Futures by addressing the complex and individual needs of people facing homelessness. If you missed the action you can catch some of the recordings on our SoundCloud page here. |
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Late Night Fridays, Dyffryn Gardens 17.08.18The bad weather failed to put a 'dampener' on things as the band enjoyed its debut performance at the majestic Dyffryn Gardens.
We hope to be back in the New Year and in the meantime wish all those that work and volunteer there the very best in keeping the house and grounds open to the public! |
National Eisteddfod, Cardiff Bay 11.08.18Cathays Brass delivered a confident performance on the final day of the Eisteddfod in the Open Ensemble Competition, gaining a well-earned 2nd place!
To watch our performance follow the link here. |
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Penarth Pier 04.08.18The band played to a receptive crowd at Penarth Pier this year with our conductor looking rather dapper as always!
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International Eisteddfod, Llangollen
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Gwili 40 09.06.18A small group from Cathays provided entertainment for the public during the Gwili Railway's 40th anniversary celebrations. I'm glad to say that the forecast rain didn't put a dampener on things!
Find out more about the Gwili Railway here. |
Whit Friday 25.05.18The band thoroughly enjoyed its first time at this year's Whit Friday marches under the pseudonym 'Ali Ba Ba Brass', performing Prince Ali's march from the film Aladdin. The band competed in six villages in total:
For more pics do visit our photos section here. |
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Cathays Fair 21.04.18
St John's Afternoon Concert 14.04.18
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Wine Tasting Afternoon 07.04.18April has been a busy month for us this year but the band really enjoyed playing at the wine tasting afternoon in Cardiff.
For more info on the wine producer Beaujolais, Domaine PASSOT (Chiroubles, FR), do visit their website here! |
Christchurch United Church 50th Anniversary 02.09.17Congratulations to Christchurch United Church (Llanedeyrn) on reaching their 50th year and for marking it so successfully at their Jubilee Concert on Saturday September 2nd. It was a pleasure to be part of such a well run event and to share the stage with the spectacular Dowlais Make Choir was a great musical experience for all our members.
The concert was made extra special by the responsive and engaged audience, who through their generosity on the night were able to raise £964 for local charities! |
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Penarth Pier 12.08.17
Pontypridd Museum Concert 22.07.17
International Eisteddfod, Llangollen 05.07.17-08.07.17
We were delighted to return from Llangollen as Winners of the Instrumental Ensemble competition. Our programme of Welsh Echoes and All through the Night found favour with the judges as they paid considerable recognition to the well-rehearsed nature of our performance.
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The successful trip continued with an impromptu campsite concert and participation in the notoriously vibrant International Parade through Llangollen town. With thanks to Rondo Media, full recordings of all performances are available here
Beats, Eats and Treats in Barry! 24.06.17
Cathays Fair 02.04.17
St John's Afternoon Concert 25.02.17
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Tantantara Tzing Boom! 10.12.16
Thanks to members of the Radyr Parish Music group for a fantastic evening of music, all in aid of Rubicon Dance.
Thanks to our joint efforts, in January 2017 we were able to make an impressive donation of £400 to the charity. Some clips from the concert can be heard on our Soundcloud page. More information about Rubicon dance can be found here. More from Radyr Parish Music Group, including upcoming events can be found here. |
Cardiff Half Marathon 02.10.16
Once again, we supported the Cardiff Half Marathon, playing some motivating tunes to cheer the runners along.
We are also very proud of our baritone player Tim Pickles, who ran the marathon in 2 hours 12 minutes in aid of Dementia Research. Well done Tim! |
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Roald Dahl's City of the Unexpected 17.09.16-18.09.16
National Eisteddfod 06.08.16
The band played at our first ever competition, competing in the Open Instrumental Groups section in the National Eisteddfod in Abergavenny.
And... WE WON!
Here's a photo of us in action.
And... WE WON!
Here's a photo of us in action.
Bobath Annual Birthday Ball 08.07.16This was a great chance for the band to play some popular music from stage and screen as we welcomed guests along the red carpet in the stunning Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
More information on the work of this Children's Therapy Charity is available here |
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Germany - You've been great! 26.05.16 - 30.05.16
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Only a short sleep met us on the first day (for those of us who chose to get some rest at all...) as our first involvement was at 4am to wake up the sleeping townspeople. Perhaps not our finest musical moment, but a good mix of schnapps, coffee, lager and Maultaschen is definitely a breakfast to be experienced!
We are sincerely grateful to the council of Stuttgart for their financial contributions and their gifted City tour which allowed us to experience their rich history the following day.
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Two short rehearsals then helped us settle into the tour atmosphere before we made our debut at the festival where we created history as the first British ensemble to perform on their stage. We were given the honour of opening on the Saturday of this bank holiday weekend and were delighted to have the support of members from Musikverien-Hofen senior band and to also see some familiar faces from the Youth ensemble who had performed in Cardiff a year previous, all cheering us on in the festival tent.
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A highlight for festival goes is always the Saturday evening performance by the fun loving Senior ensemble. This year Cathays Brass were delighted to share the stage with their talented musicians (and of course with the odd toilet brush, beer keg and pair of giant hand clappers) in a popular music programme which included such gems as Just a Gigolo, 99 Luftballons and I Will Survive.
The event saw us welcome a couple of deps into the band with drummer Thomas Champion joining us from across the Severn Bridge, and Hofen member Antonia Efinger who did a remarkable job in supporting our front row at short notice.
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To summarise; the event was a true experience of hospitality in an environment where music, conversation and drinks were in constant flow. Next year’s dates are already firmly penned into our diaries where we are determined to match the enthusiasm for community music and true sense of social enjoyment which was a unifying thread throughout our trip.
A gallery with more photos can be seen here.
Afternoon Concert 27.02.16Cathays Brass successfully hosted an afternoon concert at St. John's Church in the center of Cardiff and were pleased to welcome a guest performance from the Indigo Brass Quartet.
We kicked off at 3pm and received a great response from St John's regulars, Brass Band supporters, cold shoppers and also some subdued French travellers...(Da iawn bois!) Follow Indigo Brass @indigobrass to keep up to date with their latest musical antics. |
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Christmas 2015
Our numerous Christmas events were a great success, helping us to raise much needed funds for the band as well as bringing Christmas cheer to venues in and around Cardiff. The carolling season was rounded off wonderfully with an evening of pub busking, where we were extremely well received by the Saturday night crowds!
It's time to put our carol books away for another year, but we are very grateful for all the support we have received over the Christmas period.
Tenovus Lovelight Christmas Concert 26.11.15Hosted by ITV’s Carl Edwards, Cathays Brass once again teamed up with Tenovus Cancer Care, this time to provide music at their Lovelight Concert in the stunning Llandaff Cathedral.
The band shared the entertainment duties with Howells Girls School Choir, Pontypridd Male Voice Choir and the inspiring Sing With Us Pontypridd Choir. A closing sing-a-long to Silent Night led by our ensemble was a great way to kick-off the festive season. (Even if it wasn’t quite December!) 
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Sankey Hymn Evening 18.04.15
Ira David Sankey was an American gospel singer and composer who lived between 1840 and 1908. He has often been referred to as the “Sweet Singer of Methodism” and is seen by many as a pioneer of the popular style of hymn singing which can be found across our nations churches today.
Alongside his associate (the respected preacher Dwight L Moody) he made several visits to the British Isles and through introducing these powerful Gospel Hymns he became a successful preacher himself.
This evening celebrating his music was organised by Christchurch United Church, Llanedeyrn.
Tenovus Red Carpet Event 27.03.15
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The Tenovus Glitter Ball was certainly a fantastic opportunity to get dressed up to support the great work of the Tenovus Charity. Hosted by patron Rob Brydon it was a splendid evening featuring a creative assortment of performers and it all kicked off with Cathays Brass entertaining the guests as they arrived full of enthusiasm for their Ball.
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St David's Day Celebration 05.03.15
Cathays Brass were delighted to accept an invitation from the office of Jenny Rathbone AM, to perform alongside other local groups in a St Davids Day Celebration which was held at the Senedd on March 5th. The idea of the event was to "bring together businesses, third sector organisations and community champions from across Cardiff Central to celebrate the contribution they make to the economy and civic life and the vibrancy of Cardiff Central."
Invitations were also acepted by Rubicon Dance School, Marlborough Road Primary School, Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pen-y-Groes and No Fit State Youth Circus.
Concert In A Day Challenge 24.01.15
Alongside the Cardiff University Brass Band, Aelwyd Y Waun Ddyfal Choir and our guest soloist Matt Rowe, we are delighted to announce that our inaugural Concert In A Day Challenge raised an impressive £99.56 for the Noah's Ark Children's Hospital Charity. A massive thank you must go to everybody who came to support the concert and for the kind donations recieved.
This event was a great example of community groups coming together to support a good cause through music making. Our guests, Aelwyd Y Waun Ddyfal certainly showed why they were worthy winners of the Cor Cymru Youth Choir of the Year in 2013 as they produced a refined programme including works which they'll be using to compete with later in the year. As many attenders will testify to, we were also very fortunate to have the involvement of the local Townswomen's Guild who brought with them some delightful cakes which certainly helped keep up the high energy levels seen on the stage.
As for members of the band, we certainly rose to the challenge put before us by our hard working MD's (like a phoenix perhaps?). In a surprise programme which might share similarities with a "galactical eurovision soundtrack" one of our highlights has to be the perfomance of Canzona Bravura with our guest soloist Matt Rowe. It was a pleasure to work with Matt who brought fresh energy to our rehearsal in what was undoubtably a testing day for our members.
Our final thankyou mention is for our friends at the Vale of Glamorgan Brass Band and Eventz who between them, ensured our percussion section were kept busy with a full range of equipment to use throughout the day.
Launch Event
25.10.14
Our launch event was a fantastic day for Cathays Brass and shows our ambition to create exciting musicial experiences for local people.
The significance of this successful day has led us to create a page in its own right for the event. Please click here to read about the first official rehearsal of Cathays Brass.
25.10.14
Our launch event was a fantastic day for Cathays Brass and shows our ambition to create exciting musicial experiences for local people.
The significance of this successful day has led us to create a page in its own right for the event. Please click here to read about the first official rehearsal of Cathays Brass.
Made In Roath
18.10.14
Made In Roath is an artist led, free festival which takes place in a variety of venues across the area of Roath. In 2014 the festival ran from the 15th to the 22nd of October, with a quartet of Cathays Brass musicians doing their bit to entertain shoppers with some street performing on the Saturday afternoon.
For more information on the Made in Roath arts festival, please visit their website here
18.10.14
Made In Roath is an artist led, free festival which takes place in a variety of venues across the area of Roath. In 2014 the festival ran from the 15th to the 22nd of October, with a quartet of Cathays Brass musicians doing their bit to entertain shoppers with some street performing on the Saturday afternoon.
For more information on the Made in Roath arts festival, please visit their website here
Cardiff Half Marathon
05.10.14
Not many groups can say their first outing was heard by close to 16,000 people! (-All of whom made a swift exit...)
Our position marking the 11 mile mark of the Cardiff Half Marathon had a great atmosphere and Cathays Brass were glad to be part of the biggest Cardiff Half ever held.
Footage of the band performing at this event can be seen in our media section.
05.10.14
Not many groups can say their first outing was heard by close to 16,000 people! (-All of whom made a swift exit...)
Our position marking the 11 mile mark of the Cardiff Half Marathon had a great atmosphere and Cathays Brass were glad to be part of the biggest Cardiff Half ever held.
Footage of the band performing at this event can be seen in our media section.
Fundraising Quiz!!
02.07.14
Raffle Prize Winners are as follows. Congratulations all!!
02.07.14
Raffle Prize Winners are as follows. Congratulations all!!
- Green 285 - 2 Tickets to see Glamorgan at a one day Cricket match
- Green 122 - Sunday lunch for two at The Heath Pub
- Green 189 - Free Cut and Blow dry at New Dimensions
- Green 102 - Free haircut at Jacks
- Green 548 - Meal for two at Elmers
- Green 440 - Lush Soap and Hand Cream Gift Set
- Yellow 115 - Yellow Label Wine by The Co-operative
- Green 537 - Cava (Private Donation)
- Yellow 155 - Advocaat (Private Donation)
- Yellow 338 - Dragon Soft Toy by Castle Gifts
- Green 254 - The Heath T-Shirt
