Burry Port Town Band ready for big summer concert



Burry Port Town Band are ready to host their summer concert in Burry Port Memorial Hall, on Saturday, July 23.
The concert will offer the audience the chance to exclusively preview the band's programme for this year's National Eisteddfod of Wales competition.
Burry Port Band are the reigning 2015 Eisteddfod champions and return to the contest in Abergavenny at the end of July to defend their title with a show-stopping programme.
On top of this, the concert will feature some classic brass band music, as well as some jazz and popular numbers, and will undoubtedly have something to please all ears.
What's more, the band are delighted to announce that their musical guests for the evening will be Côr Lleisiau’r Cwm.
The ladies choir from Dyffryn Aman will be bringing their own fabulous sounds to the concert, under the experienced leadership of musical director Catrin Hughes. 
Robert Lloyd will also return as compere for another year, bringing his light-hearted touch to the evening's music.
Tickets are available on the door for £12, or at a special early bird rate of £10 if you buy in advance from Elgan Jones Butchers, Burry Port Premier Store and Burns Farm Shop, Parc Y Bocs. Alternatively please contact Edmond John on 01554 833749.

The 2015 Welsh Open and National Eisteddfod Champions, Burry Port Town Band, invite applications from a first class Solo Baritone and Bass player (position negotiable) to join the band from September 2016.
Engagements for the following 12 months include several high profile concerts, the Welsh League Championships, the Welsh Regional Championships (Championship Section) and the British Open Grand Shield.
Please contact Sarah Jones (Chairperson) in the strictest confidence on 07974 676923.

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