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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…

ConsTest Champions 2025

Parc and Dare Band Blitz it at ConsTest: Birmingham Open Brass Band Competition! We are absolutely thrilled to announce an incredible day of success at the ConsTest: Birmingham Open Brass Band Competition! Parc and Dare Band proudly took home the…

Welsh 1st Section Champions 2025

1st Place at Welsh Regionals! We’re thrilled to have won 1st place in the First Section at the Welsh Regional Championships! Huge congratulations to our incredible soprano cornet player, Solomon Maghur, for taking home the Best Instrumentalist award! A massive…

Marsden bids Farewell

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Marsden Harman for his many years of dedicated service to Parc and Dare Band. His commitment has been invaluable, and his membership will leave a lasting impact on the band. Marsden…

A Welsh Celebration

The band are most grateful to Carmel Chapel Treherbert for allowing the band to host a joint concert with the talented Ysgol Gymraeg Ynyswen school choir led by Miss Bethan Ford. It was a celebration of all things Welsh, showcasing…

Welsh Open Success

The band claimed another consecutive podium finish taking the third place prize of £300 and the Wales TUC Challenge Cup at the 27th Welsh Open Brass Band Entertainment Championship last weekend at the Riverfront Theatre, Newport.Led by Dewi Griffith the…