The organisers of the Brass in Concert Championship, which will be held at The Sage Gateshead on Sunday 18th November, have revealed further details of the World of Brass in Concert event, to be held on the Saturday evening.

Massed finale

Conducted by Bramwell Tovey, the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (NYBBGB) will celebrate its 60th anniversary by joining forces with current Yorkshire, English and European Champion, Black Dyke, in a massed band finale.

The organisers told 4BR: "The concept of the NYBBGB appearing was proposed by Dr. Roy Newsome who had such great involvement both organisations.

We know he would have been so pleased to see this vision come to fruition at The Sage in this celebratory year. A tribute to ‘Dr. Roy’ will be included in the programme."

Values

NYBBGB Administrator, Philip Biggs added: "We are delighted to be participating in the Gala Concert. We are pleased to have the opportunity to perform in a festival emphasising the values of entertainment, but similarly encouraging young people to appreciate the sound of brass."

I can’t think of a more fitting event to conclude the band’s 60th anniversary. Roy Newsome would be delightedNYBBGB Chairman, Dr Robert Childs

Thrilled

The NYBBGB’s Chairman, Dr. Robert Childs, is also delighted by the invitation: "I am thrilled that the NYBBGB will take part in such a prestigious Gala Concert. It will be wonderful for the young musicians to experience first-hand the warm and friendly atmosphere that the Brass in Concert team manages to create year on year.

I can’t think of a more fitting event to conclude the band’s 60th anniversary. Roy Newsome would be delighted."

Tickets:

Tickets for the Brass in Concert Championship, priced £27.00, £21.00 and £14.00, and Gala Concert, priced at £22.00, £18.00 and £12.00 are available from www.thesagegateshead.orgor by telephone on 0191 443 4661.