Award Nomination for Higgins

The ground-breaking musical collaboration between the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Tredegar Band has been nominated in the Classical Music category of the prestigious 2023 South Bank Sky Arts Awards. The South Bank Sky Arts Awards celebrate every genre of the arts, including Dance, Theatre, Pop, TV Drama, Film, Classical Music, Literature, Opera, Comedy and Visual Art. This nomination relates to the world premiere of Gavin Higgins' 'Concerto for Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' performed at the 2022 BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall to widespread critical acclaim. 

There are three nominations in each category, with the occasion hosted by presenter Melvyn Bragg. The awards ceremony will be held at the Savoy Hotel in London on Sunday 2nd July, where Gavin Higgins will be joined by representatives from the National Orchestra of Wales and Tredegar Band alongside the nominees in all other categories. Gavin Higgins commented, “It's another brilliant recognition for a work that means such a great deal to me. Can't keep thanking the National Orchestra of Wales and Tredegar Band for playing it so well under Ryan Bancroft's fantastic direction.”

The Awards Ceremony takes place at The Savoy Hotel on Sunday 2nd July and will be broadcast on Wednesday 5th July (10.00pm) on Sky Arts, Freeview and streaming service NOW.

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