Gwaun Cae Gurwen Band

Gwaun Cae Gurwen Band Gwaun Cae Gurwen Band was formed in 1892. The band known locally as “Band Y Waun” is a thriving and successful Brass Band with a busy concert schedule.

GCG Band has over 119 years of rich musical heritage and has survived when sadly other local bands have gradually disappeared. Through the years "Band Y Waun" has competed successfully in major Contests and has brought musical knowledge to hundreds of playing members. Here you will be able to follow the bands progress and have up to date information and photographs of the bands recent activities.

✨👑 Once Upon a Grimm Tale – A Magical Musical Adventure! 👑✨Step into a world of enchantment as Gwaun Cae Gurwen Band bri...
17/06/2026

✨👑 Once Upon a Grimm Tale – A Magical Musical Adventure! 👑✨

Step into a world of enchantment as Gwaun Cae Gurwen Band brings the beloved story of Rapunzel to life through the power of music! 🎶🌟

🏰 Once Upon a Grimm Tale
🎵 Featuring the story of Rapunzel in music

📍 Cwmllynfell Hall
📅 Saturday 18th July
🕔 5:00 PM
🎟️ £8 Adults | £5 Concessions

Join us for an evening of captivating melodies, fairy-tale magic, and family-friendly entertainment. Whether you’re a fan of classic stories, live music, or simply looking for a magical night out, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

✨ Let down your hair and be transported to a fairy-tale kingdom where music tells the story.

🎶🏰✨

✨👑 Un tro yn ôl y Brodyr Grimm – Antur Gerddorol Hudol!
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Camwch i ganol byd o hud a lledrith wrth i Fand y Waun ddod â stori Rapunzel, un o’r hoff hanesion, yn fyw trwy bŵer cerddoriaeth! 🎶🌟

🏰 Un tro yn ôl y Brodyr Grimm
🎵 Adrodd hanes Rapunzel trwy gerddoriaeth.

📍 Neuadd Cwmllynfell
📅 Ddydd Sadwrn, 18 Gorffennaf
🕔 5:00pm
🎟️ £8 Oedolion | £5 Consesiynau

Ymunwch â ni am noson yn llawn alawon i’ch swyno, hud hanesion tylwyth teg, ac adloniant i’r teulu cyfan. P’un a ydych chi’n mwynhau hanesion clasurol, cerddoriaeth fyw, neu’n syml yn chwilio am noson i’w mwynhau, fyddwch chi ddim eisiau colli’r digwyddiad yma!

✨ Datodwch eich gwallt a chael eich cludo i deyrnas hudol lle mae cerddoriaeth yn adrodd y stori. ✨

Bandiau Pres Cymru - Brass Bands Wales
West Wales Brass Band Association
South East Wales Brass Band Association

Another lovely little write up about the bands recent success. Diolch 😁
01/06/2026

Another lovely little write up about the bands recent success.
Diolch 😁

🎺 Vacancy – Cornet Player Wanted 🎺(Position negotiable)Gwaun Cae Gurwen Brass Band is looking for a committed and enthus...
30/05/2026

🎺 Vacancy – Cornet Player Wanted 🎺
(Position negotiable)

Gwaun Cae Gurwen Brass Band is looking for a committed and enthusiastic cornet player to join our ambitious and hard-working band.

We have some exciting projects on the horizon, including:
✨ A trip to perform at the National Finals at the Barbican Centre, York this September
✨ Promotion to the 3rd Section in 2027

If you’re looking for a friendly, dedicated band with big ambitions and a real family atmosphere, we’d love to hear from you.

Come and be part of our family ❤️

Please message us for more details.



🎺Sedd Wag – Chwaraewr Cornet 🎺
(Safle’n agored i drafodaeth)

Mae Band Pres Gwaun Cae Gurwen yn chwilio am chwaraewr cornet brwdfrydig ac ymroddedig i ymuno â’n band uchelgeisiol a gweithgar.

Mae gennym nifer o brosiectau cyffrous ar y gorwel, gan gynnwys:

✨ Taith i berfformio yn y Rowndiau Terfynol Cenedlaethol yn y Barbican Centre, Efrog ym mis Medi
✨ Dyrchafiad i’r 3ydd Adran yn 2027

Os ydych chi’n chwilio am fand cyfeillgar, ymroddedig ac uchelgeisiol iawn, gydag awyrgylch teuluol go iawn, byddem wrth ein bodd yn clywed gennych.

Dewch i fod yn rhan o’n teulu ❤️

Anfonwch neges atom am fwy o wybodaeth.

🎉🎉Another wonderful day at the South East Wales Brass Band Association Festival.🎶🎵We are thrilled to have come in 1st pl...
16/05/2026

🎉🎉Another wonderful day at the South East Wales Brass Band Association Festival.🎶🎵
We are thrilled to have come in 1st place with our rendition of Viking Age and even more thrilled that our Principal Cornet walked away with the Best Instrumentalist Prize.

Well done Hannah Parker

🎉🎉Am ddiwrnod gwych arall yng Ngŵyl Cymdeithas Bandiau Pres De-ddwyrain Cymru. Rydym wrth ein bodd ein bod wedi ennill ein adran , gyda’n Prif Cornedydd gwych, Hannah Parker, yn ennill gwobr yr unawdydd gorau.🎉🎉

10/05/2026

🎺 YMARFER AGORED – DYDD IAU 14EG MAI 🎺

Ydych chi erioed wedi meddwl beth sy’n digwydd yr wythnos cyn cystadleuaeth band pres?

Dewch i weld Band Gwaun Cae Gurwen yn ymarfer wrth i ni baratoi ein darn prawf.

📍 Capel y Nant, Clydach
🕢 Dechrau am 7:30yh
📅 Dydd Iau 14eg Mai

👀 Eisteddwch, gwrandewch a phrofwch sut rydym yn paratoi ar gyfer wythnos y gystadleuaeth.

✅ Addas i’r teulu
✅ Mynediad am ddim

🎶Croeso i bawb! 🎶

🎺 OPEN REHEARSAL – THURSDAY 14TH MAY 🎺

Ever wondered what happens in the week before a brass band contest?

Come along and see Gwaun Cae Gurwen Band in rehearsal as we prepare our test piece.

📍 Capel Y Nant, Clydach
🕢 7:30PM Start
📅 Thursday 14th May

👀 Sit in, listen, and experience how we prepare for competition week.
✅ Family friendly
✅ Free entry

Everyone welcome! 🎶

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our friend, member, and dedicated bandsman, Anthony.Anthony spent many...
20/04/2026

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our friend, member, and dedicated bandsman, Anthony.

Anthony spent many years playing with the band, supporting us through numerous contests, concerts, and achievements. He worked tirelessly as both a committee member and President, always ensuring the band continued, no matter the circumstances.

He will be sorely missed by all current and former members. We send our love and heartfelt condolences to his son Paul, Ffion, and Steffan at this difficult time.

JONES
Anthony
(Managing Director of Doublescale Ltd.)
(Former President, Compare and Player of
‘Gwaun Cae Gurwen Band’)

Peacefully on Thursday, 9th April at Morriston Hospital, Anthony of Heol y Gors, Cwmgors. Beloved husband of the late Joan, much loved father of Paul and his wife Ffion, loving grandfather and best pal of Steffan Rhys and sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral on Wednesday 6th May, service at Llanelli Crematorium at 12.00 noon.

Family flowers only. Further enquiries to Evan Rees and Hywel Griffiths, Funeral Directors, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford. Tel: 01269 822206

The family warmly invite you to join them for light refreshments at the Waun Club after the funeral.

🎉🎉 Prynhawn yfory - tomorrow afternoon!! 🎉🎉Children go free!!! Come along and listen.
10/04/2026

🎉🎉 Prynhawn yfory - tomorrow afternoon!! 🎉🎉

Children go free!!! Come along and listen.

✨ A Disney Spectacular ✨

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as we take you on a magical journey through the music of Disney! 🎶🏰

Children go free!!!

📍 Forge Fach, Clydach
Hebron Rd, Clydach, Swansea SA6 5EJ
🗓 Saturday 11th April 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM
💷 Pay at the door

Following our fantastic recent performances, we’re excited to be back—and this time, we’re raising funds to support our journey to the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain in York this September.

Bring your family and friends, and enjoy an afternoon filled with beloved Disney classics, all while supporting our band! ❤️🎺

We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

✨ Just TWO weeks to go! ✨  Children go FREE, and dressing up is highly encouraged—so bring your best Disney-inspired out...
29/03/2026

✨ Just TWO weeks to go! ✨

Children go FREE, and dressing up is highly encouraged—so bring your best Disney-inspired outfits! 👑🦸‍♀️

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with Disney magic, music, and fun for the whole family. 🎶🏰

It’s going to be a truly magical concert—you won’t want to miss it!

✨ A Disney Spectacular ✨

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as we take you on a magical journey through the music of Disney! 🎶🏰

Children go free!!!

📍 Forge Fach, Clydach
Hebron Rd, Clydach, Swansea SA6 5EJ
🗓 Saturday 11th April 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM
💷 Pay at the door

Following our fantastic recent performances, we’re excited to be back—and this time, we’re raising funds to support our journey to the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain in York this September.

Bring your family and friends, and enjoy an afternoon filled with beloved Disney classics, all while supporting our band! ❤️🎺

We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

Address

The Bandroom, Church Lane, Heol Y Gors, Cwmgors
Ammanford
SA181PF

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