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Diary 2025
Thursday June 26th
WAM (Words Art Music) Night
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
Saturday June 28th to Sunday June 29th
National Finals Workshop - Jersey Premier Brass
Jersey, Channel Islands
www.jerseypremierbrass.org.je
July 4th to 6th
Caradogfest
Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf
www.stelvans.com
Friday July 11th
Luxembourg Tattoo
Schwebsange, Yachthafen, Luxembourg
Thursday July 17th
Private Function
Saturday July 19th
Private Function
Thursday July 24th
WAM (Words Art Music) Night
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
Sunday July 27th
Private Function
August 2nd & 3rd
National Eisteddfod of Wales
with City of Bristol Band | Lewis Merthyr Band
Wrexham, North Wales
eisteddfod.wales
Sunday August 17th
Private Function
Saturday August 30th
Private Function
Monday 1st to Monday 8th September
Estes Park International Tattoo
Estes Park, Colorado, USA
www.epitattoo.com
www.scotfest.com/tattoo-estes
Friday September 12th
Nationale Taptoe Netherlands
Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
www.ahoy.nl
Saturday September 13th
Gwyl Heddwch | Festival of Peace
with Lewis Merthyr Band
St Elvan's, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf
www.stelvans.com
Wednesday 17th to Sunday 21st September
Musikfest der Bundeswehr
PSD Dome, Dusseldorf
www.musikfestbw.de
Thursday September 25th
WAM (Words Art Music) Night
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
Saturday September 27th
FREE RCT Bookfest
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com
Saturday October 4th
The Planets
with City of Bristol Band
Bath Abbey
www.cobbb.co.uk
Saturday October 18th
Haggarfest
with Morriston Orpheus Male Choir, Lewis Merthyr Band & Paul Shallcross, piano
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/haggarfest
Thursday October 23rd
WAM (Words Art Music) Night
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
Saturday October 25th
Private Function
Thursday November 6th
An Evening of Remembrance
with Lewis Merthyr Band
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com
Thursday November 8th
An Evening of Remembrance
with City of Bristol Brass Band
Bristol Cathedral
www.cobbb.co.uk
Sunday November 9th
March & Service of Remembrance
with Lewis Merthyr Band
Bridgend Cenotaph, Town Hall Square, Dunraven Street, Bridgend, CF31 1JD
10:00 to 11:30
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Sunday November 9th
March & Service of Remembrance
with Lewis Merthyr Band
Tonyrefail School, Gilfach Rd, Tonyrefail, CF39 8HG
10:00 to 11:30
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Thursday November 28th
WAM (Words Art Music) Night
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
Monday 1st to Saturday 6th December
Christmas The Story
09:30 (Monday to Friday) | 11:00 | 13:30 | 15:00 (Saturday only)
(Dydd Mawrth, Dydd Iau a Dydd Sadwrn 11:00 yn gymraeg)
[Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11:00 are Welsh language performances]
www.stelvans.com/christmas-the-story
Sunday December 7th
The Snowman Live
with City of Bristol Brass Band
Curzon Cinema, Clevedon
www.cobbb.co.uk
Saturday December 13th
The Snowman Live
with Lewis Merthyr Band
Llandaff Cathedral
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Saturday December 13th
The Glory of Christmas
with Lewis Merthyr Band
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Sunday December 14th
The Snowman Live
with Lewis Merthyr Band
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Tuesday December 16th
Carols by Candlelight
with Lewis Merthyr Band
Heritage Park Hotel
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Wednesday December 17th
Carols by Candlelight
with Lewis Merthyr Band
Heritage Park Hotel
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Thursday December 18th
The Christmas WAM (Words Art Music) Night
"Oh No It Isn't!"
St Elvan's, Aberdare
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
Sunday December 20th
The Snowman Live
with City of Bristol Brass Band
Arnolfini Gallery, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA
www.cobbb.co.uk
WAM (Words Art Music) Night
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
Saturday June 28th to Sunday June 29th
National Finals Workshop - Jersey Premier Brass
Jersey, Channel Islands
www.jerseypremierbrass.org.je
July 4th to 6th
Caradogfest
Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf
www.stelvans.com
Friday July 11th
Luxembourg Tattoo
Schwebsange, Yachthafen, Luxembourg
Thursday July 17th
Private Function
Saturday July 19th
Private Function
Thursday July 24th
WAM (Words Art Music) Night
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
Sunday July 27th
Private Function
August 2nd & 3rd
National Eisteddfod of Wales
with City of Bristol Band | Lewis Merthyr Band
Wrexham, North Wales
eisteddfod.wales
Sunday August 17th
Private Function
Saturday August 30th
Private Function
Monday 1st to Monday 8th September
Estes Park International Tattoo
Estes Park, Colorado, USA
www.epitattoo.com
www.scotfest.com/tattoo-estes
Friday September 12th
Nationale Taptoe Netherlands
Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
www.ahoy.nl
Saturday September 13th
Gwyl Heddwch | Festival of Peace
with Lewis Merthyr Band
St Elvan's, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf
www.stelvans.com
Wednesday 17th to Sunday 21st September
Musikfest der Bundeswehr
PSD Dome, Dusseldorf
www.musikfestbw.de
Thursday September 25th
WAM (Words Art Music) Night
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
Saturday September 27th
FREE RCT Bookfest
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com
Saturday October 4th
The Planets
with City of Bristol Band
Bath Abbey
www.cobbb.co.uk
Saturday October 18th
Haggarfest
with Morriston Orpheus Male Choir, Lewis Merthyr Band & Paul Shallcross, piano
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/haggarfest
Thursday October 23rd
WAM (Words Art Music) Night
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
Saturday October 25th
Private Function
Thursday November 6th
An Evening of Remembrance
with Lewis Merthyr Band
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com
Thursday November 8th
An Evening of Remembrance
with City of Bristol Brass Band
Bristol Cathedral
www.cobbb.co.uk
Sunday November 9th
March & Service of Remembrance
with Lewis Merthyr Band
Bridgend Cenotaph, Town Hall Square, Dunraven Street, Bridgend, CF31 1JD
10:00 to 11:30
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Sunday November 9th
March & Service of Remembrance
with Lewis Merthyr Band
Tonyrefail School, Gilfach Rd, Tonyrefail, CF39 8HG
10:00 to 11:30
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Thursday November 28th
WAM (Words Art Music) Night
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
Monday 1st to Saturday 6th December
Christmas The Story
09:30 (Monday to Friday) | 11:00 | 13:30 | 15:00 (Saturday only)
(Dydd Mawrth, Dydd Iau a Dydd Sadwrn 11:00 yn gymraeg)
[Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11:00 are Welsh language performances]
www.stelvans.com/christmas-the-story
Sunday December 7th
The Snowman Live
with City of Bristol Brass Band
Curzon Cinema, Clevedon
www.cobbb.co.uk
Saturday December 13th
The Snowman Live
with Lewis Merthyr Band
Llandaff Cathedral
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Saturday December 13th
The Glory of Christmas
with Lewis Merthyr Band
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Sunday December 14th
The Snowman Live
with Lewis Merthyr Band
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Tuesday December 16th
Carols by Candlelight
with Lewis Merthyr Band
Heritage Park Hotel
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Wednesday December 17th
Carols by Candlelight
with Lewis Merthyr Band
Heritage Park Hotel
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Thursday December 18th
The Christmas WAM (Words Art Music) Night
"Oh No It Isn't!"
St Elvan's, Aberdare
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
Sunday December 20th
The Snowman Live
with City of Bristol Brass Band
Arnolfini Gallery, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA
www.cobbb.co.uk
Previous Events 2025
Monday January 6th
Lewis Merthyr Band rehearsals resume
Cymmer, Rhondda
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Friday January 10th
City of Bristol Band rehearsals resume
St Werburghs, Bristol
www.cobbb.co.uk
Saturday January 11th
Lewis Merthyr Band Social
Cardiff
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Tuesday January 21st
BBC Filming - It's My Shout
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
Thursday January 23rd
WAM (Words Art Music) Burns Night Special
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
Friday January 24th
City of Bristol Band - Sectional Rehearsal [Horns]
St Werburghs, Bristol
www.cobbb.co.uk
Saturday January 25th
BBC Filming - It's My Shout
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
Saturday January 25th
Lewis Merthyr Band Dinner
Alfred's, Pontypridd
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Wednesday January 29th
British Museum Partnership
Here Be Dragons Launch Event
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com
Friday January 31st
Private Function
Tuesday February 4th
City of Bristol Band - Sectional Rehearsal [Troms | Euphs]
St Werburghs, Bristol
www.cobbb.co.uk
Thursday February 6th
City of Bristol Band - Sectional Rehearsal [Cornets]
St Werburghs, Bristol
www.cobbb.co.uk
Sunday February 9th
City of Bristol Band - Sectional Rehearsal [Tubas]
St Werburghs, Bristol
www.cobbb.co.uk
Saturday February 15th
Welsh Open Entertainments Championships
Riverfront Theatre, Newport
www.cobbb.co.uk | www.lewismerthyrband.com
Thursday February 27th
WAM (Words Art Music) Night
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
February 21st to March 2nd
Half Term Holidays
Saturday | Sunday February 22nd | 23rd
Rehearsals - Jersey Premier Brass
Jersey, Channel Islands
www.jerseypremierbrass.org.je
Saturday March 1st
Voices From Underground - Closing Celebration
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
Saturday March 1st
Regional Championships Workshop
with David Hirst
St Monica's, Bristol
www.cobbb.co.uk
Tuesday March 5th
Rehearsal - West of England Regional Championships
with City of Bristol Brass Band
Parkway Methodist Church, St Werburgh's, Bristol
www.cobbb.co.uk
Thursday March 7th
Rehearsal - West of England Regional Championships
with City of Bristol Brass Band
Parkway Methodist Church, St Werburgh's, Bristol
www.cobbb.co.uk
Saturday March 9th
It's My Shout Awards
with Lewis Merthyr Band
ICC Wales
Sunday March 10th
West of England Regional Championships
with City of Bristol Brass Band
Riviera International Centre, Torquay
www.cobbb.co.uk
Friday March 14th
Rehearsal - Welsh Regional Championships
with Lewis Merthyr Band
Cymmer, Rhondda
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Saturday March 15th
Welsh Regional Championships
with Lewis Merthyr Band
Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Thursday March 20th
WAM (Words Art Music) Night for St Patrick's Day
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
Monday March 31st
Private Function
April 4th to 7th
Der Her Der Ringe | The Lord of the Rings
Ravensburg, Germany
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Sunday April 6th
Der Her Der Ringe | The Lord of the Rings
Konzerthaus, Ravensburg, Germany
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Monday April 7th to Saturday April 12th
The People's Passion
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/passion-play
April 11th to 28th
Easter Holidays
April 16th to 21st
Easter Break
Thursday April 24th
WAM (Words Art Music) Night - The Bard
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
Sunday April 27th
Elevate Project Recording
with City of Bristol Brass Band
Bristol Hindu Temple, 163B Church Rd, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9LA
www.cobbb.co.uk
Thursday May 8th
VE Day 80
Garth Mountain, Pentyrch
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Friday May 9th
VE Day 80
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com
Wednesday May 21st
Private Function
Thursday May 22nd
Under Milk Wood Live
WAM (Words Art Music) Dylan Day Special
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
May 23rd to June 2nd
Half Term Holidays
Wednesday May 28th
Yale Concert Band
"From Connecticut to Cynon"
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com
Saturday May 31st
Red Flag Rising
St Elvan's, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf
www.stelvans.com
Tuesday June 17th
Private Function
Saturday June 21st
Oriana Festival
The Planets | Our Planet
with Lewis Merthyr Band
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/oriana-festival
Lewis Merthyr Band rehearsals resume
Cymmer, Rhondda
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Friday January 10th
City of Bristol Band rehearsals resume
St Werburghs, Bristol
www.cobbb.co.uk
Saturday January 11th
Lewis Merthyr Band Social
Cardiff
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Tuesday January 21st
BBC Filming - It's My Shout
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
Thursday January 23rd
WAM (Words Art Music) Burns Night Special
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
Friday January 24th
City of Bristol Band - Sectional Rehearsal [Horns]
St Werburghs, Bristol
www.cobbb.co.uk
Saturday January 25th
BBC Filming - It's My Shout
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
Saturday January 25th
Lewis Merthyr Band Dinner
Alfred's, Pontypridd
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Wednesday January 29th
British Museum Partnership
Here Be Dragons Launch Event
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com
Friday January 31st
Private Function
Tuesday February 4th
City of Bristol Band - Sectional Rehearsal [Troms | Euphs]
St Werburghs, Bristol
www.cobbb.co.uk
Thursday February 6th
City of Bristol Band - Sectional Rehearsal [Cornets]
St Werburghs, Bristol
www.cobbb.co.uk
Sunday February 9th
City of Bristol Band - Sectional Rehearsal [Tubas]
St Werburghs, Bristol
www.cobbb.co.uk
Saturday February 15th
Welsh Open Entertainments Championships
Riverfront Theatre, Newport
www.cobbb.co.uk | www.lewismerthyrband.com
Thursday February 27th
WAM (Words Art Music) Night
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
February 21st to March 2nd
Half Term Holidays
Saturday | Sunday February 22nd | 23rd
Rehearsals - Jersey Premier Brass
Jersey, Channel Islands
www.jerseypremierbrass.org.je
Saturday March 1st
Voices From Underground - Closing Celebration
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
Saturday March 1st
Regional Championships Workshop
with David Hirst
St Monica's, Bristol
www.cobbb.co.uk
Tuesday March 5th
Rehearsal - West of England Regional Championships
with City of Bristol Brass Band
Parkway Methodist Church, St Werburgh's, Bristol
www.cobbb.co.uk
Thursday March 7th
Rehearsal - West of England Regional Championships
with City of Bristol Brass Band
Parkway Methodist Church, St Werburgh's, Bristol
www.cobbb.co.uk
Saturday March 9th
It's My Shout Awards
with Lewis Merthyr Band
ICC Wales
Sunday March 10th
West of England Regional Championships
with City of Bristol Brass Band
Riviera International Centre, Torquay
www.cobbb.co.uk
Friday March 14th
Rehearsal - Welsh Regional Championships
with Lewis Merthyr Band
Cymmer, Rhondda
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Saturday March 15th
Welsh Regional Championships
with Lewis Merthyr Band
Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Thursday March 20th
WAM (Words Art Music) Night for St Patrick's Day
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
Monday March 31st
Private Function
April 4th to 7th
Der Her Der Ringe | The Lord of the Rings
Ravensburg, Germany
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Sunday April 6th
Der Her Der Ringe | The Lord of the Rings
Konzerthaus, Ravensburg, Germany
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Monday April 7th to Saturday April 12th
The People's Passion
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/passion-play
April 11th to 28th
Easter Holidays
April 16th to 21st
Easter Break
Thursday April 24th
WAM (Words Art Music) Night - The Bard
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
Sunday April 27th
Elevate Project Recording
with City of Bristol Brass Band
Bristol Hindu Temple, 163B Church Rd, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9LA
www.cobbb.co.uk
Thursday May 8th
VE Day 80
Garth Mountain, Pentyrch
www.lewismerthyrband.com
Friday May 9th
VE Day 80
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com
Wednesday May 21st
Private Function
Thursday May 22nd
Under Milk Wood Live
WAM (Words Art Music) Dylan Day Special
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/wam-words-art-music
May 23rd to June 2nd
Half Term Holidays
Wednesday May 28th
Yale Concert Band
"From Connecticut to Cynon"
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com
Saturday May 31st
Red Flag Rising
St Elvan's, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf
www.stelvans.com
Tuesday June 17th
Private Function
Saturday June 21st
Oriana Festival
The Planets | Our Planet
with Lewis Merthyr Band
St Elvan's, Cynon Valley
www.stelvans.com/oriana-festival