World Rankings update October 2025
Parc & Dare Band are currently ranked 47th in the BrassStats world rankings Here’s the final moments of their winning performance of Blitz at the Birminghm Open ConsTest 2025
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Farewell Tony!
The band would like to say a fond farewell to Tony Yelland, who is stepping away after being part of the bass section team in recent years with the band. Tony has decided to step down from playing with the…
National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain
Back from the summer break, the band are currently busy preparing for the National Fianls in Cheltenham this coming weekend. The chosen test for the 18 bands taking part in the first section finals is Four Dances from Checkmate (Arthur…
Treorchy Library Display
Parc and Dare Band has a rich history rooted right here in the Rhondda, and we’re proud to share it with you in our special display at Treorchy Library! The band has been displaying its recent achievements at our local…
Member Achievements
The band are very proud of the achievements of its younger members, and seek to support youth developement. This summer no less than nine of the main band were successful in gaining a place in the National Youth Brass Band…
Pershore Mid-Summer Brass
Just before the summer break the band took part in the Pershore Mid-summer Festival of Brass and entertained a very appreciative audience at the Angel in Pershore. It was a great way in which to round off the first half…
Bass Trombone Vacancy Filled!
Following the departure of Phil Dando following the Spring Festival Last month, the vacant Bass Trombone seat has now been filled by Barrie John. No stranger to the band, Barrie having been a member of the band previously and filling-in…
Fantastic 57th Joint Concert
Last Thursday 22 May the band took to their home stage at the Parc & Dare Theatre with their long time friends Treorchy Male Choir in what was a fantastic night of music making in front of a very appreciative…
Thank you Phil Dando!
The band would like to say a fond farewell to Phil Dando, who is stepping away after many dedicated years with the band. Phil has been a long-standing member, remaining with us through our years of rebuilding and growth. His…
British Open Snr Trophy
Earlier this month the band made its annual trip to Blackpool to compete in the Senior Trophy at the Winter Gardens, and were extremely pleased to have come away with a credible 6th place out of a strong field of…